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Conor McGregor ‘100 per cent in’ to return on historic UFC White House card

Conor McGregor is eyeing a UFC comeback in 2026
Conor McGregor is eyeing a UFC comeback in 2026 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
  • Conor McGregor's coach, John Kavanagh, has confirmed that training has commenced for a potential UFC fight at the White House next June.
  • McGregor is currently serving an 18-month anti-doping ban, backdated to September 2024, but is anticipated to be eligible to fight again in March.
  • The fighter has not competed since July 2021, having suffered a broken leg and a subsequent broken toe in 2024.
  • Kavanagh stated that McGregor is “100 per cent in” on fighting at the White House and has tasked him with assembling a team of suitable training partners.
  • Michael Chandler is considered a likely opponent, as a fight between them was previously planned and Kavanagh believes the match-up makes sense.
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