Dana White Dismisses Conor McGregor vs. Colby Covington White House Fight Rumor

UFC President calls viral Instagram post about potential main event 'total BS'

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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UFC President Dana White has shut down rumors of a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Colby Covington taking place at the upcoming UFC White House event on June 14, 2026. White called the rumor 'total BS' and said the actual matchups for the historic event will be finalized this weekend.

Why it matters

The UFC White House event is expected to be a major spectacle, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and taking place on the same date as former President Donald Trump's birthday. Speculation about high-profile fights like McGregor vs. Covington has been rampant, but White is adamant the actual card will be different from the unconfirmed rumors.

The details

According to reports, the UFC White House event is set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. The event was previously announced by Trump, who claimed it would feature 'eight or nine championship fights.' However, UFC CEO Ari Emanuel later clarified a more realistic breakdown of the card. While McGregor and Jon Jones are expected to be part of the event, the specific matchups have not been finalized yet. UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard is scheduled to meet this week to determine the fights.

  • The UFC White House event is scheduled for June 14, 2026.
  • The UFC matchmaking meeting for the event is set to take place on February 11, 2026.

The players

Dana White

The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Conor McGregor

A popular Irish mixed martial artist who is expected to compete at the UFC White House event.

Colby Covington

An American mixed martial artist who has been rumored to potentially fight Conor McGregor at the UFC White House event.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who previously announced the UFC White House event.

Ari Emanuel

The CEO of Endeavor, the parent company of the UFC.

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What they’re saying

“[Total BS] White House matchmaking meeting is tomorrow. Mick Maynard flying in tomorrow for it. We will have fights dialed in by this weekend.”

— Dana White, UFC President (clutchpoints.com)

What’s next

The UFC will finalize the matchups for the historic UFC White House event during a matchmaking meeting on February 11, 2026. Fans can expect to get a clearer picture of the card, including whether Conor McGregor and Colby Covington will face off, in the coming days.

The takeaway

While speculation about high-profile fights has been rampant, UFC President Dana White has made it clear that the actual card for the UFC White House event will be different from the unconfirmed rumors. The matchups will be determined this week, providing clarity on the historic event that is set to take place on June 14, 2026.