Legendary two-division world champion Conor McGregor has been absent from competition for four years. A return to the octagon seemed unlikely until a recent announcement from President Donald Trump opened up surprising new possibilities.
Now, McGregor is actively campaigning for another fight. He has reached out to UFC President Dana White and publicly posted a series of messages indicating his strong desire to be part of this potentially historic event.
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McGregor Eyes Michael Chandler to Settle Rivalry at Potential White House UFC Event
Conor McGregor is clearly enthusiastic about the concept of fighting on the White House grounds, particularly after visiting the location earlier this year. In a recent social media update, he shared an image generated by AI depicting himself and Michael Chandler facing off directly in front of the Oval Office.
The image shows McGregor and Chandler both dressed in suits, standing opposite one another, with President Trump and Dana White visible in the background. McGregor captioned the post with a pointed remark: “The only place where disputes truly get settled: The White House.”
McGregor and Chandler were initially planned to compete at UFC 303 last summer, but the fight was canceled due to McGregor suffering a broken toe. Their anticipated matchup was set to follow their roles as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 the previous year, where each coach had a winning fighter in different weight classes.
Dana White Appears Supportive of McGregor`s Potential Octagon Return
In recent years, McGregor`s attempts to orchestrate his return to the octagon have not always aligned perfectly with Dana White`s plans. However, it now appears the Irish superstar might finally be finding common ground with the head of the UFC.
McGregor recently shared a screenshot revealing a conversation where he sent several voice notes to White, who responded simply by saying: “I love it”.
This exchange followed an earlier message from McGregor on the same day, featuring a photo of him with President Trump. That earlier post was captioned: “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!”
Gareth Pendleton