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“He Did Not Like It… This Must Really Matter to Conor” – Dana White’s Polar Opposite Statement to Conor McGregor for TUF Called Out by UFC Legend

Published 02/27/2023, 3:00 PM EST

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Conor McGregor is always creating headlines over his time at The Ultimate Fighter. The UFC superstar’s team was also accidentally revealed ahead of the shooting of TUF 31. Furthermore, ‘The Notorious’s leadership skills are also in question, as he was found to be drunk during the show in a viral video.

The Irishman is also under a lot of criticism from fighters and fans as he is rumored to have his team changed to accommodate his fighters. Moreover, McGregor, who is the former UFC champion, along with Dana White, made opposite statements regarding the same as pointed out by a UFC legend.

Chael Sonnen reveals interesting details about Conor McGregor’s tweet

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Chael Sonnen spoke about the news of three fighters being replaced in Team McGregor for TUF 31. Conor McGregor was in the limelight owing to the favoritism allegations. Sonnen said on the issue, “He didn’t like that one. He did not like it was being said that three guys had an opportunity taken from them to give like a nepotism-like opportunity to conor’s personal three guys. Said ‘I would never do that'”.

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Moreover, the UFC legend said, “McGregor wanted to correct this. And I thought it was very interesting that he took time away to correct a statement that Danny Rubenstein had made… This must really matter to Conor.”

Sonnen then later pointed out what Dana White said about Danny Rubenstein’s news.

Chael Sonnen stated what Dana White said

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Sonnen revealed his analysis from Dana White’s words. The former UFC middleweight said, “Dana says hey well first of who cares? If we’re trying to get Conor to come over here from Ireland. And we’re trying to get him to bring his coaches as well. Yeah there’s some stuff that you need to uproot and come to Las Vegas. Well it sounds like he’s confirming it.”

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Furthermore, the UFC legend said, “But it sounds like Dana is saying is what Rubenstein said over that what Conor said. And I think that the way that Dana said it is the best.”

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What do you think about the facts pointed out by the UFC Legend? Let us know what you think about the comment.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Debmallya Chakraborty