Conor McGregor confirms UFC return offer accepted amid White House talk

Conor McGregor says he has accepted a date and an opponent for his long-awaited UFC return, although the former two-weight champion is yet to receive a formal contract.

The Dubliner has not competed inside the octagon since suffering a broken leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

Taking to social media in a swiftly deleted post, the 36-year-old claimed terms had been agreed in principle.

“I have been offered an opponent and a date and I accept. Waiting on my contract.”

White House speculation intensifies

The timing of the announcement comes shortly after UFC CEO Dana White discussed plans for a historic event at the White House.

White recently confirmed that a card had been “built” for a potential show on President Donald Trump’s lawn later this year.

“We got the White House card done last week,” the promotional boss initially stated, before clarifying that matchmaking options had been laid out rather than fully signed.

While White did not explicitly link McGregor to the Washington DC event, the Irishman’s global profile makes him a logical candidate for such a high-stakes occasion.

Who will McGregor face?

McGregor did not disclose the identity of his opponent, sparking intense speculation regarding who will welcome him back to competition.

Michael Chandler remains a strong possibility, despite White previously suggesting that specific bout had been shelved.

Earlier this week, the former featherweight and lightweight king hinted at the match-up by posting Chandler’s “see you at the top” catchphrase online.

Other potential adversaries mentioned in connection with McGregor’s comeback include Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington and long-time rival Nate Diaz.