Overview
- Speaking on the Jaxxon Podcast, Anik said a McGregor–Chandler bout is not meaningful for lightweight standings and would likely be held at 170.
- Anik added that the promotion should not be reliant on McGregor to anchor the White House card.
- Michael Chandler said “That’s the plan” at a New Year’s Eve broadcast, continuing to campaign for a June 14 showdown on the South Lawn.
- No matchup has been announced for the proposed White House event, and any McGregor booking would first require regulatory clearance given a reported suspension until March 20, 2026.
- McGregor and Chandler coached TUF 31 and were slated for UFC 303 before a toe injury canceled the bout, and McGregor has not recorded an Octagon win since January 2020.