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Conor McGregor Next Fight Confirmed? The Notorious Confirms He's Joined UFC Anti-Doping Pool for UFC White House

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 16 – UFC plans a one-time fight card on the White House South Lawn for the nation’s 250th birthday, expecting up to 25,000 attendees, with top fighters like McGregor and Jones confirmed.

  • On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC event on the South Lawn, celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday.
  • As part of the America 250 initiative, President Donald Trump’s attendance at UFC 244 in 2019 underscores his UFC fandom, and fighters are already expressing interest, UFC president Dana White said.
  • Ahead of the White House card, Conor McGregor has not fought since his 2021 UFC 264 injury and has re-entered the UFC’s anti-doping program; `I’m going home`, he told The Schmo.
  • UFC boss Dana White said a full fight card will showcase top fighters, with both Trump and White expressing optimism about blending sports with a national milestone.
  • Scheduled for next year, the event awaits final White House approval, matchups remain unannounced and details will be finalized in the coming months.
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GOL digital broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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