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Conor McGregor, a UFC great, recently shared on his Instagram account that he was involved in a biking accident. He was riding on the streets of Ireland when a driver, who did not see him due to the sun’s reflection, ran into him. Despite the accident, McGregor only sustained a few scratches and could document the event by sharing an image of his broken bicycle and two videos. 

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In the first video, he can be seen speaking with the driver who apologizes for the accident, while in the second video, he thanks God and his martial arts training for helping him react quickly and safely. Many of his followers, including famous people, expressed their relief that he was unharmed in the accident. McGregor also noted in his post that the incident was a reminder of the dangers of biking on busy roads.

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Fans react to the accident

In an Instagram post, by MMA fighting, fans did not take this news well. Some were supporting McGregor, and some were concerned, but most were skeptical and convinced that all this was a ruse.  Here are some of the most interesting comments.

Referencing Floyd Mayweather, retired MMA fighter Mirsad Bektic wrote: “Got to do it @FloydMayweather style.”

One fan said, “He really meant thank you Khabib for getting me used to hitting the ground full speed.”

Another fan wrote, “That was Artem.

One user wrote, “Pure bullshit trying to take away attention from hitting a girl in the yacht.

Another user called the accident fake. “Conor is a smart man. Anytime he gets into trouble, or some allegations come out, he has something else newsworthy happen.”

Many fans asked the question, “is he avoiding fights?”

While one user said, “Staged, Almost the second month of the year, needs an excuse not to fight.”

Another user said, “Imagine hitting conor mcgregor with ur car and then giving him a ride home.”

Conor Mcgregor’s bicycle accident: An overview

UFC star Conor McGregor recently shared on his Instagram account that he had a near-death experience after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on the streets of Ireland. The accident occurred when the driver of the vehicle, who was unable to see McGregor due to the sun’s reflection, collided with him at full speed.

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Fortunately, McGregor, unharmed apart from a few scratches, was able to document the incident by sharing an image of his broken bicycle and two videos. In the first video, he can be seen speaking with the driver who repeatedly apologizes for the accident. Despite the shock of the incident, McGregor remained calm and even asked the driver for a ride home.

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In the second video, McGregor can be seen riding with the driver and thanking God that he came out of the experience alive. He also thanked his martial arts training for helping him react with agility for a safe landing after getting hit by the vehicle.

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Fans of McGregor were quick to react to his post, expressing their relief that he was unharmed in the accident. McGregor’s near-death experience serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of biking on busy roads and the importance of always being aware of one’s surroundings. 

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