MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor teases collaboration with Apple, Kevin Lee back in the UFC, Francis Ngannou agrees to Tyson Fury's conditions
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
In today's issue, we talk about Conor McGregor teasing a partnership with Apple, Kevin Lee's return, and more.
#3. Conor McGregor hints at "MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT" with Apple
Conor McGregor could possibly be further expanding his business empire. After a whiskey brand, a number of pubs, a clothing line, and stakes in the UFC, the Irishman has now teased a major collaboration with tech giant Apple.
He sought to channel his "inner Steve Jobs" and teased an announcement that is likely to drop soon.
Channeling my inner Steve Jobs for A MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW!
Stay tuned… @Apple 🍎 https://t.co/xxYoB41w9B
This is not McGregor's first collaboration with Apple. There is already an app on the Apple Store called MacMoji by McGregor, from which users can download sets of memes and emoticons featuring the UFC star.
#2. Kevin Lee is back in the UFC with an exclusive contract
Kevin Lee has returned to where his career took off after having tried his fortune at other promotions.
After a brief stint in Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC, 'The Motown Phenom' is back on the UFC roster with an exclusive deal.
The 30-year-old told ESPN that he was grateful to Dana White for welcoming him back to the promotion after releasing him a little over a year ago:
"I met with Dana White and Hunter Campbell, and I feel like I'm going home. I'm grateful for them welcoming back and looking forward to the next chapter of my career."
Lee is yet to be booked for his return to the octagon.
'The Motown Phenom' was unceremoniously released from the UFC in December 2021. Lee previously stated that he suspects the decision was made over the promotion's pay dispute clash with Francis Ngannou, who was then managed by the same agency as him. His time at EFC did not go quite as smoothly either, with Lee believing Nurmagomedov held a grudge against him.
#1. Francis Ngannou is up for whatever stipulation Tyson Fury can think of
Tyson Fury has long teased a potential fight with Francis Ngannou, and it seems like he's still interested despite the former UFC heavyweight champion's exit from the promotion.
'The Gypsy King' recently put forward a set of intriguing mixed-rules stipulations that included using 4oz gloves inside a cage under Queensberry rules with Mike Tyson as the referee.
Strange as that sounds, Ngannou has agreed to all of them and provoked Fury to name any more rules he might have in mind.
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@Tyson_Fury v @francis_ngannou in a cage, with @MikeTyson as a referee 
🍿*4oz gloves ✅️
*Cage ✅️
*Mike Tyson as referee ✅️
*Queensberry rules✅️
What else?
- Baddest Man on the Planet twitter.com/boxxer/status/…
Earlier, Ngannou posted pictures of Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua, asking his fans to pick who he should face next.
Decisions 🤔 https://t.co/96OSS65rGW