Dana White recently spoke more about the negotiations between Conor McGregor, and confirmed that one of the sticking points was indeed card placement. According to the UFC President, he wanted it on the co-main event slot, with a title fight to headline.
He said as much during an appearance with on Barstool Sports’ My Mom’s Basement podcast, which was recorded prior to the news about McGregor’s supposed retirement and sexual assault investigation.
“Every time I deal with Conor there’s always something to deal with, but we get it figured out. We were gonna do - the fight that was going to be on the card with him was probably going to be the heavyweight championship,” White said (transcribed by MMA Mania).