McGregor Chasing New UFC Contract

Despite the discussions, he remains adamant about appearing on the UFC White House event on June 14. While Dana White recently ruled out the Michael Chandler matchup as a thing of the past, McGregor has signaled he is ready to face any opponent the promotion puts in front of him once the new terms are finalized.

“I’m going into negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February. I’m very interested to go. They’ve actually got a new deal with Paramount, it’s worth $7.7 billion. So the company has 4xed its profit, and my contract, essentially, is void right now because there’s no more PPV, whereas my contract was based on PPV sales. I’m the highest-generating PPV fighter of all time. The PPV system is done, I’m due a new contract. So, we’re going into negotiations in February, and I’m very interested to see how it goes,” McGregor said

Implications

This situation is a double-edged sword for the UFC. By negotiating in February, the UFC can ensure McGregor is the centerpiece of the White House event. A “new” contract allows the UFC to market McGregor 2.0, moving past the Michael Chandler saga and framing his return as a fresh start for the Paramount+ era. Under the $7.7 billion Paramount+ deal, the UFC has guaranteed “flat” revenue. Renegotiating McGregor’s contract allows the UFC to move toward a guaranteed fee, potentially making financial planning more predictable.

If McGregor successfully argues that a change in broadcast platform voids a contract, every other star on the roster will follow suit. Every fighter with “PPV points” in their contract (champions like Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev) could theoretically walk away or demand immediate raises. The UFC needs a massive star for the White House card to satisfy Paramount+. McGregor knows this.