UFC happy to promote flawed Conor McGregor in the pursuit of profit
(The Guardian Sports News)

The fighter has had several brushes with the law since he last fought nearly 15 months ago. He is a risky proposition to stake the promotion´s reputation onOn Saturday night, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the octagon, where he will face journeyman Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. The welterweight clash takes place after McGregor´s 15-month hiatus from fighting and on the heels of several brushes with the law, which include two separate sexual assault accusations.While McGregor, who denied the allegations in an interview with ESPN, has not been charged or officially named by the ongoing police investigations, the New York Times reported the 31-year-old was arrested in January 2019 for questioning and was later released pending further investigation. Despite the sensitive nature of the situation, the UFC has opted to host McGregor´s return, once again highlighting the promotion´s penchant for profit at the expense of common sense, ethical standards and social responsibility. Continue reading...