Overview

• Conor McGregor told Fox News his comeback is a “done deal” for a UFC event at the White House next June tied to America’s 250th birthday.
• Reports describe plans in motion by President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White for a South Lawn card, though White has not confirmed McGregor’s fight.
• McGregor says he has two bouts remaining on his UFC contract and that the promotion must decide whether to extend him or let him explore other ventures.
• He holds a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, will be ringside for BKFC-82 in Newark featuring Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens, and says he intends to fight there.
• Event logistics remain complex, with Dana White citing potential $700,000 costs to replace South Lawn grass due to the octagon’s weight, as McGregor returns from a 2021 layoff after injuries and a canceled 2024 bout alongside a recent civil liability finding.