Dana White dismisses the idea of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at the White House
UFC President Dana White has ruled out the possibility of a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler showdown at the White House. This potential bout, which was initially set for UFC 303 in June 2024, has been a topic of speculation among fans. However, White's recent statement on Complex (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt7GEetDphE) has put an end to any hopes of this match-up.
"No," White said. "That was a couple of years ago."
White's response shouldn't deter fans from their dream of seeing McGregor at the White House. He previously expressed skepticism about McGregor's return, stating, 'We'll see if Conor's going to come back or not.' This contrasts with his confident prediction that Jon Jones, a former two-division champion, would headline the White House card, giving fans a glimmer of hope for McGregor's potential appearance.
McGregor, a former two-division champion and the sport's biggest star, has been actively campaigning for a return to the octagon. He officially rejoined the UFC's drug testing pool in August, a crucial step towards competing in the organization. However, McGregor's last professional mixed martial arts bout was in July 2021, and his scheduled fight with Chandler was canceled due to an injury.
With Chandler out of the picture, fans are now speculating about a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz. McGregor and Diaz have a split record from their previous encounters, which took place a decade ago. Diaz is not currently under contract with the UFC, leaving the door open for potential future negotiations.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the McGregor vs. Chandler match-up, fans can still look forward to exciting fights and potential surprises as the UFC continues to plan its events, including the highly anticipated White House card.
