Dana White: Conor McGregor pulled from UFC 200, because he wouldn’t attend press conference

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Conor McGregor may or may not be retired. But, either way, he won’t be fighting at UFC 200.

UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday on ESPN’s SportsCenter that McGregor has been pulled from the marquee card because he refused to come to Las Vegas this week to promote the fight. A press conference, the filming of a commercial and other marketing spots were scheduled, White said. The news comes on the heels of a cryptic tweet about retiring young from McGregor earlier Tuesday.

I have decided to retire young.Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016

“Obviously we still have a good relationship with Conor,” White said. “I respect Conor …

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