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Conor McGregor appears interested in fighting in Donald Trump’s White House UFC card. On Thursday night, Trump announced that he and Dana White are planning on holding a UFC event on the White House grounds for next year’s 250th anniversary celebration on the 4th of July.
“We’re gonna have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there, we’re gonna build…Dana’s gonnna do it, he’s great, one of a kind…
“It will be a UFC fight, a championship fight, full fight like 20-25,000 people, and we’re gonna do that as part of 250 also.”
🚨#BREAKING: President Donald Trump has announced that there will be a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House as a part of the America 250 celebration. pic.twitter.com/oI6WTNveSm
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 4, 2025
McGregor, who visited the White House earlier this year, nominated himself to be featured on the card.
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
The only place where disputes truly get settled.
The White House. 🇺🇸☘️ pic.twitter.com/VJ2bVu7MuV
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 4, 2025
Considering that McGregor hasn’t fought in three years, it’s probably unlikely that he will lace the gloves next year.