Conor McGregor reportedly removed from the UFC roster, sparking debate among MMA fans about the superstar’s future in the promotion.

Conor McGregor made the headlines recently after rumors circulated online that he had been removed from the UFC roster. The reports were based on online roster tracking updates.

For a couple of hours today, the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was rocked briefly when rumors swirled that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor had been removed from the UFC roster;

Conor McGregor gave an X-rated response to a fan after reports claimed he had been 'removed' from the official UFC roster. UFC Roster Tracker claimed that the Dubliner had been removed from the active roster, but Dana White dismissed the reports, saying they were "Total b*******".

Dana White quickly shut down the report as ‘total bulls—‘. The UFC CEO was soon joined by McGregor, who tweeted and deleted his X-rated response to a fan touting an unflattering conspiracy theory about the situation. “That first drug test must have had chemicals never before seen in a lab,” @AndyHickeyMMA joked.

Conor McGregor seems to be thrilled by the news of the UFC’s new deal with Paramount, although not for the reason that MMA fans might expect.

Despite his absence from the sport, McGregor is one of the wealthiest athletes on the planet, with OLGB estimating his net worth at a whopping €176m. They also estimate that the average Irish person would need to work for 3,943 years to equal McGregor's net worth, while also adding that he could afford to purchase 383 properties in Dublin.

Ever the trash-talker, McGregor unloaded on Khabib’s manager, rather than his opponent, when the pair faced off at the press conference to promote their fight on October 6, 2018. The two opponents pose with their respective sets of belts, before McGregor exploded at Ali Abdelaziz, unloading a torrent of abuse towards Khabib’s manager.