McGregor Claims White House Fight Negotiations

Conor McGregor says he is negotiating directly with the Trump administration — not the UFC — for a spot on a proposed White House fight card, claiming a potential Michael Chandler matchup and demanding $100 million plus 100 “golden” visas for guests. UFC insider Chael Sonnen has publicly denied those assertions, and there is no independent confirmation from the U.S. government or the UFC that McGregor’s negotiations are real, leaving the matter unresolved. McGregor continues to promote bare-knuckle boxing through his involvement with BKFC, where fighters such as Aaron Chalmers and former world champion James DeGale have competed, and Chalmers recently urged McGregor to retain Mike Perry on the roster. He has maintained a high profile after a long layoff following a 2021 broken leg and several withdrawn bookings and has made recent White House appearances and political overtures. Outside fighting, McGregor signed the girl band Sweet Love to his label Greenback Records after their first BBC radio play and publicly praised a retired Thai boxing champion now selling noodles, highlighting his wider commercial and publicity activities.