US EditionConor McGregor says he’ll fight in White House UFC match: ‘Done deal, signed, delivered’
Conor McGregor's UFC return at the White House event marks the first professional sports fight at the presidential residence with $700,000 spent to restore the South Lawn.
- Conor McGregor confirmed he will fight at the UFC event held at the White House in 2026 for America's 250th birthday celebration.
- This planned UFC White House event was originally scheduled for July 4th weekend but rescheduled to June due to logistical challenges.
- McGregor revealed he is engaging in direct talks with U.S. officials to represent Ireland's interests and intends to dedicate six months to focused training while observing a period of isolation without phone use.
- UFC president Dana White revealed the event will feature an Octagon on the South Lawn, requiring $700,000 to replace damaged grass, and expects around 5,000 spectators with large screens nearby.
- McGregor's confirmed participation signals a significant UFC milestone linked to the 250th anniversary, suggesting a high-profile international event with concerts and extended Washington DC activity.
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Conor McGregor confirmed that he will fight at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in the White House for 250 years in the United States. Irish mixed martial arts fighter referred to the evening in dialogue with Sean Hannity for Fox News. Read more]]>
Conor McGregor confirms plans to fight in White House UFC event
The White House previously stated that the UFC would hold a cage match on the White House South Lawn as part of the ongoing America 250 celebrations marking the quarter-millennium anniversary of the nation's founding.
Conor McGregor (22-6) has dropped the bomb on his visit to 'Fox News' last morning. The Irish fighter had been anticipating his return to the octagon for the billboard that the UFC plans to make in the White House in June 2026, and as he confirmed yesterday the deal is already closed and the fight signed. After five years without climbing the octagon, the company's first simultaneous double champion will return to the most important event in the…
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