Conor McGregor Channels His Inner ‘Mystic Mac’ While Predicting UFC Gold for His SBG Ireland Stablemate After He Re-Signed With Dana White and Co.

Published 08/25/2023, 8:31 AM EDT

It’s official! UFC’s Light Heavyweight star Johnny Walker will continue on their roster. Ever since Walker stepped into the fight game, his caliber and grit have established him as one of the top guns in his division. However, his stint at the UFC was on the verge of falling apart, as his contract had expired. But luckily for Dana White and Co. – the Brazilian MMA star has re-signed with the UFC, on a multi-fight deal. Within minutes, the news of Walker’s new contract made waves across the community.

Many MMA fans, gurus, and even critics congratulated the #6 Light Heavyweight for retaining his position in the promotion. Among these comments and reactions, one particular endorsement stood out and caught the attention of the MMA community. UFC’s ‘Notorious’ star, and Walker’s SBG Ireland teammate – Conor McGregor, has now come out lauding the Brazilian’s wise move. Moreover, he has declared his high expectations from the Light Heavyweight star. So, what is ‘Notorious’ saying about his fellow teammate?

Conor McGregor makes a ‘Mystic Mac’ style prediction for Johnny Walker

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Conor McGregor seemed thrilled about the prospect of Walker’s re-signing with Dana White and Co. Considering the duo are teammates at SBG Ireland and train under the same legendary coach John Kavanagh – it’s safe to say that they share a deep bond.

Hence, ‘Notorious’ has some big expectations from his SBG stablemate, as he looks forward to Walker’s unfolding career. Moreover, channeling his inner ‘Mystic Mac’ as he often does – McGregor shared a motivating message to Johnny Walker via his Instagram story. He reposted an Instagram post by Paradigm Sports on his story, where the light heavyweight can be seen signing his new UFC deal. Alongside the re-posted IG post, the Irishman’s story caption read: “Big Congrats Johnny Walker. I see LHW Gold for Johnny under Coach Kavanagh and SBG.”

However, this is not the first time that ‘Notorious’ has publicly backed his SBG teammate. Flashback to UFC Charlotte, which took place on May 13, 2023, the former double champion was left thoroughly impressed by Walker’s dominant performance.

Backing SBG Teammates: A consistent trend from McGregor

While the UFC Fight Night delivered some of the most tantalizing clashes, Johnny Walker’s victory over Anthony Smith stole a lot of the spotlight. After Walker’s win, some critics suggested that the current state of the UFC’s LHW division is sad. This assessment stemmed from a dissatisfaction with Walker’s not-so-fancy fighting style and footwork. But how could ‘Notorious’ let these criticisms of his teammate slide?

In his peculiar no-holds-barred fashion, he took to his X handle and dismissed all such notions. Moreover, he lauded the Irish-Brazilian fighter, voicing his POV on what he thought of the clash. The Irishman argued:

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Disagree. That’s real nice tracking and pinning of the head here by Walker, and coincidentally, nice decision making by Smith to go down to the ankle pick attempt as if he hadn’t he’d have been stopped cold here if he stays on the feet. Good all round imo. Congrats Paradigms… https://t.co/CJU4UAfMS7
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 14, 2023

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Addressing detractors on his X handle, McGregor shared his perspective, emphasizing Walker’s technical prowess and strategic decision-making. In ‘Notorious’s unwavering endorsement and ‘Mystic Mac’-like prediction, Johnny Walker finds not just a teammate, but a potential mentor in the UFC journey ahead. As Walker’s career unfolds under the SBG Ireland banner, the echoes of the Irishman’s support resonate, inspiring a path toward UFC gold. What do you make of the Irishman’s heartfelt support for Johnny Walker? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Conor McGregor Channels His Inner ‘Mystic Mac’ While Predicting UFC Gold for His SBG Ireland Stablemate After He Re-Signed With Dana White and Co.

Conor McGregor makes a ‘Mystic Mac’ style prediction for Johnny Walker

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