Poirier responds to McGregor return talk, Islam hints at July comeback, UFC builds White House octagon

Dustin Poirier dismissed the possibility of facing Conor McGregor again if he returns, stating "it's not about me, I wish him the worst." Dana White shared photos from the construction site of the octagon being built for the upcoming White House event. Islam Makhachev continues to hint at a July return to competition. New sparring footage emerged between Brendan Allen and Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev undergoes special recovery treatments every evening. Carlos Ulberg has begun knee rehabilitation. Arman Tsarukyan's next RAF fight will earn him at least a three percent ownership stake in the company. Payton Talbott posted a Toy Story image and tagged the UFC, seemingly hinting at the promotion's cooling interest in him.