US EditionConor McGregor Names Preferred Opponent for Potential UFC White House Clash with Bold "The Mac Is Excited to Get Back" Statement
The fight, fueled by a longstanding rivalry and McGregor's exit from politics, will headline an event limited to 5,000 attendees with a larger public viewing area, UFC officials said.
- On July 4, 2026, the UFC plans to stage a one-night-only White House spectacle featuring a headline fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, with matchups finalized in February 2026.
- After a cancelled UFC 303 bout due to McGregor's injury, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor cite respect and unfinished business from coaching The Ultimate Fighter .
- Organizers say attendance will be limited but supplemented by a huge Ellipse viewing party for 85,000 fans, with a 5,000-capacity Octagon and a live CBS broadcast.
- A win would carry big stakes for both fighters, as Conor McGregor faces a career crossroads with a chance to silence critics, while Michael Chandler, fresh off a loss at UFC 314, believes the bout is near and among his biggest.
- Donald Trump personally pitched the idea, Ivanka Trump helped oversee planning, and Dana White calls it a 'done deal' as matchups will be finalised in February 2026.
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