Conor McGregor is taking his bid to appear on next year’s historic White House card all the way to the top.
The card, which is expected to take place on the White House lawn next June to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has drawn strong interest from some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts.
McGregor, who has competed in an array of the most momentous fights in UFC history, stated during a recent appearance on US television that he expects to face rival Michael Chandler at the event.
But this ain’t no normal negotiation. According to McGregor this past weekend, he is negotiating terms not with the UFC brass but is instead holding talks with US President Donald Trump.
“I’m not negotiating with the UFC on behalf of myself for this fight like usual. I’m negotiating with the United States of America on behalf of Ireland for this fight,” McGregor said.
“It’s a peculiar one. Trump and the administration have been fully supportive and backing, and I cannot wait to put on a show.”
It was also noted what McGregor’s demands for the fight are: $100 million and 100 ‘golden’ US visas.
McGregor, of course, is no stranger to the White House, having delivered comments to the assembled press corps from the White House briefing room as part of the Trump administration’s celebration to mark St. Patrick’s Day earlier this year.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Chandler last year but was later removed from the bout due to injury.
