There’s been a lot of speculation as to the next move of UFC lightweight world champion Conor McGregor, and everyone but Conor himself has given their two cents…
Until now.
Just six minutes from the publishing of this article, Conor McGregor released a 100 word statement clarifying his inentions with the UFC, and putting the speculation to rest.
The Irish mega-star even reveals that he tried to fight at UFC 222, and save the pay-per-view card’s main event when Max Holloway pulled out, but the UFC denied his request on the grounds of not being able to generate enough revenue off his name on such short notice.
Here’s Conor McGregor’s full statement:
“I am fighting again. Period.
I am the best at this.
I put my name forward to step in at UFC 222 to face Frankie Edgar when Max Holloway pulled out, but I was told there wasn’t enough time to generate the money that the UFC would need.
I was excited about bouncing in last minute and taking out the final featherweight, without all the rest of the stuff that comes with this game.
Please respect the insane amount of work outside the fight game that I have put in.
On top of the fighting.
I am here.
It is on them to come and get me. Because I am here.
Yours sincerely,
The Champ Champ™”
