Conor McGregor has announced that he will return to the UFC in 2026, naming Michael Chandler as his opponent for the highly anticipated White House event. The former lightweight and featherweight champion confirmed the matchup during an appearance on Fox & Friends, describing Chandler as “a good, tough guy” and referencing their past interactions on The Ultimate Fighter.
While UFC president Dana White previously stated that fight cards for the event would begin being arranged in February, McGregor’s comments suggest that his showdown with Chandler is already set to headline the historic event. Fans have long awaited McGregor’s return, and the White House stage promises to be one of the biggest platforms in MMA history for the Irish star’s comeback.
