McGregor White House Return Talks Heat Up: Dana White Confirms Negotiations for June UFC Event

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The search results provided contain information from January 23, 2026, and earlier, which means they cover developments from yesterday and prior days. However, these results focus exclusively on one major story: Conor McGregor's potential participation in the UFC's White House event scheduled for June 14, 2026.

According to UFC CEO Dana White in recent statements to The Pat McAfee Show, McGregor remains in discussions about competing at the White House card. White stated that he and McGregor "have a great relationship" and that McGregor is "definitely in the running for this fight," though nothing has been officially confirmed yet. White emphasized that actual matchmaking will begin Monday, with fights expected to be finalized by early to mid-February.

Dana White definitively ruled out a McGregor versus Michael Chandler matchup at the White House event, despite Chandler's hopes to settle their unfinished business from a previously scheduled UFC 303 fight. White told Complex News that while they've been discussing McGregor's return "for a while," he remains uncertain whether McGregor will actually step back into the Octagon, saying "We'll see how it plays out. I don't know."

Potential opponents being discussed for a McGregor White House fight include Paddy Pimblett, should Pimblett defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 this weekend for the interim lightweight title, and Justin Gaethje himself, whose manager Ali Abdelaziz suggested the fight would be historic. Jorge Masvidal and Arman Tsarukyan have also been mentioned as possibilities, though White previously called a McGregor-Masvidal fight "goofy."

McGregor has not competed since July 2021 and was forced out of UFC 303 in June 2024 due to a broken pinky toe. Despite his extended absence, McGregor continues posting training footage on social media, suggesting ongoing preparation for a potential return. At 37 years old and without a victory since January 2020, a White House appearance could serve as a significant comeback opportunity.

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