Overview

• Conor McGregor told Fox News his comeback bout is set for the White House South Lawn in 2026 and claimed he has a signed agreement.
• McGregor publicly identified Michael Chandler as his intended opponent, while Chandler said the matchup is the one both men want and hinted he may wait for 2026.
• The UFC and the White House have discussed a South Lawn card tied to America’s 250th next June, though matchmaking and approvals remain in progress.
• McGregor says he is dealing directly with the U.S. government on the event, and he still has two fights left on his UFC contract alongside ongoing interests in BKFC.
• Skepticism persists after McGregor’s 2024 withdrawal and a layoff since his 2021 leg fracture, with Jorge Masvidal among those doubting he will follow through.