Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Angle for Fight at UFC White House Event

Conor McGregor might finally return to the Octagon next year.

McGregor has been teasing a return ever since President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC event at the White House in 2026. The card is now finally shaping up, with the Octagon to be set up at the South Lawn and other formalities, such as press conferences, to take place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. McGregor has recently guaranteed that he will be part of the card, along with Michael Chandler.

“I’m on it [the White House card],” McGregor told Fox News. “This is me. Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler and myself have done ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ We’ve had a good back-and-forth. He's a good, tough guy. The Mac is excited…