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Conor McGregor's Manager Reveals The One Condition To Make UFC Fight Happen Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Conor McGregor's Manager Reveals The One Condition To Make UFC Fight Happen Amid Coronavirus Crisis

McGregor has been training and staying in shape ahead of a UFC return amid the global pandemic.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Conor McGregor could return to the UFC as soon as July, but he wants to make sure it's safe to compete amid the coronavirus crisis.

McGregor's manager, Audie Attar, told ESPN that 'The Notorious' has been training and staying in shape ahead of a UFC fight amid the global pandemic.

The Paradigm Sports Management CEO also revealed that his high-profile client is interested to see how the UFC pulls off this weekend's mega card as well as future events on May 13 and 16 in Florida.

"Conor is very curious to see whether the health and safety of the athletes and staff are ensured," Attar said. "He wants to make sure everyone is taken care of properly."

Attar continued by saying McGregor doesn't like the idea of fighting in an event behind closed doors because he would rather fight in front of a large crowd.

But he said the 31-year-old former UFC double champion would consider returning in July after being assured that the fighters and staff involved in the upcoming shows are healthy and safe afterward.

"While Conor's desire would be to fight in front of another sold-out crowd," Attar added. "He does understand what him fighting in an empty arena could do for people at home and would consider if he is comfortable with the way the UFC is holding these events from a health and safety standpoint."

McGregor was planning to face Justin Gaethje on July 11 until the outbreak of the deadly disease.

Gaethje is now taking on Tony Ferguson for the interim-UFC lightweight title on Saturday.

The Irishman has since been linked with bouts against BMF champion Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.

The Dublin man won his UFC comeback in January when he destroyed Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246.

Featured Image Credit: Conor McGregor/Instagram

Topics: Conor Mcgregor, UFC News, Tony Ferguson, Fight News, UFC, MMA, UFC 249

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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