Dana White hints at the possibility of Conor McGregor fighting at UFC Casa Branca: 'We'll see...'

Dana White and Conor McGregor at a UFC event (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

The possibility of starring in a UFC card on the White House lawn seems to have rekindled the flame of competition. Conor McGregor. The Irishman, who hasn't fought in over four years, returned to the anti-doping testing protocol and has been sharing workout videos on social media, a positive sign according to Dana White.

In an interview with the program 'Pardon My Take,' the UFC president highlighted McGregor's commitment to returning to the Octagon, reinforcing his desire to fight in the White House. White stated that if the Irishman maintains his focus and physical preparation, this should be the main goal of his return, with the future being determined in the coming months.

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"If you notice, he's been posting training videos, he's back in the pool (doping tests) now, he wants the fight at the White House. If he starts getting in shape and training, and stays focused, that's the fight he wants. He keeps telling me he wants this fight, so we'll see how things unfold in the next few months," said Dana White.

Michael Chandler positions himself as McGregor's ideal opponent at UFC White House

Conor McGregor e Michael chandler under discussion at TUF 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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If McGregor does indeed return to compete at UFC Casa Branca, Michael chandler already has a name in mind to share the octagon with him. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Chandler expressed his desire to be part of the historic card and made it clear that the former champion would be his ideal opponent.

"That octagon on the White House lawn has my name on it... I've already spoken to the UFC about it... I'd love to fight Conor. If you're a betting man, I wouldn't bet on it, but definitely bet the house on Chandler fighting on the White House card," he said. Michael chandler.

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