Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) spent over a year waiting for McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) to return, and the pair were eventually booked to fight at UFC 303 last June. However, McGregor withdrew due to a broken pinky toe and has not been scheduled for a fight since.

The UFC is exploring a card at the White House next July to align with America’s 250th year of independence. McGregor has expressed interest in being part of that event. If the timeline holds, it could be the longest break between fights for a former champion returning to the octagon.

Conor McGregor recently announced his intention to compete at a UFC event at the White House in 2026 and Sean O'Malley has already picked out his ideal opponents for the card

Michael Chandler is back on his Conor McGregor soapbox again, and this time, it appears to be the same old story. With the UFC teasing a mega event at the White

UFC star Michael Chandler has expressed his eagerness to fight Conor McGregor at the White House on July 4, 2026, coinciding with America's 250th Independence Day. Chandler emphasized his desire to settle their unfinished rivalry from The Ultimate Fighter 31.