Conor McGregor's promise to compete again in the octagon on the White House lawn the following year has Dana White on board. Since McGregor hasn't competed in more than four years, the UFC president has tended to say nothing about his possible return. Last summer, he was scheduled to make a comeback at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler, but he was forced out due to a fractured toe. "KSI'S STYLE IS AWFUL!" EDDIE HEARN TALKS WITH BENN-EUBANK AND PREDICTS CONOR McGREGOR v. KSI The Irishman now seems eager to participate in the UFC event that will be held on the White House lawn in honor of the country's 250th birthday celebration the following year. With preparations for a huge world championship display, Donald Trump announced the historic event Friday night. Dana White's response to Conor McGregor's offer of a return Since President Trump's announcement, several well-known combatants have entered the race to compete for the prestigious card. Furthermore, no name is more well-known than Conor McGregor, who declared his determination to participate right now. Before posting a picture he took with the President this year, he remarked on X, "Happy Fourth of July, USA." "Happy that President Trump has announced a UFC bout at the White House." It would be an honor! I'm in! Next, McGregor posted a screen grab of a private direct message exchange with UFC CEO Dana White. The executive reportedly responded to his two voice messages with the simple words, "I love it," all in capital letters. Plans for a UFC event at the White House have been confirmed by Donald Trump. McGregor's attempt to participate demonstrates how significant this event is anticipated to be for the UFC. It is another significant step forward for MMA's integration into mainstream sport and will be one of their first big events under their new television agreement. Trump declared at a rally on Thursday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, "We're going to have a UFC fight." Imagine this on the White House grounds. There, we own a great deal of land. We will create a little, but Dana will do it instead. Dana is excellent. "Unique. There will be about 25,000 spectators for the UFC fight, title fight, and entire fight. As part of 250, we will also do that. There will be some amazing activities, including professional and amateur competitions, but the UFC bout will be the main attraction.