Conor McGregor throws down gauntlet: ‘I am paid to fight - not paid to promote’

"It is time for the other monkeys to dance. I've danced us all the way here."

Conor McGregor has gone on the offensive in his dispute with the UFC, insisting that he wants to fight but is demoralised by the constant promotion demanded of him.

In a statement on Facebook he said: “I am paid to fight. I am not yet paid to promote.