UFC News: Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather bombshell, GSP fight statement, Rogan talks
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Georges St-Pierre looks on before his UFC 217 fight with Michael Bisping
Floyd Mayweather talks potential UFC and Conor McGregor fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr has seemingly poured cold water on a potential mixed martial arts fight with Conor McGregor, claiming it's not at the forefront of his mind at this moment in time.
"If I do happen to come back, it'll be in an Octagon," 'The Michigan native' told ABS-CBN News when asked about his proposed move to the UFC.
“If I did, but right now, I'm not worried about the Octagon or the boxing ring.”
Mayweather proceeded that statement by saying: "I'm not thinking about fighting right now.”
Colby Covington, don’t slap me
Dana White discusses Georges St-Pierre's proposed lightweight move
UFC president Dana White has admitted there's a host of fights the promotion could put Georges St-Pierre in if he wins his proposed lightweight debut against Nate Diaz.
"I agree with you 100 percent, my friend," White said during an appearance on UFC Unfiltered when podcast co-host Jim Norton brought up possible fights with Khabib Nurmagomedov and McGregor.
Dana White gives update on Conor McGregor situation
Joe Rogan responds to Colby Covington slap threat
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has responded to Colby Covington's threat to slap him, laughing off the welterweight title contender's statement.
“(UFC 225) is going to be a good one. Colby Covington, don’t slap me,” he said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast.
Joe Rogan has laughed off Colby Covington's threat to slap him
“I know you said you’re going to slap me. Don’t slap me. I’m just talking s**t.
“I like Colby. I like what he’s doing. He’s talking a lot of s**t.
“I’m just saying, be careful who you talk s**t to - talking sh*t to Jon Jones, one of the baddest motherf*****s who has ever lived.”