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Published 08:23 25 Oct 2016 BST
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'The NYSAC is aware of the Order issued by the NAC. Conor McGregor has not yet completed his application to the NYSAC for a license, nor, to our knowledge, has he agreed to the fine levied by Nevada or exercised an appeal. It is also our understanding that the time within which Mr. McGregor may seek a legal challenge to the Nevada Order has not yet expired. 'An administrative fine without a concurrent suspension is not a mandatory bar to licensure. The NYSAC expects its licensees to resolve disciplinary actions and comply with lawful final orders issued by the states in which they have chosen to compete, and will be closely monitoring this matter.'As statements go, it is strongly worded but there are two points that suggest McGregor will be granted a licence to fight UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez next month. McGregor may yet appeal the NAC decision and the commission in New York has no grounds to suspend the Dubliner for not paying a fine issued by another body. It appears to be business as usual. In the words of McGregor about the NAC and their hefty fine - good luck trying to get it. Colm Parkinson chats to Kerry GAA legend, and author, Kieran Donaghy in a special edition of The GAA Hour:
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