Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in over 4 years however the former two-division UFC champion sounds extra motivated than ever earlier than to make his return on the historical past, first ever occasion on the White Home in 2026.
A damaged leg suffered in a trilogy with Dustin Poirier adopted by a damaged toe forward of a scheduled matchup in opposition to Michael Chandler has stored McGregor out of motion far longer than anybody first anticipated. However President Donald Trump asserting plans to host a UFC occasion on the White Home throughout his deliberate America 250 celebration sparked McGregor’s curiosity in reserving one other combat.
“I’m ecstatic!” McGregor informed TMZ about his deliberate return. “The Mac is again and what higher occasion than to grace the White Home garden for a straightener. What I do finest. I’m very, very excited. Very keen. Very motivated. Carry it on, child.”
To show his enthusiasm about preventing once more is authentic, McGregor even re-entered the UFC’s anti-doping program, which requires athletes to bear no less than six months of testing earlier than being allowed to compete.
UFC CEO Dana White has repeatedly hinted that he believes McGregor is severe about preventing on the White Home card, though he’s acknowledged publicly that he doesn’t plan on reserving any matchups till no less than February 2026.
That mentioned, McGregor headlining the historic occasion will surely function a large draw for the UFC and he’s adamant about making his return on that date.
“I’m very joyful that it’s June,” McGregor mentioned. “It was on in July, now it’s a month earlier. Even higher! Carry it to April, why not? Let’s have a good time the birthday early. I have a good time my birthday months prematurely.
“That’s a positively [I’m fighting at the White House]. For certain. That’s my occasion. That’s my occasion for certain.”
McGregor hasn’t particularly talked about any opponents however Chandler has proven his curiosity in settling some unfinished enterprise between them after they coached in opposition to one another on The Final Fighter however by no means received the prospect to combat.
Is McGregor vs. Chandler the matchup that headlines the primary ever UFC White Home card? Solely time will inform.
