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UFC White House Plans Advance as McGregor Claims Chandler Bout, Predicts First-Round KO

New renderings put planning in the spotlight, focusing attention on security limits and venue design.

Conor McGregor says he is part of the fight card for the UFC event at the White House.
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Two men speaking separately at events, one in a suit and tie and the other holding a microphone, possibly at a press conference
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Overview

  • Conor McGregor said on Fox & Friends that he will face Michael Chandler on the South Lawn card and later posted a “Mystic Mac” first‑round knockout prediction.
  • Dana White says the White House event is “definitely going to happen,” citing direct talks with President Trump and Ivanka Trump and sharing early venue renderings.
  • Public reaction intensified after the images were posted, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizing the concept and Jimmy Fallon mocking the design on The Tonight Show.
  • Planning details reported include capping the on‑lawn crowd below 5,000 for security, with large off‑site viewing areas nearby and significant protective measures.
  • The card is targeted for June 2026 during America’s 250th celebrations, with formal matchmaking expected to ramp up in February and selected UFC events next year anticipated to air on CBS under a new Paramount partnership.