Conor McGregor insists his long-awaited UFC return is finally locked in, telling fans via Fox News’s Sean Hannity that his place at the historic White House event in June 2026 is already a “done deal.”
The announcement, made in typical McGregor fashion, instantly lit up social media. A comeback at such a landmark venue — and on a card set to be watched around the world — would be the kind of headline moment only a few, like the Irishman, could deliver. But if history has taught fight fans anything, it’s that McGregor’s return talk is rarely straightforward.
In fact, not everyone is convinced this latest claim will hold. One of the UFC’s biggest stars has openly cast doubt on whether McGregor will ever walk back into the Octagon, suggesting this sells hope more than reality. The veteran went further, questioning whether the former two-weight champion even has the discipline or desire to embrace the grind of fight camp again.
For a fighter who has teased comebacks for years, the skepticism is nothing new — but coming from one of the UFC’s most outspoken names, it carries extra weight.
Jorge Masvidal Slams Conor McGregor’s UFC Comeback Claims
McGregor’s name has long been linked with Jorge Masvidal, with fans speculating for years about what a clash between the two could look like. Back in 2020, UFC commentator Jon Anik even told GIVE ME SPORT that his dream fight at the time involved McGregor and Masvidal — two of the most outspoken and marketable fighters in the sport.
That showdown never materialized, but four years later the verbal sparring remains alive. And Masvidal has no hesitation in calling out McGregor’s latest comeback claims.
“Why would they even consider having Conor McGregor on the White House card? He’s been saying he’s going to fight for four years now,” Masvidal told BetIdeas.
“I feel like at this point, they know Conor’s going to pull out, and they’re just getting everyone to buy into the hype before he pulls out three weeks before. I don’t see Conor getting in and doing anything.”
The Miami veteran then doubled down, attacking McGregor’s lifestyle. “It’s not that fun to go to the gym and put in the work — to get your ass kicked day in and day out, to run those miles, swim those laps, and have your coaches telling you what time to wake up. He doesn’t want that lifestyle; he’d rather fight at bars.”
And in typical Masvidal fashion, he saved his most biting assessment for last. “The guy had a great career, but this bull-s*** about him coming back — I’ve been hearing this idiot say that for four or five years and then cancel.”
“Just shut the f*** up. Hell no, the card does not need him.”
It was a classic Masvidal broadside: blunt, unfiltered, and guaranteed to stir debate. McGregor, meanwhile, continues to command headlines with every hint at a return. Whether he really does step back into the Octagon at the White House remains to be seen — but Masvidal has made one thing crystal clear. He’s not buying it.