UFC Plans White House Return Featuring McGregor, Jones

President Donald Trump has announced plans to host a historic UFC event at the White House in 2026 as part of America's 250th Independence celebration, generating significant excitement in the MMA community. UFC president Dana White confirmed the event and revealed that top fighters, including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, are interested in competing. McGregor, who has been sidelined since a leg injury in 2021, has publicly expressed his intention to return at this White House event, reigniting fan interest in his comeback. Jon Jones, who recently retired and vacated the heavyweight title, has also indicated his eagerness to fight again and has re-entered the UFC drug testing pool to be cleared for competition. Dana White envisions a card featuring both Jones and McGregor, potentially alongside a heavyweight title fight between Jones and Tom Aspinall, describing it as the 'baddest card of all time.' The event symbolizes a unique collaboration between Trump and White, with many UFC fighters lobbying to participate in this unprecedented occasion on the White House grounds.