"That's a nightmare" - Conor McGregor is now bigger than the UFC after a meteoric rise, according to Eddie Hearn, a boxing promoter.

EDDIE HEARN stated that Conor McGregor grew to be bigger than the UFC, which is a 'disastrous' promotion for MMA.

McGregor is the UFC's most famous and well-paid fighter.

It hasn't always been easy for employees and employers. The Irishman is at the center of many public fallouts.

Hearn, a boxing promoter, observed McGregor from afar and said McGregor was the only MMA fighter who has transcended UFC.

On The MMA Hour, he said: "For UFC where they've proven very smart is by - It's such a privilege to get a UFC contract.

You see these kids come out of Bellator or Cage Warriors or anywhere else; but, the thought of getting an UFC contract is all that matters.

"But, I feel that the UFC doesn't want you getting too big.

"And when that happens - I used to laugh at Conor because I could see the disruption he was causing within that organization, but that's not the name of this game.

"We don’t want a UFC star that is larger than Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor was bigger than the UFC. Really. That's a nightmare for these guys.

Despite their rival sports, Dana White and Dana White have developed a close friendship over the years.

Anthony Joshua's promoter is not afraid to admit that he has learned a lot from the UFC throughout the years.

Hearn stated that a lot of our business practices are inspired by the UFC, and that it is something I often tell my team to do.

"In terms of all, from the live streaming at the press conferences, to graphics, to look and feel to branding, the ring to the entire event, everything."