Overview
- Conor McGregor said he is negotiating with the U.S. government and President Trump for a UFC appearance at the White House, citing a $100 million purse and requests for 100 so‑called golden visas.
- Former fighter Chael Sonnen publicly disputed McGregor’s account, asserting that no such government negotiations are taking place.
- Dana White discussed the planned White House event on 60 Minutes, describing fighters walking from the Oval Office to the Octagon while noting that matchmaking will not begin until February 2026.
- White has characterized Jon Jones as extremely unlikely for the card due to past issues, even as Henry Cejudo predicted White could ultimately relent.
- The South Lawn event is being organized under UFC’s new Paramount rights deal reported at $7.7 billion, with on‑site attendance expected to be tightly limited and large public viewing planned on the nearby Ellipse.