UFC News: Conor McGregor announcement, GSP talks Nate Diaz fight, Thompson on Till
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Georges St-Pierre (right) has poured cold water on talk of a fight with Nate Diaz (left)
Conor McGregor statement from Dana White
UFC president Dana White has revealed he'll meet Conor McGregor this weekend to discuss the Irishman's long-awaited return to the Octagon.
"We’re going to sit down and talk about his future and what’s next,” White told ESPN.
"Obviously, he has to deal with [his legal situation] in June,” the UFC chief added.
"I’m flying to Liverpool this weekend for a fight there, and he and I are going to meet in Liverpool.”
There was a rumour about me fighting Nate Diaz, however it's not true
Georges St-Pierre discusses Nate Diaz fight talk
Georges St-Pierre has dismissed talk of him fighting Nate Diaz and has claimed a bout with the Ultimate Fighter season five winner doesn't interest him in the slightest.
"There was a rumour about me fighting Nate Diaz, however it's not true," the former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion told ESPN. "I never agreed to that.
"Nate is an excellent fighter, but I have nothing to gain by fighting him.
"If I were to dominate him, people will say I'm a bully. If it's a fight, I will be criticized because they will say I should have destroyed him.
"There is no way to look good in this fight."
Joe Rogan teaches Georges St Pierre the turning side kick
Stephen Thompson laughs off Darren Till's KO prediction
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has dismissed Darren Till's claim that he's a ‘better striker’ than he is and that he'll KO him this weekend.
“I’ve just kind of smile, to be honest with you,” ‘Wonderboy’ told Express Sport. "I’ve had a lot of people say that.
Stephen Thompson has laughed off Darren Till's claim that he's a better striker than he is
“He’s very confident and you’ve got to be confident in this sport. Maybe a little bit overconfident, I believe.
“I think it’s great that he thinks he’s going to go out there and knock me out in the third round.
“Therefore, he’s underestimating me, I believe. And that’s a good thing for me.”