Overview

• White said McGregor is "dead serious" about returning and that they have been in constant contact about the Washington, D.C. showcase.
• The UFC will not begin assembling the lineup until February 2026, and no bouts or contracts have been finalized.
• McGregor has reentered the USADA testing pool, so any booking depends on completing the required testing window.
• Michael Chandler publicly says he expects to face McGregor on the card, but the matchup remains unconfirmed.
• White outlined ambitious production plans, including a major network broadcast and a large fan zone, and he emphasized picking reliable fighters while voicing skepticism about Jon Jones.