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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.
Conor McGregor has temporarily set aside his rivalry with Jake Paul to congratulate him on his resilience after Paul suffered a double jaw fracture and a KO loss to Anthony Joshua. McGregor's supportive message comes amid his own preparations for a UFC comeback in 2026, with potential fights against fighters like Michael Chandler and Jon Jones. The sports world is watching closely as these fighters navigate their careers and rivalries.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reflected on his dominant victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229, describing it as a personal vacation and emotional moment, which led to him jumping over the cage and a subsequent brawl. He acknowledged the intensity of the moment and expressed uncertainty about his actions, emphasizing the emotional nature of the event.
Conor McGregor received an 18-month suspension for anti-doping violations, but UFC legend Matt Brown criticizes the UFC's control over doping and questions the integrity of the suspension, suggesting potential bias and manipulation within the organization. Brown also doubts McGregor's return to fighting, citing financial and strategic reasons, and highlights concerns about the UFC's influence over anti-doping enforcement.
Conor McGregor received an 18-month suspension from the UFC for three missed drug tests in 2024, related to whereabouts failures, which will end on March 20, 2026, just before a potential return fight.
Conor McGregor accepted an 18-month ban for missing three doping tests in 2024, with the ban starting in September 2024 and ending in March 2026, after cooperating with investigations. The fighter, who has not competed since 2021 due to injury, also made headlines regarding potential fights and legal issues.
Conor McGregor accepted an 18-month suspension for three missed drug tests in 2024 due to whereabouts failures, which he cooperated with and was recovering from injury at the time. The sanction was reduced from 24 to 18 months, ending in March 2026, under the UFC's anti-doping program.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a UFC event will be held at the White House grounds on June 14, 2026, coinciding with his 80th birthday, featuring weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fighters walking from the Oval Office to the Octagon, with potential matches involving Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
Conor McGregor and Mike Perry have tentatively agreed to a future fight after Perry's knockout win at BKFC 82, with McGregor expressing interest in competing in bare knuckle boxing and making headlines with a threat to fire Perry if he lost his match. The event marked a friendly post-fight interaction but also included a tense pre-fight press conference where McGregor emphasized the importance of performance and warned Perry about potential consequences of failure.
Conor McGregor and Mike Perry had a heated exchange at a BKFC 82 press conference, with McGregor warning Perry that if he doesn't perform well in his upcoming fight, he will be cut from the promotion, emphasizing the high stakes and intense rivalry between the fighters.
Conor McGregor has announced that he has signed a contract to return to UFC and will fight at a special event at the White House in June 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, marking his long-awaited comeback after a leg injury in 2021.
Conor McGregor claims his return to UFC at the White House event is a 'done deal,' with negotiations complete and a scheduled fight next summer, possibly against Michael Chandler, marking nearly five years since his last Octagon appearance.
Conor McGregor announced on Hannity his desire to headline a $100 million UFC fight on the White House lawn in 2026, aiming to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and expressed strong patriotic sentiments and political opinions.
Conor McGregor is focused on a 6-month training plan to prepare for his UFC return at the White House event in 2026, aiming to fight Michael Chandler, while also exploring opportunities in bare-knuckle boxing and adapting to changes in UFC broadcasting and pay-per-view revenue models.
Conor McGregor claims he's negotiating a $100 million fight with the U.S. government on behalf of Ireland, potentially for a historic event at the White House, with support from the Trump administration, raising questions about the fight's details and financial implications.