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Donagh Corby

Conor McGregor news: Notorious accepts offer to fight Conan O'Brien for UFC shares

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon seems to be a good way off, but he has challenged TV host Conan O'Brien to a bout in exchange for UFC shares.

The legendary TV host made the joking offer while speaking to TMZ, and McGregor has now responded challenging not just O'Brien, but Hoolywood A-Lister Mark Wahlberg as well, with their UFC shares on the line.

Speaking on Twitter, McGregor responded to a TMZ article where 56-year-old Conan joked about a fight between the pair the 30-year-old fighter said: "Challenge accepted Conan!

"I’ll whoop you and Walhberg in the same night. Double shares for the Double Champ!"

Conor McGregor during an appearance on the Conan O'Brien talk show in 2015 (Conan O'Brien show)
Conor McGregor is a former two-weight world champion in the UFC (Zuffa LLC)

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A number of celebrities bought shares in the company when their agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) bought it for $4 billion in 2016.

And McGregor has previously been vocal about wanting shares in the company, considering his involvement in a number of record-breaking pay-per-view fights.

He recently even admitted that he would be willing to compete in a pay-per-view co-main event if he were offered shares as part of his payment for a bout.

His recent retirement from the cage was brief, and he is currently awaiting a fight announcement.

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