MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor’s Leaked Party Visuals Before UFC 303, Khabib’s Message for Islam Makhachev, Sean Strickland Unhappy With Dana White’s Payout at UFC 302

Missing out on the latest incidents in the MMA world may not be a big problem for the enthusiasts of this sport as we bring to you another edition of the daily roundup. Today, we will start this compilation with Conor McGregor. It seems like the Irishman just can’t stop partying as he approaches his comeback fight against Michael Chandler.

Then, we will take a look at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who dropped an important message for his friend and protégé, Islam Makhachev, ahead of his third title defense against lightweight stalwart Dustin Poirier. Finally, we will sum up this roundup with Sean Strickland. The former middleweight champion apparently put Dana White on blast regarding the pay structure.

Conor McGregor continues to have fun ahead of June 29 return

Less than one month! That’s how much time Conor McGregor has to prepare for his epic comeback after almost three years. But is he really worried about Michael Chandler, who’s been working to shock the world by beating the Irishman? It appears not because McGregor was recently seen partying again, with models, who endorse his Forged Irish Stout beverage. And what do you think was the location of that party? Well, if you’ve guessed it, it took place at the Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin.

Many fans are surprised to see how easy Conor McGregor is taking his return fight. He was recently seen partying with his fiancee, Dee Devlin, and this time, he’s partying once again in a space of just one week. However, his claims about abstaining from drinking haven’t turned out to be true, as it remains to be seen if this approach to the fight costs him on June 29.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a special message for Islam Makhachev

The fight is on! Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier both adhered to the lightweight limit at the weigh-ins and it seems like there is a little bit of heat between them since they faced off at the press conference. But as we approach the fight this weekend at Newark, New Jersey, the champion’s mentor shared a few kind words for the reigning and defending champion.

Islam Makhachev has reportedly never turned down any fight pitched to him by the UFC matchmakers. And when people asked why he didn’t fight top contenders before he became champion, Makhachev would claim that the top contenders never took the chance to call him out. But a fight’s a fight, whether it’s against a top or a bottom contender, and that’s what Khabib Nurmagomedov loves about his protégé. “The best just do it,” ‘The Eagle’ wrote on Instagram, while sharing a picture of Makhachev ahead of the biggest fight of his career.

Sean Strickland comes unglued at Dana White

Co-main eventing UFC 302 against Paulo Costa, Sean Strickland recently went berserk once again. Before he clashes with the Brazilian on June 1, the former champion took to social media over a month ago, asking people to guess how much he was getting to fight ‘Borrachinha’ this weekend. Some fans made their estimations, but one fan ideated that Strickland must be getting a total of $410,000 for the Costa fight. But guess what? The ever-vocal star claims that it was even less than the fan’s guessed payout.

“Close but less lol,” Sean Strickland replied to the fan on X. He would also, later, appear in a video on Daniel Cormier‘s YouTube channel, and accused Dana White and co. of not doing “the right things.” He said, “It [Dana White and the UFC] doesn’t do the right things for most of its roster. If you go and look at what these f****, the guys that run the UFC what they’re making compared to what guys get paid, it’s f****** s*** dude.” 

What do you make of these comments? Do you think Stickland will get a rise out of the UFC CEO because of what he said? And, who are your picks for UFC 302? Tell us in the comments below!