Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the most controversial figures in the world of mixed martial arts. The Irishman is known for his brash personality and outrageous antics. He has had his fair share of ups and downs both inside and outside the octagon. However, his undeniable talent has kept him in the spotlight, and his return to the UFC has always been highly anticipated. Recently, it was announced that McGregor will be coaching the next season of The Ultimate Fighter alongside Michael Chandler. Fans were excited about this news, but it wasn’t long before controversies started to emerge.
Former UFC referee John McCarthy appeared on the WEIGHING IN #338 with former MMA fighter Josh Thomson and talked about this issue.
John McCarthy rips apart Conor McGregor and Dana White
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McGregor has been accused of removing some TUF fighters from the show and replacing them with his own known fighters. This has raised concerns among fans who fear that the competition may not be entirely fair. UFC referee John McCarthy even called out Dana White for his remarks on the situation.
According to McCarthy, the UFC boss was asked about the accusations and responded by saying that he does not give a sh*t.
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“The reporter asked Dana that and the first thing he says, I don’t know about that. Yeah, okay, not true, and then he says, who gives a sh*t. Yeah, those guys that got kicked off. They give a sh*t, Dana. Those guys worked hard to get to that point. Maybe you’ve never had to work that hard to get to a certain point when it comes to fighting,” said McCarthy.
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McCarthy mentions another such incident about Conor McGregor
This is not the first time the Irishman has been involved in such controversies, according to McCarthy. During TUF 22, McGregor’s former friend Artem Lobov lost a spot to compete on the show. However, Conor McGregor’s connections made sure that his friend appears on the show, according to McCarthy.
It is not yet clear whether the accusations against McGregor are true, but it is undeniable that his inclusion in the coaching staff has brought a lot of attention to the upcoming season of TUF. McGregor‘s return to the octagon is always a big deal, and his involvement in TUF will undoubtedly generate a lot of excitement among fans.
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