‘Count Me In' – Conor McGregor Sets His Sights on a Historic Stage
As part of the planned America 250-year celebration, President Donald Trump made headlines with a bold—and wildly unexpected—proposal: a UFC fight event hosted directly at the White House. Equal parts spectacle and political curveball, the announcement immediately sent shockwaves through the MMA world. And now, it's got the attention of a megastar who knows a thing or two about making headlines himself.
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One of MMA's most iconic and unpredictable figures, Conor McGregor, didn't hesitate to jump on the hype train. On the Fourth of July, McGregor lit up social media with a post that felt part patriotic salute, part fight campaign. 'Happy 4th of July, USA. Excited with President Trump announcing a UFC fight event at the White House. I would be honoured! Count me in!'
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McGregor even shared a screenshot that looked like a direct message to UFC President Dana White, to which White replied with characteristic enthusiasm: 'I LOVE IT!!!!' Whether staged or spontaneous, the back-and-forth felt like classic McGregor—loud, strategic, and buzzworthy.
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Let's be honest: McGregor's career path lately has been anything but linear. One week it's UFC, the next it's boxing, then rumors swirl about bare-knuckle scraps. Add in his legal issues and it's been hard to separate fact from spectacle.
But with Trump's announcement now dangling the idea of a historic fight backdrop, fans might finally see 'The Notorious' back in action.
McGregor still has two fights left on his UFC deal, and a potential White House showdown might be the perfect storm of history, hype, and havoc to bring him roaring back. If this goes down, it won't just be a return—it'll be a moment etched into combat sports lore.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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