Read our Privacy noticeConor McGregor has claimed he is in negotiations with the Donald Trump administration rather than the UFC over a potential fight at the White House. But in a twist, McGregor says he has bypassed the UFC and is instead locked in talks with Trump over his appearance. “I’m not negotiating with the UFC on behalf of myself for this fight like usual. Conor McGregor visited the White House back in March ( EPA )“It’s a peculiar one. It came a week after Trump called McGregor “great”, naming the fighter as his favourite Irish person, with McGregor also attending Trump’s inauguration in January.