On Thursday, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were set for another press conference ahead of their blockbuster fight at UFC 229. The last press conference was a frenzied display that made headlines in and out of the sport. It also featured McGregor drudging up Nurmagomedov’s questionable associations.
Fans and media alike were expecting fireworks once again yesterday. Though, when the event got under way only Nurmagomedov was present. McGregor being late to media events is a staple of the hoopla that comes with the Irishman’s fights.
The tardiness was not well received by the punctual Dagestani, who tapped his watch and told those gathered that he didn’t “need [to] wait for nobody.