Yet McGregor has continued to voice his desire to fight during regular public appearances as a part-owner of BKFC. Kavanagh said he's been in constant contact with the Irish former UFC champion, who Kavanagh confirmed is very much itching to compete after watching the sport carry on without him.

Conor McGregor is ‘all in’ for a huge comeback at the UFC White House. The Irishman has already revealed his interest in fighting at the UFC White House card in June, but his long-time

UFC flyweight Brandon Royval clarified that he doesn’t “give a s*** about fighting at the f***ing White House” when asked Monday.

Highly ranked fighter Brandon Royval came out swinging against the UFC event scheduled for the White House next year. (Watch the video below.) President Donald Trump said in October the matches would take place on the White House lawn June 14 ― also his 80th birthday.

While fans are no longer seeing his outbursts about other fighters and general issues on social media, he is still very passionate. And speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show tonight on Uncrowned, coach John Kavanagh confirmed he is receiving texts from his old charge indicating a major spark of interest.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has made his intentions for the White House card clear: he wants an opportunity.

Speaking with reporters, Royval said he isn’t interested in performing in front of high-profile political figures and described the idea as a “Hunger Games–type” environment. He added that he sees little value in fighting before people who, in his view, may be more focused on betting or status than on the athletes themselves.

President Donald Trump confirmed the date for the much-hyped UFC event at the White House. Speaking Sunday at Naval Station Norfolk, Trump said the show is set for June 14, 2026: UFC president Dana White last month released renderings for the special setup in the nation's capital. A temporary venue is planned for the grounds of the White House:

UFC's Dana White and President Trump plan a groundbreaking White House lawn event as Paramount’s $7.7B deal transforms combat sports entertainment.

Could we see the return of former UFC “BMF” titleholder Jorge Masvidal (35-17), next summer at the White House?  It’s