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Hollywood actor Liam Neeson recently caused a stir when he aired his grievances against the UFC and its biggest star, Conor McGregor. Neeson made it clear that he can’t stand the sport, calling it senseless and comparing UFC fights to bar brawls. He took things a step further by belittling fellow Irishman and UFC superstar, labeling him a ‘little leprechaun’. Neeson even went on to claim that McGregor brings shame to Ireland. This controversy has become the talk of the town, with fans and the news circuit buzzing about Neeson‘s remarks.

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And recently, a spoof video of the whole Liam Neeson-Conor McGregor saga hit the internet; leaving McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh in stitches with its humorous narrative.

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Coach Kavanagh finds entertainment in the Conor McGregor-Liam Neeson controversy

The internet never fails to bring its A-game, pulling out all the stops to add a little humor to this heated controversy with Liam Neeson‘s outburst on Conor McGregor. A video hit the internet that reimagined the iconic ‘I will find you, and I will kill you’ scene from ‘Taken’ with McGregor‘s famous retort ‘Shut your f*cking mouth. You’ll do nothing.

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The video then transitions to McGregor on a bicycle and eventually getting hit by a car with Neeson in the driver’s seat, referencing the recent accident involving the Irish fighter. This creative take on the controversy had Conor McGregor‘s coach, John Kavanagh, in stitches as he couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

As Liam Neeson claims that Conor McGregor gives Ireland a bad name, McGregor‘s recent actions may prove him wrong. Katie Taylor is set to have a homecoming fight in Dublin, but financial difficulties may prevent it from happening. However, McGregor has come to the rescue. He’s sparing no expense to ensure the fight takes place, rolling out the red carpet for Taylor‘s big moment.

Conor McGregor offers to cover the cost of the hometown hero

Conor McGregor has thrown his support behind fellow Irish native Katie Taylor as she prepares for her second bout with Amanda Serrano. The Irishman is stepping up to the plate to make the Irish boxer’s homecoming event possible. Reports of the fight taking place in Dublin’s famed Croke Park are starting to spread, but its security expense has made for a setback to that. To which McGregor has offered to pick up the tab. He is ensuring that Taylor will get her chance to shine in front of a hometown crowd.

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McGregor wrote, “The extra security bill is 500k to have Katie Taylor fight at croke park? I will sponsor the event to see this happen.”

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He is going above and beyond to make this event a reality, leaving no detail overlooked. With McGregor‘s support, Taylor is sure to feel the luck of the Irish in her corner as she steps into the ring for her highly anticipated match.

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