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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McGregor: My Fight at WH Is a 'Done Deal'
Conor McGregor says his long-hyped UFC return is officially set, claiming , "It's a done deal, signed, delivered." The former champ told Fox News' Sean Hannity earlier this week that he'll headline a UFC card at the White House next summer as part of America's 250th birthday bash, with the event...
Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter who planned to apply to the Irish Presidency before his recent withdrawal, recently announced to Fox News that his expected return to the castle will take place at the most important event in the history of the promotion next year. An article by Conor McGregor announced that he will return to the UFC for a game at the White House organized by Donald Trump on the 250-year-old occasion since the signing of the Decla…
In or out of the cage, Conor McGregor still making headlines
Conor McGregor has not competed for the UFC since July 2021. But he intends to change that in the summer of 2026. United States President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White have plans in motion for the White House to host a UFC event next June on the South Lawn. Fighting at the White House would be a remarkable milestone for the UFC, especially with fighter weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fight night walkouts that extend from the Oval Off…
Conor McGregor says UFC fight at White House is ‘done deal’
Conor McGregor, who had planned to run for the Irish Presidency, before recently dropping out, told Fox News that his long-awaited return to the cage will come at the most significant event in the promotion's history.
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]]>
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