コナー・マクレガーはUFCの今後のホワイトハウスイベントに出場せず、代わりに7月に復帰すると述べた。このアイルランド人ファイターは以前6月14日にマイケル・チャンドラーと対戦する見込みだったが、現在はウェルター級での7月11日対戦を予定している。UFCのCEOダナ・ホワイトはマクレガー抜きのホワイトハウスラインナップを発表する予定だ。
コナー・マクレガーはSmash Castへの出演で次戦に関する憶測に応じ、UFCのホワイトハウス発表を前に自身の状況を明確にした。彼はドナルド・トランプ大統領のホワイトハウス前庭で予定されている6月14日のカードのヘッドライナーは務めず、マイケル・チャンドラーとの対戦が噂されていたことを確認した。「知っていた通り、あれはホワイトハウスだった」とマクレガーは語った。「ホワイトハウスに出る気満々だった。政権は僕がホワイトハウスに出るのを強く望んでいた。マクレガー対チャンドラーだった。ストーリーはできあがっていた；チャンドラーは立派な男で、ケージの中では電撃的だ。」
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has confirmed a major event at the White House on June 14, 2026, coinciding with Flag Day, America's 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The fight card will take place on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C., with Dana White outlining plans for 5,000 attendees and additional viewing for 85,000 in a nearby park. TKO executives describe the multimillion-dollar spectacle as a long-term investment rather than a profit-making venture.
Conor McGregor revealed ongoing negotiations with the UFC for a summer return, expressing flexibility around the recently announced White House card on June 14, 2026. The former two-division champion dismissed rumors of headlining the historic event but confirmed a comeback 'sometime in the summer.' He shared the update outside his Black Forge restaurant in Ireland.
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Building on last week's details of the historic UFC White House event, CEO Dana White announced that the full fight card for the June 14, 2026, spectacle will be revealed during Saturday's UFC 326 broadcast. The card features six or seven bouts amid speculation involving Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is preparing a historic event at the White House on June 14, 2026, as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. Reports indicate the promotion could spend as much as $60 million to produce the card on the South Lawn. Logistical challenges persist regarding seating and attendance amid high security requirements.
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Former UFC champion Jon Jones has publicly requested his release from the promotion following a dispute with CEO Dana White over his exclusion from the upcoming White House event. Jones claims negotiations for a spot on the June 14 card were ongoing until a lowball offer ended talks, while White insists Jones was never seriously considered due to health concerns. The feud highlights tensions between the fighter and the UFC amid Jones' storied career.
Kamaru Usman has revealed that UFC executive Hunter Campbell is reluctant to book a welterweight title fight between him and champion Islam Makhachev. Despite mutual interest from the fighters, who share the same manager, the promotion has not confirmed the matchup. Usman remains open to alternative bouts if they advance his career goals.
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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has confirmed his intention to compete at light heavyweight for his next fight. The 35-year-old Australian cited ongoing issues with weight cuts as a key factor in the decision. He is targeting a return in June 2026 after recent losses.