Story byMark Giannotto, USA TODAYSun, February 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC·3 min readConor McGregor is eyeing a return to the UFC Octagon based on his latest social media missives, perhaps in time for the mixed martial arts company's scheduled event at the White House in 2026. After recently suggesting he had been offered an opponent and a date for a comeback fight in the UFC, McGregor suggested late Saturday night over a series of tweets that the opponent he could face was "a no name" for what would be his first professional bout in five years. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It's a no name up next for me possibly, folks," McGregor wrote on X. "And as you know, idgaf. I ACCEPT.