With a massive event in the works for the White House lawn in June 2026, UFC is already in full planning mode. UFC CEO Dana White continues to coordinate with President of the United States Donald Trump to iron out structural planning and overall event logistics. The developments thus far have been incredible to say the least (see HERE).
Of course, there is no UFC White House event without the actual fights. While the one-of-one fight card is still a work in progress it appears the biggest star in the sport is already penciled in for the event.
That fighter is none other than former UFC double champion, Conor McGregor, who claims that he’s fighting former Ultimate Fighter rival, Michael Chandler, on the upcoming White House card. The two have some unfinished business dating back a few years and both seem ready to finally settle their beef.
“The Mac is excited to get back for sure. I’m on [the White House card],” said McGregor during a recent appearance on Fox & Friends (shown above). “This is me.
“[I’m fighting] Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler and myself have done the show The Ultimate Fighter, we’ve had a good back and forth. He’s a good, tough guy.”
McGregor, who has remained in the public eye for better or worse, hasn’t competed since suffering a nasty leg injury in a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier all the way back in July 2021. That means by the time he competes on next year’s UFC White House card he would have had a five-year hiatus from fighting.
Do you think McGregor vs. Chandler is the matchup to make for this monumental event?