Upon learning of the UFC`s intent to organize an event at the White House, Conor McGregor promptly expressed his eagerness to participate and make his return.
Weeks prior, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed ongoing high-level discussions with the UFC regarding the possibility of hosting a historic fighting event directly on the White House grounds.
This announcement instantly captivated many of the sport`s biggest names, notably Jon Jones, widely considered the greatest fighter of all time, who quickly re-entered the drug testing pool following a very short-lived retirement.
Jones wasn`t the only one hinting at a return; Conor McGregor also informed Dana White of his keen interest in competing at this landmark event.
Conor McGregor`s Rival Seeks UFC Comeback for White House Card
Given that this event is poised to be the most significant in the sport`s history, White indicated that both Jones and McGregor might potentially feature on the fight card.
Furthermore, the UFC president confessed that his ideal main event for the proposed card would be a heavyweight championship bout between Tom Aspinall and Jones, a match he missed seeing after Jones`s recent, albeit temporary, retirement.
Conor McGregor consistently has no shortage of challengers, with Michael Chandler widely expected to be his opponent for his highly anticipated return.
Nevertheless, Mike Perry, a former UFC standout and arguably McGregor`s most prominent current rival, has publicly expressed his desire to rejoin the promotion specifically to face `The Notorious`.
The animosity between `Platinum` Perry and McGregor has been simmering for some time, particularly after McGregor humorously declared Perry `fired` from BKFC following his boxing loss to Jake Paul.
On The Overdogs Podcast, Perry stated, “I want the UFC to bring me back for The White House card to fight Conor McGregor instead of Michael Chandler. What weight are they doing? I’ll cut to 170lbs for that.”
Recent Face-Off Fuels McGregor-Perry Bout Speculation
While it might appear to be a remote possibility currently, Perry`s impressive performance in BKFC since his departure from the UFC suggests a potential return to the premier promotion.
Adding to the intrigue, Perry and McGregor recently had a public staredown at a BKFC press conference, further ensuring their ongoing rivalry remains a topic of discussion.
Even though he frequently garners attention for various controversial reasons, with the White House event poised to be the largest in UFC history, it appears almost certain that the former two-division champion, McGregor, will be a central figure.
Jack Thornley