MMA News Roundup: Dana White Receives an Ultimatum From Dillon Danis; Conor McGregor Teases Another Return; Khamzat Chimaev Is Not Deserving Claims Sean Strickland

A lot more stories have developed after the conclusion of UFC 294 and it might be kind of difficult for fans to choose which news they should delve into. However, they need not worry about this, as we have brought you another daily roundup of MMA news. Let’s dive into the biggest headlines in the last 24 hours in just a few minutes of your time.

We will first delve into Dillion Danis’s ultimatum to the UFC CEO, followed by Conor McGregor’s roar for another return. We will then conclude with Sean Strickland’s viewpoint on Khamzat Chimaev receiving a title shot. So now let’s dive deep into the world of MMA.

Dillon Danis gives an ultimatum to Dana white

Dillon Danis has reportedly been released from Bellator and is now a free agent, with the freedom to choose his next destination in the world of mixed martial arts, as long as a promotion is willing to accommodate him. Danis has rarely stepped into the Bellator ring, largely due to persistent injuries. He has not been an active competitor for some time. Nevertheless, he has been vocal about his desire to exclusively join the UFC.

The CEO of the UFC, Dana White, has not yet shown any interest in offering a UFC contract to Danis. However, there is a possibility that this might change in the near future, as ‘El Jefe’ has issued an ultimatum to White. Danis took to his Instagram handle to announce that it’s either UFC or he’s gonna retire. He added “I want UFC or I’m going to retire”

Conor McGregor optimistic about his return

Conor McGregor‘s highly anticipated comeback has been shrouded in uncertainty, with no official announcement regarding the timing. The initial plan was for ‘Mystic Mac’ to make his return before the year’s end, but hurdles emerged when USADA testing prevented him from stepping into the Octagon. Fortunately, McGregor has now provided his samples for testing, raising hopes that his return could coincide with a momentous event like UFC 300.

In one of his most recent exploits, McGregor has provided another hint that he will be making a comeback to the octagon. ‘Mystic Mac’ took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to post a tweet related to his return. He said, “Soon I return and fly thru the air in attack mode.”  With things all settled in the right direction, we will be able to witness McGregor next year.

Sean Strickland questions Khamzat Chimaev’s title shot worthiness

Sean Strickland believes that his first title challenger is not worthy of the opportunity. According to the UFC middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev shouldn’t be next in line for the belt based on his sporting achievements. Strickland argues that Chimaev hasn’t done enough to earn this opportunity.

Strickland recently indulged in a conversation where he claimed that Chimaev was not worthy of the title shot. He said ” He hasn’t f*cking deserved it, but here we are. Give it to him. He sells a lot of fights. I’ll go fight the f*cking man for five rounds. But no, he’s not earned it. He doesn’t f*cking deserve it. Getting a decision with a welterweight off the couch is not f*king earning it.”

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Dricus du Plessis is widely considered the top contender for a middleweight title shot, owing to his impressive UFC record. However Dana White seems to have different plans with the middleweight division. What is your opinion on Khamzat Chimaev getting the title shot ahead of Dricus Du Plessis? Tell us in the comments below.

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