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WHO:

Conor McGregor, former UFC two-division champion

Dana White, President of the UFC

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing promoter

Max Holloway, UFC fighter holding the “BMF” title

Rob Font, UFC fighter

Raul Rosas Jr., UFC fighter

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority

TKO Group Holdings, parent company to both the UFC and Zuffa Boxing

WHAT:

Conor McGregor is in negotiations with the UFC for a fight, potentially at the White House on June 14, 2026.

McGregor stated, “Sometime in the summer, McGregor will return.”

McGregor has not fought since 2021 due to a broken leg injury.

Eddie Hearn responded to Dana White's comments about him, stating, “They don’t give a f*ck about the fighters.”

Max Holloway commented on UFC fighters needing to “know your worth” after Conor Benn's reported $15 million purse for a fight on April 26, 2026.

Rob Font is set to fight Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026.

Font has a professional record of 22 wins and 9 losses.

Rosas Jr. has a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss.

WHERE:

McGregor was speaking outside his restaurant in Ireland.

UFC event planned for the south lawn of the White House.

UFC 326 is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WHEN:

McGregor's potential fight at the White House is scheduled for June 14, 2026.

UFC 326 is scheduled for March 7, 2026.

Conor Benn's fight under Zuffa Boxing is scheduled for April 26, 2026.

McGregor last fought in 2021.

WHY:

McGregor is negotiating a return to the UFC after being sidelined due to injuries.

Hearn's comments stem from a rivalry with Dana White and the signing of Conor Benn by Zuffa Boxing.

HOW:

McGregor is negotiating with the UFC regarding his next fight.

Hearn expressed his emotional investment in fighters, contrasting with White's approach.

Holloway emphasized the need for fighters to unite for better pay under the new Paramount+ deal, a $7.7 billion contract for UFC events.

Conor McGregor is currently in negotiations with the UFC for a potential fight at the White House on June 14, 2026, marking his return after being sidelined since 2021 due to a broken leg injury. Meanwhile, UFC 326 is set to take place in Las Vegas tomorrow, featuring Rob Font, who has a record of 22 wins and 9 losses, facing off against Raul Rosas Jr., who holds an impressive record of 11 wins and 1 loss. In related news, Eddie Hearn has voiced his concerns about fighter treatment in response to Dana White's comments, while Max Holloway has urged fighters to recognize their worth, especially in light of Conor Benn's reported $15 million purse for his upcoming fight on April 26, 2026.