UFC president Dana White kicked Conor McGregor out of UFC 200 after the star refused to show up for promotional events. Eventually McGregor and White came to an agreement for his rematch against Nate Diaz for UFC 202, but White knew he had to get someone HUGE to replace McGregor for the monumental event. That person turned out to be Brock Lesnar, returning from the WWE. Today while on SportsCenter, Lesnar announced who his opponent will be.
UFC President Dana White Says Conor McGregor is NOT Back on UFC 200 Card
The drama and confusion continues. Earlier today Conor McGregor said he worked things out with UFC president Dana White and he is back on the card to headline UFC 200. Well wires must be crossed because White says that’s not true.
(Photo) UFC: Conor McGregor Says He’s Back on the UFC 200 Card
UFC president Dana White and former champion Conor McGregor have had fans confused for the past week. McGregor tweeted that he was retiring early, then White said McGregor was cut from UFC 200 because he did not show up for mandatory promotional activities, then McGregor said he wanted to compete in UFC 200 but he also wanted to focus on training, not the numerous activities that would distract him. Well the two must’ve worked everything out because early this morning, McGregor tweeted that he is back on the UFC 200 card.
(Photos) UFC: Conor McGregor Explains His Issues; Says He’s Not Retired & Wants to Fight in UFC 200
Conor McGregor has had us all confused for the past couple days. The UFC star wrote on his Twitter page that he was retiring early. Then UFC president Dana White said McGregor was cut from his rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 200 because he refused to participate in promotional events. Now the Irish MMA star is speaking out, clearing up a few things.
UFC President Dana White Says Conor McGregor is Cut From UFC 200
Conor McGregor shocked the MMA world on Tuesday when he posted on Twitter that he was retiring early. As I wrote yesterday, we began to wonder what was going on and if he would compete in the rematch against Nate Diaz in UFC 200 as planned. Well UFC president Dana White answered that inquiry, announcing that Conor McGregor is cut from UFC 200 but his reason is not what we thought.
(Photo) UFC: Wait What? Conor McGregor Says He’s Retiring
With his trash talk and boastful declarations about running UFC, it appeared that Conor McGregor would be around for quite some time, then two things happened. 1. He suffered a shocking defeat to Nate Diaz 2. Joao Carvalho died from injuries suffered during a fight earlier this month that was attended by McGregor. A rematch between McGregor and Diaz is set for UFC 200 on July 9, but McGregor posted a shocking tweet that has everybody confused.
