UFC president Dana White has no problem sharing his opinions with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s fight fans. However, president of the world’s most famous mixed martial arts promotion is now going viral for a new video of himself talking about one of the UFC’s superstars. In the video, White takes on a persona mimicking that of the fictional character Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers film franchise when discussing UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
McGregor has not competed inside the octagon since his title earning victory over Eddie Alvarez back in 2016. Of course, “Notorious” has been staying busy in other ways. The fighter made his professional boxing debut in the summer of 2017, taking on undefeated pugilist legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26, 2017. The two met inside the squared circle, with Mayweather ultimately walking away with a TKO victory. With that in mind, McGregor earned an alleged $100 million career high payday for his first venture in the boxing world. Since then, fight fans have been desperately waiting to see if “Notorious” will make an octagon return.
McGregor has a few options ahead of him if he decides to step back inside the cage. Tony Ferguson is the reigning interim champion of the UFC’s lightweight division, making for an easy choice for “Notorious.” However, many fans are hungry for a trilogy rematch between McGregor and Nate Diaz. Still, a third option remains.
As seen in the video above, Dana White explains that McGregor once had an interest in facing undefeated top contender Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russia.
“You not what Conor told me? He says, ‘I want Khabib, in Russia.'” White stated, before giving out a long and awkward laugh that mimicked the likes of a TV super villain. “Isn’t he fu**ing awesome?”
Check it out in the video above.
