Overview

• White says he and McGregor are talking non‑stop about the White House event, but he cautions no fights have been finalized and lineup building begins in February 2026.
• McGregor has reentered the USADA testing pool, and eligibility to compete requires a multi‑month period of clean tests before any booking.
• White stresses reliability for the one‑off showcase and has signaled Jon Jones is highly unlikely to be included.
• Michael Chandler publicly contends he expects to face McGregor at the White House after their UFC 303 bout collapsed due to McGregor’s injury.
• White describes an ambitious plan for a live, free CBS broadcast with viewing on a connected park for roughly 85,000 people alongside big screens and concerts.