Is Conor McGregor returning to UFC? The Notorious teased training and testing pool video ahead of White House card
Conor McGregor
can now breathe a sigh of relief as The Notorious himself teased his return to the UFC ahead of the highly anticipated White House event. In a series of Instagram stories, McGregor teased his return, sharing training videos, photos, and a glimpse of his UFC testing pool.
While his fight card upon his return is yet to be decided, McGregor's return would be huge, as fans have not seen him fight since July 2021.
Conor McGregor teased his grand UFC return
Conor McGregor shared a training video on Instagram with a caption that reads, "@sonnench we different baby, tell em' embrace us! Tell them love us. And NOW! They'll miss us when we gone that's a damn fact. Get the graft in if you're a grafter fight game COS I AM BACK! Mac's back!"
Conor McGregor Instagram stories. Image via: thenotoriousmma/Instagram
McGregor may finally be plotting his long-awaited return to the UFC, and he's setting his sights on one of the most historic stages ever imagined for a mixed martial arts event: the White House lawn.
After multiple false starts and extended time away from the Octagon, McGregor has reportedly re-entered the UFC's anti-doping testing pool— potentially lining himself up for the promotion's highly anticipated White House card set for July 4, 2026.
In one story, McGregor shared, 'Blood tester on my yacht.' The next caption reads, 'Blood from shoulder.' In another photo, he held the container of his urine, writing, 'I piss excellence.'
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Conor McGregor is eying White House fight card
McGregor hasn't fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Though he briefly rejoined the UFC anti-doping program in 2023 in anticipation of a fight with Michael Chandler, a toe injury derailed those plans. His drug testing record shows 11 tests in 2024 but none so far in 2025, suggesting he again stepped away from testing earlier this year.
But according to David Feldman, president of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and a close associate of McGregor, the Irishman has re-entered the pool.
'He told me in person,' Feldman shared on The MMA Hour. 'He whispered in my ear, he said, 'I'm in the testing pool.' He said, 'I'm getting ready to make my comeback. I'm going to fight on that big card and then I'm going to have another fight and then we can talk.''
McGregor himself confirmed the move. 'They're testing me,' he told The Schmo during a BKFC press event in Florida. 'I'm in the pool… Oval Office. White House card.'
The buzz centers around former President Donald Trump's plan to host a UFC supercard on July 4, 2026, to mark America's 250th birthday. Trump has maintained a close relationship with UFC President Dana White and has attended numerous fights in recent years.
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FAQs
Has Conor McGregor officially re-entered the UFC anti-doping pool?
Yes, according to both McGregor and BKFC president David Feldman.
When is the potential UFC White House card expected?
The event is being planned for July 4, 2026.
Did McGregor confirm his intention to fight on that card?
Yes, he stated, 'Get ready and stay ready because damage will be done. Oval office. White House card.'
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