Is it finally happening? Historic rival promises to beat Conor McGregor at UFC White House.

Conor McGregor after victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

The year has turned, but Michael chandler remains fully focused on a potential confrontation against Conor McGregorThe former Bellator champion was close to sharing the octagon with the Irishman in UFC 303 And even after the calendar change, he continues to await the opportunity to settle the score with his rival. According to the fighter himself, the duel may finally materialize in a special event being considered to take place at the White House.

During his appearance on CBS's New Year's Eve broadcast, Chandler outlined a scenario for the fight, suggesting it could take place at the rumored UFC White House event next summer. The American reiterated that his plan is to beat his opponent. Conor McGregor.

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"Looks like I'm going to give a good beating to..." Conor McGregor "On the South Lawn of the White House sometime this summer. That's the plan," he said. Michael chandler.

Everything Dana White has ever revealed about the UFC White House

Dana White's presentation of what UFC Casa Branca will be like. Photo: Disclosure

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Names like Jon Jones, Alex Poatán, Conor McGregor e Amanda nunes Several fighters have already been named to fight on this unprecedented card. However, the UFC president is keeping his favorite athletes for this event a secret. The only name Dana White has mentioned is... did not deny it was that of Derrick LewisIn fact, it was the organization's own leader who made this information public.

White has avoided talking about the names that may be in the UFC White House event. No official information from the company has yet been released regarding the selected fighters. The event is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026, the same date that Donald Trump, the US president, will turn 80 years old.

Initially, Dana White had said that UFC White House would take place on July 4th, Independence Day in the United States, however, Donald Trump updated the date in a speech at the Norfolk Naval Station on October 5th.