D. White (left) and C. McGregor (right) at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @thenotoriousmma
Directly responsible for the rise and promotion of one of the greatest phenomena in the history of MMA, Dana White does not hide his excitement for the return of his pupil, Conor McGregor. In an interview with 'ESPN', the president assured that 'Notório' fans can expect the best version of the former Ultimate champion, against Dustin poirier, on January 23, at UFC 257.
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“I know when the real Conor is here and when the other Conor is. Believe me: the real thing is here. I'll tell you one thing, and that's why I give the kid so much credit: if something happens to Dustin poirier and he is the Conor McGregor From now on, he doesn't care who we replace (Dustin)”, said the boss.
Such is the confidence about the Irishman's popularity that Dana and his team decided to reopen the arena in Abu Dhabi to a limited audience of fans. At the UFC 257, so, in addition to promoting the return of one of the most profitable athletes in history, a select audience will have the opportunity to follow the battles following a safety protocol, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'If you are a fan of Conor McGregor, don’t lose this fight”, he concluded.
The clash between the Irishman and the North American, in addition to a repeat of the clash held in 2014, could mean a lot for the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). White recently reported that the winner will have to fight for the title, which currently belongs to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
“If something happens to Dustin poirier, he is the Conor McGregor, right now, that doesn't give as— who we put in that fight on that night. He's that guy right now… That Conor McGregor is back.”@danawhite says the old Conor McGregor is back 😤 #UFC257 (via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/5KW1qC7rl0
- ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 11, 2021
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