Conor McGregor can rest slightly easier knowing he will have one less threat to face when he arrives on Fight Island for his clash with Dustin Poirier next month.
The Irishman will make his first appearance in the Octagon in a year in the rematch with Poirier in Abu Dhabi. And while McGregor has no concerns about facing off with the American again, there was also the small matter of Khamzat Chimaev's presence to contend with.
Chimaev shares a manager with McGregor's fierce rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, and recently made a vow to attack the Notorious superstar if their paths crossed in the Middle East. "If I see him on Fight Island, something will definitely happen," Chimaev said. "The UFC needs to hide him." "Honestly speaking, I wanted to
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