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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor mocks Kamaru Usman after champion delays comeback

Conor McGregor has laughed at Kamaru Usman for delaying his UFC comeback because of a hand injury.

Usman is pencilled in to defend his welterweight title against No.2 contender Leon Edwards at UFC 276 on July 2. But the Nigerian Nightmare is unlikely to make that date after the recovery from his hand surgery back in February is taking longer than expected.

"The hand is dong a little better," he told reporters at UFC 274. "I saw the doctor this week and I can start to make light contact with the hands. That's just what sucks with these things, when you are dealing with tendons that are a lot tougher to heal right away. Especially when they are on top of the knuckles.

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