Conor McGregor has actually left the door open for his suggested clash with Michael Chandler.
It was exposed by UFC manager Dana White late on Friday that Chandler will rematch Charles Oliveira in November, months after the UFC eliminated McGregor from the UFC 303 centerpiece on the suggestions of doctors after McGregor sustained a foot injury late into his preparation.
The relocation appears to have actually as soon as again postponed McGregor’s go back to the Octagon however speaking with the media in Hollywood, Florida on Friday night following the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 66 occasion, McGregor stated that he is “delighted” with the date for the bout and states that he and Chandler can follow quickly later.
“As far as Chandler rematching Oliveira, I more than happy with the date,” McGregor stated, attending to the media in his capability as BKFC part-owner.
“It’s November. Perhaps we can still do it after, if they’re not going to line me up till December, possibly January or February, among these dates. Possibly we can still do it. I’m simply a bit out of the loop with it. All I can do is continue doing what I’m doing. I check under the screening administration, I train daily, which’s it. Let’s see what takes place. Ideally all of it concerns fulfillment.”
McGregor likewise proposed a cross-promotional plan with the UFC, with whom he has 2 battles staying on his agreement.
“My challenger that I was set up to combat has actually rescheduled another bout,” he stated. “I would enjoy perhaps an exemption, or perhaps a joint collaboration, Bare Knuckle-UFC, comparable to McGregor Sports and Entertainment and Mayweather Promotions. Some sort of arrangement where we can get hectic. I require to be hectic and today I’m working to arrive. Let’s see what takes place.”
When it comes to BKFC, McGregor mentioned the cooperation in between the battle league and the broadcaster DAZN, which will see 24 unique live occasions every year on the platform.
“We had some fantastic statements today,” McGregor stated. “We’re collaborate with DAZN, which is a giant in the fight sports world. It’s a substantial one for us. It legitimises us. And what do we do on the night? We head out and place on back-to-back-to-back remarkable efficiencies. What a night, I’m extremely, extremely happy to be here.”