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Charles Oliveira says he can still make 145 pounds and hasn’t ruled out returning to featherweight for a title shot, even as he focuses on a lightweight title run and a possible legacy-boosting matchup with Conor McGregor; he notes dropping to welterweight would be easier, but prefers a featherweight path if the opportunity arises.
Conor McGregor says he’s ready to return but the UFC hasn’t sent a contract after offering him a matchup and date he accepted, posting—then deleting—a message calling it "Day 15 of I accept, send the contract" while waiting for over two weeks. The saga follows his last fight in 2021 after a broken leg, with past plans to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303; Dana White has signaled Chandler isn’t the current plan, though McGregor believes he should still face him.
Conor McGregor says he has been offered an opponent and a date for his UFC return, has accepted, and is awaiting the contract; the opponent wasn’t disclosed. The comeback is tied to the UFC White House card in Washington, D.C., with matchmaking reportedly close and a June 14 event date discussed.
Nate Diaz says he’s ready for a UFC return and has three opponents in mind—Conor McGregor in a potential trilogy, Dustin Poirier, or Mike Perry—while Poirier has publicly responded on Twitter.
Amid talk of Conor McGregor fighting on the UFC White House card, veteran fighter Matt Brown says McGregor isn’t fighting and is only being used to promote the event; if he does appear it could affect the gate, with the show slated for Paramount+ and no live fans, and UFC plans to finalize the lineup in coming weeks.
Matt Brown questions UFC’s plan for a mega White House card on June 14, arguing the roster lacks enough star power—especially without Conor McGregor—to live up to the hype and doubting a six- to seven-fight lineup could be the biggest ever. He also questions a Jones-Pereira main event, notes the scarcity of top American stars for the event, and suggests Gaethje vs. Topuria might be the strongest matchup, though it may still fall short of expectations.
Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 to earn a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, dedicating the win to his late brother. He used the moment to call out Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, while the piece notes McGregor's comeback hopes, Pimblett's recent results, and Pimblett's mental-health message after the fight.
Paddy Pimblett's five‑round interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 could still spark a historic showdown with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House event, a bout that would be huge for the sport's profile and business and could keep Pimblett on a path toward a title shot, while McGregor eyes a high‑payoff comeback.
Conor McGregor plans a 2026 return to the UFC after a hiatus since July 2021. While Michael Chandler was once viewed as a likely comeback opponent, Dana White has indicated he’s no longer pursuing that matchup. Jorge Masvidal has teased a big upcoming fight that could involve McGregor, while a Nate Diaz trilogy remains a plausible option alongside other potential opponents.
Jorge Masvidal hints at a major MMA return tied to a White House event, fueling chatter about a potential McGregor matchup but offering no firm details; he says he’d only return for a fight in front of President Trump and promises big news soon, after a 2023 UFC exit and a 2024 boxing loss to Nate Diaz, while remaining active as a combat-sports promoter.
McGregor says he’ll fight whoever the UFC schedules after Dana White suggested the Chandler bout is unlikely, posting “Pick who ya want!” and implying readiness for Chandler or any opponent as talks of a White House event continue and a potential 2026 return remains on the table following their near‑match at UFC 303 (which was scrapped due to McGregor’s toe injury).
Conor McGregor plans a June return at the UFC White House event and had hoped to settle his score with Michael Chandler, but UFC chief Dana White shut down the Chandler rematch for the card. McGregor replied that he’s unfazed by opponents, while sources say Chandler remains a potential option on UFC’s radar with no official matchup finalized.
Dana White says a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout for the UFC White House event isn’t planned, with neither fighter reliably available; there are no official matchups announced yet as UFC readies the June card and considers potential options, while White remains wary of Jones’s commitment and keeps the lineup for 2026 still up in the air.
Dana White shut down Michael Chandler as Conor McGregor’s comeback opponent for the White House card, saying the matchup is old news and won’t be revisited in 2026, with McGregor still slated to return on June 14.
Dana White said he’ll start booking fights for the outdoor UFC White House card after Zuffa Boxing on the 23rd and the UFC on the 24th; the lineup is still being decided, with widespread speculation about Conor McGregor’s return and potential title bouts, though many champions remain available as matchups are planned.