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McGregor Says He’ll Face Chandler on White House UFC Card, Predicts First-Round KO

Targeted for June 2026, the South Lawn plan remains unfinalized.

Conor McGregor says he is part of the fight card for the UFC event at the White House.
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Overview

  • Conor McGregor told Fox & Friends he is on the White House card against Michael Chandler and followed with an X post predicting a first‑round knockout.
  • Dana White says the South Lawn event is “definitely going to happen,” reports non‑stop talks with McGregor, and indicates formal matchmaking will begin in February 2026.
  • New renderings show the South Lawn setup, with White describing fewer than 5,000 on-site seats and larger nearby fan zones under Secret Service security protocols.
  • Late-night and online reaction turned critical and mocking, with Jimmy Fallon lampooning the images and BuzzFeed highlighting backlash that included a quip from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  • No bouts or contracts have been officially confirmed, with some insiders skeptical of McGregor’s participation as BKFC’s David Feldman counters that the star looks focused and serious about a 2026 return.