Conor McGregor surprises with change in physique and weight: what was done?

Conor McGregor He is one of the most important fighters in the history of the UFC. In his prime, the Irishman won everything he set his sights on in the featherweight division.

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It seems that the Irish fighter since his last in 2021 has dedicated himself to enjoying his life with family and friends, on different occasions he has been seen at public events with world figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo in the boxing show 'Day of Reckoning'.

That day, the mixed martial arts champion looked very physically changed, his fans noticed him with a few extra kilos and it was speculated that he had gained weight after years without professional activity.

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The last time McGregor He got into the ring in July 2021 against Dustin Poiriera bitter fight for the British gladiator who lost in the first round and left the event with a broken leg.

Since that day, conor He has gained more than 15 kilograms of weight, although he himself explained that it was a pure muscle gain “and not a drop of fat.”

There has been much speculation about the fighter's drastic physical change, some talk about a possible return to fight in the category. welterweight to take on a new challenge in his sports career, just as he did a few years ago when he got into a boxing ring to fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Others have speculated about the possible use of substances to gain weight and gain muscle, but from the environment of McGregor They have not confirmed any of the information.

Topuria Challenge

After achieving victory and establishing himself as featherweight world champion, after an impressive KO of Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria revealed what his next big fight would be.

Now, Conor McGregor who is one of the most recognized and important fighters in the history of the UFC was challenged by Topuria stating that: “McGregor, if you have the balls, I'll wait for you in Spain.”

The response has not taken long and although details of when and what this confrontation would be like are unknown, McGregor I do not hesitate to accept the challenge imposed by the new champion.

Through the comments on an Instagram post made by the account ESPN in which the statements of Ilia Topuriathe remembered fighter wrote: “I have huge balls, I have 4 children,” implying that he is ready to accept a new fight.

Later, at the press conference, the new champion responded to the newspaper AS, the reasons that led him to make this call. “Because conor represents the last chapter of the MMA. So, to close the chapter and leave it forgotten, it is the fight I want,” she said.

According to the aforementioned media, this fight would be planned to take place in the legendary stadium Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spaindue to the effort he has Topuria to carry the UFC to the country that received him when he was 15 years old.

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With information from Futbolred.

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