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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: Conor McGregor poses during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: Conor McGregor poses during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Conor McGregor has built his reputation as one of the most outspoken and brash fighter in the UFC. The Irishman has had his fair share of rivalries inside the octagon with likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz, Dustin Poirier, etc
However, this beef is not just restricted to inside of the octagon but transcends outside as well. Apart from being rivals with his opponents, the Notorious has also beefed with fighters who he hasn’t faced. It includes Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal, Henry Cejudo, etc.
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Recently, the former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping also made it to the list. It happened after McGregor made comments about Bisping’s acting career. However, The Mystic Mac, in his recent tweet clarified on his statement.
Conor McGregor extended a hand of friendship to Michael Bisping
However, after going back-n-forth on social media, the Notorious decided to shed light on his stance on the tweet that offended the Count. McGregor came out with an audio message on Twitter, where he sent a message to the Brit.
. @bisping @ChaelSonnen pic.twitter.com/xoALUkBtAf
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 5, 2022
The Irishman said, “Hey Mike, it’s Conor here, just getting on about that video, the last one I saw. I saw you didn’t understand that I was simply acting, and I thought you would’ve known. Brother, all love my man. God bless the show, God bless the fans, God bless the man.”
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The Irishman has also tagged the former UFC middleweight, Chael Sonnen in the post. The American gangster most recently discussed this rivalry on his YouTube channel.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: Conor McGregor of Ireland prepares to fight Dustin Poirier in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Sonnen revealed to the audience that Bisping introduced McGregor to his current management team when he [McGregor] only had one fight in the UFC. However, Bisping’s call wasn’t answered properly, thus creating a rift between the two.
Fans reacting to Conor McGregor’s message
Fans jumped into the subject matter to share their thoughts on social media.
He’s wired to the moon hahah https://t.co/YmQH8RE2As
— Rhys (@rhysc_99) October 5, 2022
Another one said that Conor has lost the plot.
he’s lost the plot😂😂😂 https://t.co/CG8Iqnobou
— . (@BX_10__) October 5, 2022
Meanwhile, a user compared the Notorious to the controversial singer, Kanye West
All respect to the legend but this man is becoming a bit more Kanye West every day that he passes not in the center of attention https://t.co/YqXDWU4SKz
— Tuprima (@SloathJr) October 5, 2022
A fan said that McGregor is now sober that’s why he chose to answer sensibly.
Sober Conor https://t.co/c9OLdGaykY
— Arthur 🥷(1-3) (@obiwansjedi) October 5, 2022
A user went a step further and pointed out that McGregor’s accent seemed to be a little American to him.
He did not just say his name in an American accent 😂🤣🤣😂 https://t.co/PYozFu1RQV
— MMAFayce (@MMAFayce) October 5, 2022
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Lastly, another user called our McGregor for his accent.
American now? https://t.co/u2kLPy5qd7
— Fidge (@FidgeyCent) October 5, 2022
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Fans await Count’s response to McGregor’s tweet. They are hoping that the Brit would accept the apology, hence ending this short-lived rivalry.
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