Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has once again set the mixed martial arts world abuzz, this time by pointing towards a historic stage for his long-awaited return to the Octagon. McGregor is targeting a fight on a speculated UFC White House card in June 2024, an event expected to be part of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations.
"The Mac Is Back In The Lab": McGregor's Social Media Announcement
Earlier this week, the Irish superstar took to Instagram to share fresh training photos and a bold message. He declared himself back in full training mode, sharpening his tools for a comeback. McGregor specifically named the "UFC White House" event, calling it the "most iconic card ever" and stating that the fans deserve this spectacle. His post, promising "fireworks," rapidly spread across the MMA community, generating immense speculation.
This announcement carries more weight than his previous teases. For the first time in years, McGregor has directly referenced a specific event and timeframe—June 2024. His last fight was on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264, where he suffered a severe broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier, leading to a doctor's stoppage. Despite numerous training videos since, no official fight has materialized until now.
Expert Weighs In: Anik's Take on a Potential McGregor vs. Chandler Bout
As fans debate his potential opponent, UFC commentator Jon Anik shared his candid thoughts on the JAXXON Podcast. While acknowledging that Michael Chandler—known for his patriotic walkouts—would thematically fit a White House setting, Anik expressed reservations about the matchup itself. "That fight does nothing for me," Anik stated, suggesting it would likely be contested at welterweight and have little impact on the lightweight division.
Anik revealed he would prefer to see McGregor face other contenders like Nate Diaz or Mauricio Ruffy. His comments, reported by MMA Junkie, highlight the split in fan and expert opinion regarding the ideal comeback fight for the sport's biggest star. Despite the criticism, a McGregor-Chandler bout remains a leading possibility due to its built-in narrative and guaranteed fan interest.
A Historic Stage for a Historic Comeback
The proposed UFC White House card is poised to be a landmark event, tied to the America250 festivities. While the UFC has not made any official confirmation, the prospect of a fight on the White House lawn aligns with McGregor's penchant for grand spectacles. McGregor remains the most bankable name in MMA, and his fights draw global attention regardless of his extended absences.
For now, the message from "The Notorious" is clear: he is training seriously and intends to headline a monumental event in June. The world will be watching to see if this latest signal translates into an official fight announcement, marking the end of a nearly three-year hiatus from competition.
