News of the UFC holding an event on the White House grounds next July 4 in Washington D.C. has re-sparked McGregor's interest in competing again. It's been over four years since McGregor last fought when he broke his leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Dana White says the UFC will stage a fight card at the White House lawn next July 4 to celebrate America's 250th birthday. He will meet with Trump in two weeks.

Hours after Paramount and UFC announced a billion-dollar rights deal, Dana White said he had yet to hear from his friend, President Donald Trump, on his thoughts about the fight company’s new streaming home.