UFC News: Conor McGregor’s return date, Cormier’s retirement statement, CM Punk update
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Conor McGregor's coach unsure of return date
Conor McGregor's head coach John Kavanagh has admitted he doesn't know when 'The Notorious' will return to the Octagon.
"There’s so much happening in the division and things changing around and what have you (that) I can’t say who (and) I can’t say when (he’ll be back)," the SBG Ireland head coach said during a Facebook live interview to promote Wimp 2 Warrior
"As people who follow him on social media will see, he’s back, very motivated, training a lot. He’s in the gym every day.
“The plan seems to be forming and getting more exact every day that (he’ll be) back in the UFC this year.
“When and against who, I would be just guessing.”
I’m going to be done by March 20, 2019
Daniel Cormier sets retirement date
UFC light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has vowed to retire from mixed martial arts by March 2019.
“Come March, I will have 12 months, at max, left,” Cormier said during an appearance on The MMA Hour.
“I’m going to be done by March 20, 2019. I won’t be fighting again.”
Dana White gives CM Punk update
UFC president White has revealed he will give CM Punk another fight in the promotion.
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“I like that guy. He’s a good dude,” White told the Associated Press ahead of UFC 220.
“He wants one more. He wants to get another shot. I’m going to give it to him.”