Conor McGregor advocates for adjustments to UFC Freedom due to weather

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Conor McGregor advocates for adjustments to UFC Freedom due to weather
Summary

Conor McGregor expressed optimism for the UFC Freedom event at the White House scheduled for Sunday evening, despite forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Washington, D.C. He acknowledged potential logistical challenges and suggested prioritizing the fights over additional features if the weather becomes problematic. McGregor emphasized the need to ensure the matches proceed, stating that the fights are paramount. He is looking forward to the event and their planning efforts, as well as his upcoming fight against Max Holloway next month.

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  • UFC Freedom set for Sunday evening at the White House.
  • Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for Washington, D.C.
  • McGregor suggests prioritizing fights over extra features.
  • Next month, McGregor faces Max Holloway in a rematch.
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  • 1:36 AMYahoo SportsConor McGregor calls for changes to save UFC White House event from bad weather
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Conor McGregor says there could be some difficult choices ahead to make sure UFC Freedom is able to go ahead as planned. The former dual-weight UFC champion is excited to watch MMA at the White House on Sunday evening.

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