UFC news: Conor McGregor called out, Dana White’s shock GSP claim, Rogan on Jones
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UFC news - Conor McGregor called out
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been called out by Rafael dos Anjos, who he was allegedly meant to fight for the interim welterweight title at UFC 224.
“If the Irish boy wants to try for his third belt, I’ll be there,” the Brazilian told MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani. “I’m sure I will win. I have no doubts in my mind. I’ve come this far.
“I’ve had a good run at lightweight and now I went to welterweight and now I’m having a good run. And I have everything it takes to win on Saturday night.
“And if he wants to make history and get his third belt, I’ll be there.”
As far as I’m concerned, ‘GSP’ is retired right now
UFC news - Dana White makes huge Georges St-Pierre claim
UFC president Dana White has claimed the promotion's former welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has gone back into retirement.
“We’ve been talking about a fight with ‘GSP,’ but ‘GSP’ is retired,” White told TSN.
Dana White gives update on Conor McGregor situation
“As far as I’m concerned, ‘GSP’ is retired right now. He’s not interested in fighting anybody.”
UFC news - Joe Rogan reveals who he'd like Jon Jones to fight next
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is eager to see Jon Jones fight Brock Lesnar in his comeback fight.
“Here’s my ultimate goal, my hope, my dream: That Cormier fights Stipe for the heavyweight title," Rogan said.
“And somewhere around then, they announce when Jon Jones’s suspension is up.
“And then they announce Jon Jones versus Brock Lesnar.”