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When you are seen in public with someone as famous as Conor McGregor, you are surely going to find yourself in the center of the limelight for a long time. Known for his social lifestyle filled with parties, McGregor is constantly seen with many famous people. However, none of the Irishman’s interactions have created more buzz than the one with Ebanie Bridges.

Ebanie Bridges is a professional boxer who hails from Sydney, Australia. It has been months since MMA fans first saw ‘The Notorious’ with Bridges. However, the controversy and intrigue around the two of them have been in the headlines ever since. Moreover, the two have also had some surprising interactions on social media.

Ebanie Bridges’ age, height, and boxing record

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Fighting in the bantamweight division, Bridges stands 5 feet 1 inches tall. The ‘Blonde Bomber’ just turned 37, and has been professionally boxing for 4 years. In her short but impressive boxing career, Bridges has a record of 9 wins and 1 loss. In 2021, she won the vacant ANBF Australian female super-bantamweight title against Carol Earl.

However, the 37-year-old lost her title in the very next fight against Shannon Courtenay. This turned out to be her only loss. On 26 March 2022, Bridges won the IBF female bantamweight title in her 9th professional bout. Currently, she has defended the title once, and her next fight isn’t announced yet.

When Ebanie Bridges and UFC star Conor McGregor first made headlines

On May 20th, 2023, the rematch between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron was held. Many big names were present in attendance to watch this exciting fight. One of those famous names was Conor McGregor. Moreover, Ebanie Bridges was there at the fight as well.

McGregor and Bridges had a positive interaction, and the two even posed together for several photographs. Soon, these pictures reached the realm of the internet and went viral. Fans had some wild reactions, and it almost seemed like the pairing of McGregor and Bridges left the MMA world in splits.

Ebanie Bridges with Conor McGregor at Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius

Months later, fans once again saw Bridges with the Irishman. This time, it was at the Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight. One of the main sponsors of the event was McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout. Surprisingly, Bridges was a big part of Stout’s promotion.

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The female boxing sensation posed with McGregor’s beverage while wearing his merchandise. The Irishman later made a grand entrance into the O2 arena, with a group of ring girls. One of the ring girls, as you might have guessed, was Ebanie Bridges.

Once again, this unexpected meetup triggered polarising reactions from fans. Later, Bridges took to her social media to respond to the backlash which she was getting. “Shoutout to everyone talking about me and @TheNotoriousMMA & @ForgedStout. Especially the haters cos u guys r talking the loudest,” she wrote.

Birthday wishes for Ebanie Bridges from Conor McGregor

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On September 22, Bridges celebrated her 37th birthday and posted a picture of herself. Soon, the picture grasped the attention of many, including Conor McGregor. The Irishman sent birthday wishes to the Australian boxer in the comments section. “Happy birthday Ebanie The Great,” UFC’s first double champ wrote.

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Every time McGregor and Bridges have been seen together, a wave of controversy and media attention has followed. Now, fans are eagerly waiting to see the two together once again. What are your thoughts and opinions about this uncanny pairing? Do let us know in the comments below.

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