During a rally, President Trump announced that a UFC will take place on the South Lawn of the White House, lights blazing against the columns of American history, and who wants to headline that event is even crazier.
In what could be one of the boldest cultural mashups in recent memory, former President Donald Trump floated the idea of hosting a UFC fight at the White House in July 2026, as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration. The details? Few and far between. The impact? Immediate and explosive. Because, in true McGregor fashion, “The Notorious” has said he wants to be the headline on the card.
McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion and the sport’s most exciting figure, hasn’t set foot in the Octagon since suffering a catastrophic leg injury in July 2021 during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. His attempted return against Michael Chandler in 2024 fell apart, and he’s seemed more preoccupied with politics than fighting.
But Friday’s buzz lit a spark. After Trump’s announcement, McGregor took to his accounts and publicly shared what appeared to be a private exchange with UFC CEO Dana White — essentially pitching himself for a return on what could be the most iconic stage combat sports has ever seen.
Happy 4th of July, USA. 🇺🇸
Excited with President Trump announcing a UFC fight event at the White House.
I would be honoured! Count me in! 🤩☘️
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 4, 2025
There are, of course, hurdles. McGregor has yet to submit any drug tests in 2025, a required step for clearance under UFC’s anti-doping program. And with just about a year to go before July 2026, time is ticking for the Irishman to get back in the testing pool, resume training, and—crucially—stay healthy.
Still, if there’s ever been an event grand enough to lure McGregor out of limbo, it’s a symbolic super-fight draped in patriotism, held on the most powerful lawn in the world.
He loves it! 🇺🇸👊 https://t.co/1McEbm2aAc pic.twitter.com/NvmAEE41yO
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 4, 2025
Make no mistake: McGregor’s return isn’t just about legacy—it’s about spectacle. Politics, prizefighting, and personality colliding in one surreal moment? That’s the kind of chaos that might just suit Conor McGregor perfectly.
Stay tuned. Because if McGregor really wants the White House walkout, the path begins now.
