So just how bad is this cut on Conor McGregor's nose?

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor was every bit the well-dressed, fast-talking Irishman he was expected to be today during multiple appearances on ESPN, but fans were a little surprised to see “The Notorious” sporting a very noticeable cut on his nose.

Just five days before McGregor (16-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is scheduled to face Dennis Siver (22-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night 59, is the wound bad enough to affect the fast-rising superstar’s participation in the event?

At least for now, neither McGregor or UFC officials seem all too worried.

A UFC official told MMAjunkie that company executives were “not concerned” by the cut at this time, nor was McGregor. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not publicly authorized to discuss such matters.

According to the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission’s laws and regulations regarding MMA, pre-fight medical inspections aren’t necessarily supposed to give a great deal of importance to minor cuts or scrapes.

The commission’s 523 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 13.05 states:

The physician shall examine each unarmed combatant thoroughly before the contest, giving particular attention to the heart, lungs, pulse, blood pressure, eyes, and any indication of hernia. A special in-depth examination shall be made of any symptoms of ill health or physical impairment. The physician shall ask each unarmed combatant about any previous injuries or physical problems and shall note the information obtained on the record. The physician shall certify whether the unarmed combatant’s physical condition is sufficient for them to engage in the scheduled match. If the unarmed combatant shows any signs of mental, optical, organic or other deterioration, the physician shall advise the unarmed combatant of his or her findings and report the same to the Commission. Once so advised by the Commission physician, the unarmed combatant shall not participate in any exhibition until the Commission approves their resumption of unarmed combat.

For what it’s worth, Massachusetts State Athletic Commission officials have yet to inspect the wound. However, Terrel Harris, Communications Director for the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, said on Tuesday that he would forward the video to the commission, which oversees UFC Fight Night 59.

For more on UFC Fight Night 59, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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