UFC President Dana White has been vocal about his plans to book fighters for the upcoming June 14 card at The White House, stating anyone unreliable is not going to be scheduled to fight within the nation’s capital. For that reason, UFC legend Conor McGregor has been a snub every time White is asked concerning the roster of fighters set to look, but he recently gave some insight on when McGregor could also be returning to the octagon.
While Conor McGregor was originally rumored to be fighting Colby Covington at The White House, Dana White quickly shot down an prospects of that fight coming to fruition. Then, the rescheduled bout between McGregor and former challenger Michael Chandler also fizzled out because of the Irish star’s inconsistencies.
🚨 Conor McGregor says he was originally alleged to fight Michael Chandler on the White House, however the UFC modified their mind and kept making different offers 😬
He says the vibes he’s getting is he’ll be fighting the winner of the BMF title fight between Oliveira and Holloway… pic.twitter.com/6TeIMQft11
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 7, 2026
McGregor has emphatically voiced his desires to look on the cardboard, “It get’s me back in there, but you understand, they veered off and I’m not gonna be too picky. I even have to get back, I’m desperate to get back…sorry Chandler, it’s what it’s.”
With the cardboard being just months away and still no word on McGregor’s status when it comes to his health or training camps, Dana White made the final word decision to go away McGregor off The White House card. Nonetheless, he recently gave positive word on McGregor’s return to motion.
“We’re definitely talking to Conor,” White said.
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje will headline the June 14 card with a fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane because the Co-Most important Event. Names like Sean O’Malley, Diego Lopes, Michael Chandler, and Bo Nickal are already schedule as UFC Freedom Fights 250 needs to be a historic event, even without the UFC’s most influential fighter in McGregor.