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Dana White compares Conor McGregor to Muhammad Ali amid UFC 303 issue: ‘They’re level when it comes to mental warfare’

Dana White claims Conor McGregor is level with Muhammad Ali on mental warfare ahead of UFC 303 return UFC CEO Dana White thinks Conor McGregor’s mental warfare and trash talk is right up there with Muhammad Ali…

UFC CEO Dana White thinks Conor McGregor’s mental warfare and trash talk is right up there with Muhammad Ali as one of the best ever.

McGregor is known for his trash talk and getting into his opponents’ heads, as he did it well ahead of the Jose Aldo fight. Speaking on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz before the Dublin press conference was cancelled, White heaped praise on Conor McGregor for his ability to play mind games.

“I don’t ever like to compare people to Muhammad Ali, ’cause to me, he’s the f—ing [man],” White said (via MiddleEasy). “And f— what he did in fighting, just as a human, what that guy accomplished, right? But, I don’t give a f— what anybody says. Ali, Conor, [same] level when it comes to mental warfare, really the two best of all time when it comes to mental warfare.

If you look back at Ali and you look at what he did to George Foreman in Africa, you look at what he did to Joe Frazier… Joe Frazier f—ing hated Muhammad Ali so f—ing badly. He’d show up at his camp outside and f—ing do all this s—. He would predict rounds. He would come up with f—ing incredible poems and sayings and things that he would do leading up to the fight,” White added.

“Then, you look at Conor McGregor,” White continued. “He’s picked rounds. I mean, the mental warfare that this guy had on so many of his opponents. And he would make these guys play into his game, get into their heads, f—ing embarrass them, and outwit them in every way, shape and form. The Eddie Alvarez fight going into Madison Square Garden, he is literally at Ali’s level when it came to mental warfare.”

McGregor is one of the top trash-talkers in MMA’s history, and he no doubt has gotten in opponent’s heads in the past.

‘Great Optimism’ Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler happens at UFC 303

After the UFC postponed the Dublin press conference on Monday between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler many fans were worried that the fight would be off.

The UFC removed all of McGregor’s free fights on YouTube and the pay-per-view was no longer available for purchase. But, on Wednesday, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani revealed there is optimism that the fight will happen at UFC 303.

“The vibes could not be any more different than Sunday and Monday,” Helwani said on The MMA Hour. “The positivity could not be any greater; it’s so much higher now; there is great optimism that all systems are a go.”

McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy match.

Photos – Conor McGregor all smiles as he poses in medical examination room amid UFC 303 fight fiasco

Amid continued speculation over his participation in a scheduled fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, former two-weight champion,…

Amid continued speculation over his participation in a scheduled fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor appears to be in good spirits – posting a photo of himself smiling in what appears to be a medical examination office.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of promotion, is still set to headline UFC 303 at the end of this month during International Fight Week, taking on the above-mentioned Chandler at the welterweight limit.

However, in recent days, speculation has been rife that the pairing of the two rivals may be in distinct jeopardy, with a pre-fight press conference at the 3Arena in Dublin to promote UFC 303 abruptly postponed the morning of the event.

With fans and pundits questioning if some form of issue, potentially an injury of sorts had prevented Conor McGregor – who cancelled his own media obligations with UFC’s broadcast partners, another spanner appeared to be thrown into the works.

A later report then detailed how while the bout between McGregor and Chandler was till a-go for UFC 303, the promotion had floated potential “fill-in” opponents for the main event fight, as well as a “replacement” headliner bout altogether for the card.

And today, another updated surfaced with reports claiming there was “great positivity” and “optimism” that McGregor would be fighting Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. – with the Dubliner previously placing the blame on pre-fight media event cancellation on “obstacles”.

Conor McGregor shares photo in medical examination office

Still, however, speculation still mounts regarding a potential issue for the Crumlin striker in the form of an undisclosed injury – but the former appears to be in good spirits on social media tonight, posting a picture of him stretched back on a medical chair.

Conor McGregor on IG moments ago. https://t.co/3PVZpxRDyo pic.twitter.com/Zr7Lp6Rfb8

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 6, 2024

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UFC CEO Dana White absolutely shreds Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight in latest tirade: ‘It’s ridiculous’

If you didn’t already know Dana White’s opinion on the recently postponed Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match,…

If you didn’t already know Dana White’s opinion on the recently postponed Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match, we’ve got you covered.

It’s no secret that White and ‘The Problem Child’ do not get along. For years, Paul has poked and prodded at the UFC CEO, calling him out for lowballing his fighters and keeping them locked down under restrictive contracts. During a recent appearance on the FLAGRANT podcast with Andrew Schulz, White decided to tear into the YouTuber star and his upcoming clash with the former world heavyweight champion.

“Pretty much everybody in the room and the other room wants to see Jake Paul get knocked out,” White said. “When this fight happens, Tyson will be 58 f*cking years old. Under no circumstances should an almost 60-year-old man be fighting a 27-year-old guy, even if it’s Mike Tyson. It’s f*cking ridiculous.

