Conor McGregor has announced the signing of former UFC veterans Yoel Romero and Thiago Santos to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Alongside Romero and Santos, BKFC has also signed Aspen Ladd and Derek Brunson, expanding its roster with notable fighters. Romero is scheduled to make his BKFC debut on September 12 in Hollywood, Florida, with his opponent yet to be announced. McGregor delivered a promotional speech at a BKFC press conference, including a confrontation with Mike Perry, a BKFC fighter he previously fired. In parallel, McGregor is preparing for a return to the UFC, confirming he is back in the UFC testing pool and aiming to fight on a planned UFC event at the White House next year. UFC President Dana White described the upcoming White House event as potentially the best card ever, with hopes to include McGregor and Jon Jones. This event, reportedly endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is set to take place on the White House lawn, marking an unprecedented venue for a UFC fight card. McGregor's return is occurring amid ongoing legal issues, including a civil verdict finding him liable for sexual assault in 2018, with damages awarded to the plaintiff. Despite this, McGregor remains focused on his comeback and plans to fight multiple times following the White House event.