UFC featherweight contender Conor McGregor gave Irish fans quite a treat on the final leg of the 10-city world tour to promote his upcoming fight with champion Jose Aldo at UFC 189.
In front of a raucous crowd in Dublin, Aldo declared himself the “King of Dublin,” through his translator. “When I got here it was raining, but I brought brought the sun with me.”
McGregor, the Irishman behind an amazing resurgence in the popularity of mixed martial arts in the country, took issue with the statement. After audaciously kicking his feet on up the media table, he stepped past UFC President Dana White and grabbed Aldo’s belt, waving it to the crowd while Aldo was held back by White. Security swarmed the stage, separated the fighters and returned the belt as McGregor shouted “you’re looking at the king.”
The two men have been the center of attention over the last two weeks, as their media series has delivered contentious moment after contentious moment. While Aldo has largely stayed stone-faced as McGregor has actively looked to press his buttons, things nearly boiled over here.
The two will meet in the cage at UFC 189 on July 11. Stick with Bleacher Report for more news on the fight as it becomes available.
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