Conor McGregor is good at tooting his own horn.
The UFC featherweight champion no longer is scheduled to fight at UFC 200 in July, as company president Dana White pulled him from the event after he refused to participate in a press conference leading up to his rematch with Nate Diaz. White since has replaced the McGregor-Diaz bout with a main event between Jon “Bones” Jones and Daniel Cormier, but McGregor doesn’t see UFC 200 as having its same luster if he’s not involved.
McGregor drove home that point with an expletive-laden Instagram post over the weekend.
“Nobody gives a (expletive) about these other fights until this one is settled,” the caption reads. “Cut the (B.S.). Run it back. #RealFight”
The fun didn’t stop there. McGregor also did a little self-promoting Monday on Twitter while engaging in some back-and-forth with fans.
I love it! Adapt and overcome.
I am coming in light and lean for my rematch and I will school this boy to the bell. https://t.co/MjEwxokIYK— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
No. Last time I was eating four breakfasts and a dessert on the day of weigh in.
You will see.
You will all see. https://t.co/zfhFLEqEcA— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
On the floor he was swept and controlled.
When the tank goes, no amount of skill can save you.
You will see. https://t.co/vJP4k4qzwX— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
I respect the endurance athlete. A game of will.
But those who simply take part, will always be taken over. https://t.co/bysnazDaAT— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
I do not. I had the May/Pac record primed, ready to place MMA at the undisputed top. But it was not to be. #Press https://t.co/rmCxw6DX7y
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
He has made more excuses for the first 8 minutes of our fight than I have made for the last 2 minutes of our fight. https://t.co/pukpqnF1YJ
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
I look forward to my end of year unification bout. But like I said before.
These featherweights don't understand… https://t.co/LzHsGsQP75— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
It is not safe to say. It is fact to say.
I hold PPV, Gate, TV, Fightpass and Embedded record.
Even Title fight KO. https://t.co/nqwoQSap9A— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
Incorrect. I beat it by 400,000 buys.
Which alone was 100,000 more buys than UFC 197 made IN TOTAL. #KillShot https://t.co/HzidAJQ3Iu— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
Call me No press.Most press.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016
UFC 200 is expected to be a huge event. But as huge as it would have been with McGregor-Diaz II on the card? Not a chance, if you believe The Notorious.
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