Matt Brown: McGregor won't fight at White House

Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown cast doubt on Conor McGregor's actual participation in the UFC White House event scheduled for June 14, 2026, despite McGregor's assertions that his involvement is a 'done deal.' Brown contends the UFC is leveraging the former two-division champion's name purely for promotional purposes on Paramount+, with McGregor potentially serving as a non-competing attraction rather than an active fighter. This would mark McGregor's first fight in nearly five years if he does compete. The event will not permit fans, meaning no ticket sales, and including McGregor could result in forfeiting a $20 million gate.