UFC 249 is going full steam ahead. The event features the first batch of fighters, who stepped up to compete amidst a pandemic. Dana White hopes the event will instill confidence in other fighters to gauge the safety and see how events will look like. Conor McGregor expressed interest in fighting on Fight Island. Hence, he will be looking at UFC 249 and the events on May 13 and 16 to see how the company takes care of all involved.
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Conor McGregor will be watching UFC 249 for a few reasons
In a chat with ESPN, his manager Audie Attar said, “Conor is very curious to see whether the health and safety of the athletes and staff are ensured. He wants to make sure everyone is taken care of properly.”
The biggest draw in the UFC will surely be wasted in an event with no audience. However, he is willing to do it if it is safe.
“While Conor’s desire would be to fight in front of another sold-out crowd. He does understand what him fighting in an empty arena could do for people at home, and would consider if he is comfortable with the way the UFC is holding these events from a health and safety standpoint.”
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‘Notorious’ will get further motivation to fight, as he wants to make up for the lost time. He expressed a desire to fight three times in 2020. The former two-division champion returned at UFC 246 and beat Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds via TKO. His next opponent is a mystery. However, his manager has solved the conundrum over a return date.
While Dana White had earlier hinted at a June return, Attar said a return would take place only in July.
Furthermore, Attar said ‘Notorious’ will watch the event as the winner of the Ferguson-Gaethje match-up could be his next opponent. This is farfetched, as UFC President has already said that the Interim Lightweight Champion’s next fight will be against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Do you see UFC’s next 3 events going smoothly and satisfying Conor McGregor to make his eagerly awaited return?
