A few days ago, the Wall Street Journal reported on UFC’s grand plans for the White House Card. According to it, the promotion is set to host ceremonial weigh-ins on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, complete with light shows and other festivities, grabbing fans’ attention worldwide. Amid the ongoing hype, Conor McGregor decided to repost the news on X with “MCGREGOR’S RETURN!” fueling the speculations of his return to the Octagon. But that’s not all. The former champ even received strong support from none other than the US President’s son. 

‘The Notorious One’s close ties with Donald Trump are well known in the MMA world. He even visited the Oval Office on St. Patrick’s Day to kickstart his presidential run. Now, McGregor has dropped a bigger bombshell by announcing that Donald Trump Jr. has joined on as a business partner in MMA Inc., his company that supports aspiring MMA entrepreneurs. This surprising move has sparked strong reactions from fans and experts alike. Even UFC analyst Laura Sanko has shared her thoughts, adding to the growing buzz surrounding the partnership.

Laura Sanko reacts to Conor McGregor partnering with Donald Trump Jr 

McGregor’s media company, the Mac Life, posted on Instagram, “At MMA. INC, we’re relentlessly focused on converting the mma fandom into participation, driving new students and revenues to the coaches, gyms, and small businesses that are heart and soul of this global sport. With a business powerhouse like Don Jr. joining our team, we’re set to amplify our message and accelerate our commercialization like never before.” 

After this groundbreaking announcement, UFC commentator and presenter Laura Sanko shared her excitement in the comments, writing, “As a member of the Board of Directors of MMA Inc., I can’t say enough about how their presence will benefit our mission!” For those unaware, Sanko is part of Train Alta, which offers a variety of martial arts programs. Interestingly, it’s also part of Conor McGregor’s investment ventures, which led to this partnership. That’s why Sanko has openly praised the business move.

So, it seems like McGregor getting support from the President’s son himself, along with a key UFC figure, almost confirms that we might see him return next year for the White House event. On top of that, ‘The Notorious One’ has already gone through two drug testing sessions, providing him a green light for his inclusion. With that in mind, UFC CEO Dana White also shared his reaction, praising his company’s biggest star for making all the right moves toward a possible comeback.

Dana White reacts to ‘The Notorious One’s training for the White House event  

Along with the fans, the UFC head honcho always dreamed that Conor McGregor would end his hiatus and return to the octagon after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. That dream almost became a reality at UFC 303, until ‘The Notorious One’ broke his pinky toe, forcing him to pull out of the fight against Michael Chandler. However, after that unsuccessful attempt, the UFC White House event now seems like the one where he can actually make his return. At least the UFC CEO for one is happy with what he’s seeing.

Reacting to McGregor’s training videos on Instagram, Dana White said on the Pardon My Take Podcast, “If you see, he’s been posting videos of himself training; he’s back in the [drug testing] pool now. He wants the White House fight. Listen, if he starts getting in shape and training and stays the course, that’s the fight he wants. He keeps telling me he wants that fight. We’ll see how it plays out over the next several months.”

Well, as the hype around the Irishman’s return to the octagon has been increasing day by day, it’s also true that the actual event is currently a year away, and anything could happen. Still, things are moving in a positive direction for McGregor as he’s getting determined to show his prime self inside the cage once again.

With that being said, what do you think about Conor McGregor making moves ahead of the upcoming White House event? Is he really going to do it this time? Let us know in the comments section below.