Filed under: Featured , News , UFC , Videos NEW YORK – UFC President Dana White has no concerns about a power struggle with Conor McGregor as he works on getting the UFC lightweight champion back in the octagon for his next fight. McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) raised eyebrows Wednesday when he declared he woouldn’t return to the UFC unless he’s a co-promoter for the event, stating, “I ain’t stepping in that octagon again unless I’m part owner of the whole setup – I’m a promoter.” When “The Notorious” wants something, he typically gets his wish. He hasn’t fought under the UFC banner in nearly a year because he was pursuing and ultimately competed in a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, and before that was granted the opportunity to become the first simultaneous two-division titleholder in the UFC, which he accomplished. Related Twitter Mailbag: Does Michael Bisping feel like UFC champ yet? Conor McGregor co-promoter? McGregor is a master at using the media to twist a narrative in his favor and put pressure on the UFC to make a move.

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Dana White on Conor McGregor’s co-promotion demand: ‘Easy to deal with,’ deal will get done – MMA Junkie

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