Conor McGregor calls on UFC fighters to stop betting fight purses against each other

Conor McGregor has called on UFC fighters to keep their own pay as he took to social media.

The Dubliner has told his fellow fighters to keep their pay and not bet it against their opponents.

He said: "Has any competing fighters bet their purse against each other and then followed thru? We should stop doing this.

"Fighting is tough. It can go any way. Luck plays a hell of a part. Don’t be saying you are betting your fight purse against each other. Because it never happens. And it’s stupid. Train hard. Fight hard. Earn your dough. And then enjoy it. God bless."

McGregor is due to return to the UFC later this year and insisted he will not bet his own purse money when he fights Michael Chandler.

He said: "I make substantially more than everyone on the roster combined so it’s not feasible. I could bet a portion however.

"But it’s ridiculous, and no. This game, and the longer you are in it, gets tougher and tougher. I’m keeping my hard earned money for my loved ones."