Ultimate legends predict that the UFC White House could mark the commercial end of Conor McGregor.

Conor McGregor after victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Chael Sonnen He believes that UFC Casa Branca may represent the endpoint of the comeback narrative built by Conor McGregorSince Dana White's announcement about holding the event on the lawn of the United States presidential residence, Irishman's name He has frequently been speculated among fans as the protagonist of a triumphant return to the octagon. However, for the former fighter and current commentator, 'Notorious' absence from the card may mark the exhaustion of his ability to mobilize public expectations.

During an episode of the show 'Good Guy/Bad Guy', Sonnen expressed skepticism about McGregor's presence at the event and raised doubts about how long the Irishman will still be able to sustain the comeback narrative. In the commentator's view, after years of promising to return to fighting, a possible White House event without his participation could definitively weaken this strategy, making each new promise less convincing to the public.

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“I don’t believe Conor will make it to the White House. But let’s work with this theory: will Conor be able to manipulate the media even after not showing up? He’s been pretending he’s coming back for five years. If the White House event happens and passes, will he be able to pretend: ‘Oh, I didn’t go, but you’ll see me in November, you’ll see me in January,’ or will that be McGregor’s final farce?” he said. Chael Sonnen.

Cormier sees Conor McGregor as a key piece for a historic card at the White House.

Daniel CormierIn turn, he was even more direct in linking the event's historic success to McGregor's presence. According to the former champion, the White House card has the potential to be the biggest in UFC history, regardless of one's opinion of the Irishman. However, he believes this status will only be achieved with McGregor in action, as his participation would be the element capable of transforming a major event into something truly unprecedented.

“If he doesn’t go to the White House, it’s over. Because here’s the thing: love him or hate him, like him or not, the White House card is going to be the biggest card we’ve ever had, but it can only be the biggest card you’ve ever seen if…” Conor McGregor If it's on it, it's going to be a star-studded card, it's going to be an incredible card, but the only way it can be the greatest card we've ever seen is if... Conor McGregor "If present," he replied. Daniel Cormier.