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Conor McGregor pleads with UFC exec Hunter Campbell to book comeback fight for June: ‘Get the ball rolling’

Conor McGregor pleads with UFC exec Hunter Campbell to book return in June get the ball rollingAs far as ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor is concerned – once his media tour for ‘Road House’ and St….

Conor McGregor pleads with UFC exec Hunter Campbell to book return in June get the ball rolling

As far as ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor is concerned – once his media tour for ‘Road House’ and St. Patrick Day festivities are behind him, he’s back in fight camp for an expected UFC return later this summer – urging Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell to book him against Michel Chandler on June 29. 

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the promotion, has yet to feature inside the Octagon since he fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier back in 2021. 

Conor McGregor confirms return fight is set for UFC 303 in June against Michael Chandler
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And calling continually for his return to fighting this year particularly, McGregor claimed he was set to headline a slated UFC 303 card at the end of June during International Fight Week – claiming he is set to take on Michael Chandler at the middleweight limit. 

However, as far as promotional CEO, Dana White is concerned, McGregor is not in line to fight on the card – revealing a comeback for the Dubliner is more likely to take place towards the fall of this year.

Conor McGregor campaigns for UFC 303 comeback

Travelling to the US earlier this week to embark on a promotional tour ahead of release of ‘Road House’ – where he stars alongside award-winning actor, Jake Gyllenhaal, McGregor urged organizational Chief Business Officer, Campbell to finally float a bout agreement his way to make a return at UFC 303 at the end of June.

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“I’m hoping to get it,” Conor McGregor said of a fight at UFC 303 during media obligations ahead of the premiere of ‘Road House’ later this month. “You can tell Hunter (Campbell), your man, that you know – to star to get the ball rolling.”

“You know, I’ve got this workload here,” Conor McGregor explained. “A lot of press, a lot of partying at St Patrick’s [Day], and after that, I’m in fight camp. I got my team here, we’re ready to go, so hopefully June 29. – please, and we’ll get going.” 

As well as a potential fight against The Ultimate Fighter 31 foe, Chandler, Straight Blast Gym native, McGregor has vowed to fight at UFC 306 in September to boot – calling for a trilogy rubber match against promotional veteran, Nate Diaz in a massive Las Vegas Sphere showdown. 

Conor McGregor vows to win BMF title in UFC return offers Nate Diaz trilogy fight

Expected return foe, Chandler has, however, maintained his expectation to fight McGregor at the end of June – vowing to take the ex-champion’s “head off” in their heated clash.

Do you think Conor McGregor makes his return at UFC 303?

Casey O’Neil Was Contacted By UFC Executive Regarding Beef With Twitter Troll

The UFC was not happy about Casey O’Neil potentially fighting a Twitter troll. While some fighters are not particularly active on social media, others like top-ten UFC flyweight O’Neil are more inclined to interact with fans online. However…

The UFC was not happy about Casey O’Neil potentially fighting a Twitter troll. While some fighters are not particularly active on social media, others like top-ten UFC flyweight O’Neil are more inclined to interact with fans online. However, this recently led to an incident where she was challenged to a sparring session by a troll…

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Report – Tony Ferguson asked to drive Hunter Campbell’s Bentley before deciding to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 279

Tony FergusonFormer interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson reportedly told UFC Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell, how a ride in the latter’s Bentley – would likely help him decide whether or not he would save last weekend’s UFC 279 card, and fight Nate Diaz on a days’ notice.  Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion under the […]

Tony Ferguson

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson reportedly told UFC Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell, how a ride in the latter’s Bentley – would likely help him decide whether or not he would save last weekend’s UFC 279 card, and fight Nate Diaz on a days’ notice. 

Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion under the promotion’s banner and The Ultimate Fighter 13 victor, entered last week’s UFC 279 card, originally slated to fight Li Jingliang.

However, on Friday of fight week, event headliner, Khamzat Chimaev missed the welterweight limit of 171lbs for his main event fight with Diaz – tipping the scales at 178.5lbs for the bout. With the matchup in jeopardy, the promotion floated a potential welterweight fight between Ferguson and Diaz. 

And as per a report from ESPN MMA reporter, Brett Okamoto, who detailed the scenario in which the organization attempted to save their flagship event, Tony Ferguson, who was contacted about the possibility of fighting Diaz on short notice, made a leftfield proposition in order to speed up his decision-making. 

Spotting the aforenoted, Campbell’s Bentley vehicle parked outside the UFC Apex facility, Tony Ferguson – half joking, claimed that he would likely do his best thinking regarding saving the main event against Diaz, if he drove the car – with the Chief Business Officer tossing the keys to the Oxnard native. 

“You take the car for as long as you want,” Hunter Campbell said. “I don’t give a sh*t about the car.” 

Ferguson is said to have returned to the UFC Apex facility 45 minutes later – Bentley in tow, before agreeing to face Diaz in the main event of UFC 279.

