The UFC president Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor is "chomping at the bit" to get back inside the Octagon — this and much more on Friday's social media roundup.
Dana White talks about Conor McGregor's potential return
Since Conor McGregor broke his leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, he has been constantly talking about his potential return back into the Octagon to fight.
The UFC president Dana White has now revealed that he has spoke with McGregor and that the Irishman is "chomping at the bit" to get back into the Octagon.
Conor McGregor's return continues to be motivated by "unfinished business." pic.twitter.com/28hm7jTTTq
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 3, 2021
After seeing Whites' comments, McGregor took to Twitter to react.
You can see McGregor's reaction above where he says "unfinished business to attend to."
When McGregor talks about unfinished business he will of course be referring to Dustin Poirier. McGregor has been talking for several weeks now about having unfinished business with Poirier despite having two losses to him in three fights.
Do you think that the UFC could make a fourth fight between Poirier and McGregor?
UFC London card in March set to be stacked
It has been reported that the UFC will return to England in March 2022 and that they will be returning with a stacked card full of all of the UK's top MMA talent.
It is expected that fighter such as Paddy Pimblett, Tom Aspinall and Muhammad Mokaev will be on the card.
March 19 is looking very good at the moment for the UFC’s return to London, sources say. Expect Muhammad Mokhaev to make his debut on that card. I’d also expect to see Paddy, Aspinall, Molly, maybe Till, hopefully AAA on it, too. You can really do a sick ---- vs the world card.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 1, 2021
Gunnar Nelson open to fighting Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC welterweight contender Gunnar Nelson has revealed that he is open to fighting Khamzat Chimaev.
Nelson has not fought in several years but has made it clear that he would consider to return to the Octagon against Chimaev.
Gunnar Nelson wouldn't mind fighting 'The Wolf' --
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 1, 2021
(via #TheMMAHour with @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/R5rRw9I8Lr
Marvin Vettori getting the itch to fight again
Top UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori is getting the itch to fight again.
Im feeling that itch again -- -- --
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) December 2, 2021
New footage of Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington's embrace released
At the end of Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington 2, the pair seemed to exchange words which were followed by a handshake between them.
More footage has been released of the two's embrace post fight.
Cameras captured what Colby Covington said to Kamaru Usman in the immediate aftermath of their rematch -- (via @UFC) pic.twitter.com/DASKXLXKOV
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 2, 2021
Nobody wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev
UFC president Dana White has revealed that nobody wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev.
White has said that when they have approached fighters with the fight they have not accepted.
No one wants to fight @KChimaev.
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 2, 2021
And Dana White doesn't blame 'em.
Full story: https://t.co/Ytx1lSqnpZ pic.twitter.com/Wp7SOgoqz6
Felicia Spencer retires from MMA
Formed UFC women's featherweight title contender Felicia Spencer has announced her retirement from MMA.
This news comes as a shock to the MMA world as it seemed that Spencer was really only just getting started in her UFC career.
Felicia Spencer has decided to retire from MMA, she confirmed Thursday with @marc_raimondi.
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 2, 2021
"I’m done pursuing the opportunity. I’m really happy with where I left off," Spencer told the website Fight Bananas. pic.twitter.com/tcNi9plbMC
Dana White taking Joe Rogan's advice following testing positive for COVID-19
Following Dana White's announcement that he has tested positive for COVID-19, White also revealed that he was taking Joe Rogan's advice on treatment for the virus.
This of course is extremely controversial and is not recommended by many doctors.
Dana White is leaning on Joe Rogan's guidance in his recovery from COVID-19.
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 1, 2021
Full story: https://t.co/bP0NQpQSPo pic.twitter.com/O1rMssgMGl
Final UFC Vegas 44 card
Here is the bout order for tomorrow's UFC Vegas 44 card which will be headlined by Rob Font vs Jose Aldo.
#UFCVegas44 update.
— Marcel Dorff -------- (@BigMarcel24) December 3, 2021
- Darian Weeks picture updated....that's it -- pic.twitter.com/er42RL1haZ
