UFC News: Conor McGregor officially announces return, Rogan on GSP, Whittaker injured
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Conor McGregor announces his return to training
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has officially announced his return to mixed martial arts training.
Over the last few weeks, the UFC’s poster boy has released a series of snaps suggesting he’s resumed training at SBG Ireland.
And in an Instagram post on Friday night, the ‘The Notorious’ confirmed that is indeed the case.
The accompanying caption read: “Back at the gym floyds (sic) a rat.”
I kind of like the story if Georges just retires, it doesn’t bother me
Joe Rogan discusses Georges St-Pierre’s future
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has revealed he wouldn’t be bothered if Georges St-Pierre decided to permanently hang up his gloves.
“I kind of like the story if Georges just retires, it doesn’t bother me,” he said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. “I like it.”
“He bucked it. Everybody doubted him. He came back, won, won by finish. And is like, ‘Yeah, take it easy. Now I’m seriously out.’
“Or he comes back in a year at 155lbs.”
Joe Rogan teaches Georges St Pierre the turning side kick
Robert Whitaker withdraws from UFC 221
Newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Luke Rockhold, which was due to headline UFC 221 on February 11.
“I would like to apologize to all my supporters and fans of MMA for not being able to put on the show you deserve,” 26-year-old Whittaker said in an Instagram post on Saturday morning.
“I’ve been ruled medically unable to compete and wont be able to defend on home soil. This card meant so much to me and I'm devastated for not being able to fight.
“All I can do is focus on getting healthy to come back better than ever.
"All the best to Yoel and Luke for their fight and ill be waiting.”