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Dana White Says Conor McGregor Is ‘Dead Serious’ and Back in Testing for UFC White House Card

Matchmaking is slated to start in February for a late‑June 2026 showcase as Michael Chandler positions himself as McGregor’s likely opponent.

Overview

  • White says he and McGregor are talking non‑stop about the White House event, but he cautions no fights have been finalized and lineup building begins in February 2026.
  • McGregor has reentered the USADA testing pool, and eligibility to compete requires a multi‑month period of clean tests before any booking.
  • White stresses reliability for the one‑off showcase and has signaled Jon Jones is highly unlikely to be included.
  • Michael Chandler publicly contends he expects to face McGregor at the White House after their UFC 303 bout collapsed due to McGregor’s injury.
  • White describes an ambitious plan for a live, free CBS broadcast with viewing on a connected park for roughly 85,000 people alongside big screens and concerts.