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Conor McGregor comeback date 'revealed' in huge UFC White House update
- Ariel Helwani says Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback is more likely at International Fight Week in Las Vegas than on the White House card.
- McGregor has not fought since July 2021 and was initially linked to UFC 303 before a toe injury.
- The White House card is planned to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, but momentum is uncertain.
- There have been discussions about Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones for the White House event, though it’s not guaranteed.
- If the White House card falls through, an interim or heavyweight plan could be pursued for Pereira or Jones.
- Helwani suggested McGregor’s return could be at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena during International Fight Week on July 11.
- The White House card was linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebration.
- Pereira vacated the light-heavyweight title as he eyes a move to heavyweight, fueling White House card talks.
- The article attributes the information to Nasir Jabbar, a journalist at SPORTbible.
- No official UFC confirmation yet on McGregor’s next fight date or opponent.
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