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| Headline | Summary |
|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier Left Hanging | Dustin Poirier accepted a short-notice fight but never received a call back from the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski was chosen as the replacement. |
| Dana White Stands Firm on Bud Light Sponsorship | Despite controversy, Dana White defended the UFC’s partnership with Bud Light, citing employment opportunities and support for US farmers. |
| Conor McGregor’s War Cry | Conor McGregor declared that Ireland is at war, expressing his disagreement with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s stance on immigrant voting rights. |
UFC Updates
In today’s MMA News Roundup, we bring you the latest updates from the UFC. From Dana White’s stance on Bud Light sponsorship to Conor McGregor declaring a ‘war’ for Ireland, here’s what you need to know.
Dustin Poirier Left Hanging
Dustin Poirier, one of the top lightweights in the UFC, was contacted by the promotion to step in as a replacement for Charles Oliveira against Islam Makhachev. Poirier accepted the fight on short notice but never received a call back from the UFC. They ultimately chose Alexander Volkanovski instead. Poirier expressed his frustration during an interview, revealing that he was ready for the fight and had been preparing for months.
Dana White Stands Firm on Bud Light Sponsorship
Despite the controversy surrounding Bud Light’s collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, UFC President Dana White defended the decision. During a podcast appearance, White highlighted the employment opportunities provided by Anheuser-Busch, Bud Light’s parent company, and their support for US farmers. He firmly stated that these reasons justified the partnership between Bud Light and the UFC.
Conor McGregor’s War Cry
Conor McGregor took to Twitter to declare that Ireland is at war. While the country is not engaged in military warfare, McGregor was referring to an internal issue. He expressed his disagreement with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s encouragement for immigrants to register and vote in upcoming elections. McGregor also voiced his concerns about the murder of Ashling Murphy by an illegal immigrant. Fans from Ireland and around the world showed support for McGregor’s stance.
Stay tuned for more updates on the world of UFC!