“When [Paul] actually fought somebody who is a boxer, who had the same type of record he has, and who’s his age and size, he f*cking lost”

Dana White is dealing with his own fight crisis

Originally, Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson was scheduled to go down on July 20. Unfortunately, the bout has since been postponed after ‘Kid Dynamite’ suffered an ulcer flare-up during a cross-country flight out of Miami last month.

Both Paul and Tyson remain adamant that their clash — scheduled to air live on Netflix at no additional charge for active subscribers around the world — will proceed with a new date being announced in the near future.

Meanwhile, Dana White is dealing with his own drama after a press conference in Dublin to kick off promotional festivities for Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return was canceled hours before the scheduled start time. The news immediately generated rumors suggesting that McGregor’s quote-unquote “greatest comeback in combat sports history” was no longer part of UFC 303 on June 29.

No official announcement has been made, but there have been conflicting reports, some claiming that the UFC is confident the fight will happen with others stating that the promotion is putting out “feelers” to see who might be interested in filling in for the Irish megastar.

Only time will tell on these two massive fights, but as it stands, things are looking much more optimistic on Jake Paul’s side.

Report – ‘Great positivity’ Conor McGregor remains on UFC 303 card to fight Michael Chandler this month

According to reports this Wednesday evening, there is a sense of “positivity” and “optimisim” that a scheduled fight between…

According to reports this Wednesday evening, there is a sense of “positivity” and “optimisim” that a scheduled fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, will take place as scheduled at UFC 303 on June 29. from Las Vegas, Nevada.

As per an initial report from Ariel Helwani, at the time of publication, there is “great positivity” that the welterweight fight between McGregor and Chandler will take place as planned atop UFC 303 at the T-Mobile Arena.

Earlier this week, speculation was rife regarding the status for the planned UFC 303 headliner between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at the end of the month, with the organization officially postponing a pre-fight press event slated for Dublin at the 3Arena, on the day of the event.

Claiming “obstacles” outside of the promotion’s control prevented a pre-fight conference taking place in Dublin, McGregor himself vowed to carry through with his return to competition and the Octagon in tandem.

However, speculation continued to mount that the bout was in jeopardy as recently as yesterday, with the above-mentioned, Helwani confirming how the UFC had floated both “fill-in” opponents for the headliner, as well as an entirety different main event for UFC 303 in the form of a “replacement” bout.

“Optimism” Conor McGregor fights at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler

Furthermore, today there is a sense of reported “optimism” and “positivity for McGregor to compete atop UFC 303 against Chandler at the end of this month – with “all systems go” according to reports.

Sidelined since UFC 264 three years ago, McGregor most recently suffered a fractured left tibia and fibula in the form of a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to former interim champion, Dustin Poirier.

Replacement fight floated as Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler in jeopardy for UFC 303 — Mandatory Credit: Stacy Revere

This morning, former undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski confirmed he would consider making a short-notice return if needs be to take part in a “big fight” on the UFC 303 card at the end of this month.

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Report: Conor McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Has ‘Great Optimism’ Still for UFC 303

Despite speculation from earlier this week that Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon at UFC 303 on June 29 against Michael Chandler was in jeopardy, it…

Alexander Volkanovski offers to fight on short notice at UFC 303 amid Conor McGregor fiasco: ‘I love saving the day’

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has once more offered to save a high-profile UFC card on just days’…

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has once more offered to save a high-profile UFC card on just days’ notice later this month – claiming he would “100 per cent” feature at UFC 303 on short notice, amid continued speculation regarding Conor McGregor’s ability to face off with opponent, Michael Chandler.

Volkanovski, a former undisputed featherweight champion and pound-for-pound number one fighter under the banner of the organization, most recently headlined UFC 298 back in February, dropping a devastating second round knockout defeat against Ilia Topuria in the pair’s featherweight championship clash.

Prior to that, Volkanovski headlined UFC 294 back in October, suffering a blistering first round knockout loss to Islam Makhachev – after replacing former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira on just days’ notice.

Alexander Volkanovski weighs up UFC 303 comeback

And amid continued speculation regarding a potential issue which may rule former two-weight titleholder, McGregor from a scheduled UFC 303 comeback fight against Chandler later this month, Volkanovski claims he would most definitely face off in a big fight on the same card.

Yeah, I reckon – 100 per cent,” Alexander Volkanovski told Submission Radio about stepping in on short notice at UFC 303. “As long as it’s a big fight, I won’t just take any fight. That’s a big deal. Save the day as well, I don’t know, I feel like I just love saving the day. I’m just that good of a guy. If I have to save the day, I’ll save the day.”

“Obviously, get paid for it, but you never know,” Alexander Volkanovski explained. “I just was muckin’ around with that. I don’t know if – probably nothing even happened. It’s probably just a little hiccups and everyone’s blowing it out of proportion, but I’ll have fun and throw the name out there just for a bit of a laugh.”

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