Conor McGregor says he wants in on the UFC event planned at the White House, and he set a high price for his participation.
McGregor, who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, posted Thursday on X that he’d appear on the card for “$100 million to fight at the White House along with 100 U.S ‘Golden Visas’ for myself and family and friends.” He added, “I look very forward to entertaining the fighting world once again. A pleasure I never take for granted!”
UFC confirmed in July that it’s working with the White House on a future show. President Donald Trump publicly floated July 4, 2026, as a target date tied to the nation’s 250th birthday. No matchups are finalized.
McGregor has repeatedly linked a potential return to a bout with Michael Chandler. The two were set to meet at UFC 303 last year before McGregor withdrew with a broken pinky toe. That pairing has not been announced for the White House event, though McGregor said Chandler would be his opponent during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” last week.
The former two-division champion re-entered the UFC drug-testing program over the summer as a step toward a comeback. He has not competed in more than four years.
McGregor’s financial ask would rank among the largest disclosed payouts for a UFC-related appearance. He previously reported earning nine figures for his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
His request for “Golden Visas” references a program the Trump administration announced Sept. 19 that offers a fast-tracked immigration process tied to a $1 million gift to the Commerce Department.
UFC has said only that planning for the White House card is ongoing. McGregor’s involvement, an opponent, weight class and date remain to be determined.
–Field Level Media
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