Conor McGregor breaks silence after Dana White gives update on UFC return
CONOR MCGREGOR / INSTAGRAM Conor McGregor, former UFC lightweight champion
On Sunday night, White revealed that his proposed meeting with McGregor in Liverpool had failed to come to fruition and that they’ll rendezvous in Las Vegas. And to the delight of many, he also claimed he can foresee a fight between ‘The Notorious’ and new lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov 'happening' in the near future. “I’m pretty confident that that is the fight that Conor wants and I’m pretty confident that’s the fight Khabib wants,” White said during the UFC Fight Night 130 press conference. “I can see that happening.”
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Many were anticipating an immediate response from McGregor on social media, which we’ve become accustomed to seeing down the years. Somewhat surprisingly, McGregor hasn't responded to White’s revelation. However, he has taken to Instagram, most recently to post a picture of himself with his son, Conor Jr.
Conor and I are going to meet in Vegas Dana White on Conor McGregor
That snap was proceeded by a paid partnership post, a picture of him diving into the sea and a selfie. Although White believes a fight between McGregor and Nurmagomedov could soon happen, he’s admitted it - and the progression of the lightweight division itself - hinges on the former’s upcoming court case. “It depends on what goes on with him in New York in June,” the UFC chief said.
GETTY Conor McGregor posted a snap of himself and Conor McGregor Jr to his Instagram page last night
He added: “We can’t determine anything until June is cleared up.” McGregor will appear in court in Brooklyn, New York on June 14 charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief, which were levelled at him following his antics at the UFC 223 media day last month. Despite his rampage at the Barclays Center, White insists he still has a good relationship with McGregor, though he hasn’t spoken to him since demanding an explanation for his actions.
GETTY Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is a fight UFC president Dana White can see happening soon