Tony Ferguson eventually suffered a fourth round submission loss at UFC 279

Battling back-and-forth over the course of four rounds against the Stockton veteran at the T-Mobile Arena, Ferguson, who took the opening three rounds on one of the judge’s scorecards, eventually gave up a fourth round guillotine choke submission loss to Diaz. 

Henry Cejudo Meets UFC Brass, Targets “B*tch” Aljamain Sterling For Return Fight

Henry CejudoFormer UFC two-division champ Henry Cejudo appears to be a step closer to his return to fighting after meeting with two of the most influential men of the company. Henry Cejudo ruled the lighter weight classes during his time in the promotion to become the champion at both flyweight and bantamweight. After winning his last […]

Henry Cejudo

Former UFC two-division champ Henry Cejudo appears to be a step closer to his return to fighting after meeting with two of the most influential men of the company.

Henry Cejudo ruled the lighter weight classes during his time in the promotion to become the champion at both flyweight and bantamweight. After winning his last outing against Dominick Cruz in 2020, Cejudo made a surprise announcement about his retirement from the sport. Many speculated about his seriousness over the decision while UFC president Dana White opted to take him on his word.

Hoping to gain more leverage in negotiations, Cejudo hung up his gloves being at the very top of his game as a double champion. This means that he will likely command more money as the promotion would have to convince him to come out of retirement with more cash. He has been teasing a comeback to fighting ever since retiring.

Earlier this month, Cejudo re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool after a two-year hiatus. Ali Abdelaziz, his manager, reported the news to ESPN after which “Triple C” took to social media to post a screenshot of the confirmation.

Abdelaziz took to Twitter to share the meeting between Henry Cejudo and two of the most powerful men in the UFC. The double champ met with UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby and Hunter Campbell, the Chief Business Officer for the promotion. Both men have garnered a notorious reputation in the community and largely dictate the careers of their fighters deciding who they will face next.

Henry Cejudo calls out “b*tch” Aljamain Sterling

Having never lost either of his belts inside the octagon, Henry Cejudo vacated them shortly after his last fight at UFC 249. ‘The Messenger’ is aiming for the current UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling for his return bout as he addressed him as “the number one contender”.

“I’m coming back for these tomato cans and I’m going to right the wrong! Aljolame you the number one contender Bitch @funkmasterMMA@danawhite“

Sterling unified his UFC title with a split decision win over former interim titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 273 this month. Aljo wasted no time in responding to Cejudo with brevity.

A third fight with Yan could be on the cards but not in the near future. For his next opponent, Aljo may face T.J. Dillashaw who has remained in the mix of title contention to challenge the champion.

With Cejudo inching his way closer to being back in the UFC, it’s unclear if he could get a shot at the title or will have to start with a top contender eliminator bout as expressed by Dana White in the past.

Do you think Henry Cejudo will get a shot at Aljamain Sterling in his return?

UFC Sends Memo to Its Fighters as COVID-19 Travel Issues Pile Up

UFC Dana WhiteThe UFC is set to host UFC 268 in New York City later this year at Madison Square Garden, despite some concerns that the state’s vaccine mandate would complicate matters for their fighters. While that ship has sailed, it appears that they may have a new problem on their hands when it comes to hosting […]

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The UFC is set to host UFC 268 in New York City later this year at Madison Square Garden, despite some concerns that the state’s vaccine mandate would complicate matters for their fighters.

While that ship has sailed, it appears that they may have a new problem on their hands when it comes to hosting international fights in the United States.

The promotion is set to hold an international major event with UFC 267 in just days in Abu Dhabi, for the UFC’s return to Fight Island after resuming pay-per-view events in the U.S. Events will then return to the U.S. following UFC 267, including the highly-anticipated UFC 268 NYC event including the welterweight title rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.

Beginning Nov. 8, the U.S. government will implement a policy allowing international travelers who are fully vaccinated with one of the seven COVID-19 shots, to enter the country. Those who are not fully vaccinated won’t be able to travel to the states.

The UFC and president Dana White have been adamant on not requiring a companywide vaccine mandate

“Foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of their vaccination status to fly to the United States,” the memo from CBO Hunter Campbell reads as published by MMA Junkie. “Fully vaccinated travelers will also be required to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel prior to boarding their flight.”

“To be clear, this is NOT a UFC policy,” the UFC memo continues. “UFC is not requiring you to get vaccinated. We are simply communicating the new guidelines recently announced by the U.S. government. You should consider your options, such as traveling to the United States before this new U.S. government policy takes effect, or if you choose, make arrangements to take the appropriate vaccination.”

The new policies could cause some issues with November international headliners such as Yair Rodriguez and Ketlen Viera, although their vaccine statuses have not been made public. UFC president Dana White has yet to comment publicly on the new U.S. travel policies.

Do you think the new COVID-19 travel restrictions could be problematic for the UFC?

Helwani: Hunter Campbell To Blame For Threats During UFC Negotiations

Ariel Helwani outs Hunter Campbell for threats during UFC negotiations.
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Ariel Helwani outs Hunter Campbell for threats during UFC negotiations.

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