Carlos Prates claims Conor McGregor turned down a fight offer, accusing the former champion of “chickening out” over a risky comeback matchup.

McGregor and UFC president Dana White have given conflicting messages on whether the Irishman has ‘accepted’ a summer fight

Originally set on being part of the UFC White House card, Conor McGregor now has expanded a timeline for his possible return.

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Carlos Prates claims Conor McGregor was on the table for the "Notorious" one's UFC return fight, but he "chickened out."

According to Carlos Prates, Conor McGregor turned down the opportunity to fight him in his comeback. Ever since the UFC White House event on June 14 was announced, Conor McGregor has been gearing up to make his return on the card.

Conor McGregor continues to tease his UFC return. | Getty/UFC The timeline may have shifted yet again for Conor McGregor's proposed Octagon return. The Irish star once claimed that fighting on the UFC White House card was a "done deal,

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But knowing McGregor’s personality and the growing disinterest from White, this has the makings to end extremely sour. The promotion is instead now back in talks with Jon Jones,