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Conor McGregor Joins Drake in the Celebrations after the Release of Certified Lover Boy

Published 09/03/2021, 9:58 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor and his friendship with Drake is no secret to fans. They’ve been spotted together several times and Drake is one of Conor’s most supportive celebrity fans. Drake even accompanied Conor to UFC 229 and the weigh-ins against Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Notorious took to Instagram to congratulate Drake on the release of his long-awaited album, Certified Lover Boy.

Drake was referred to by McGregor as his “bro.” He stated that the Canadian’s new album is a classic and that he was on his way to Delilah in Los Angeles to blast it. The post features the artwork for Certified Lover Boy and two pictures he has with the artist.

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Drake and Conor McGregor’s friendship

The ‘Certified Lover Boy’ rapper was spotted cheering on Conor McGregor during his UFC 229 fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, which the Irish fighter lost. He also accompanied him in his weigh-ins against Khabib. Given how close they are, it is no surprise McGregor gave a huge shout-out to the album.

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The friends also left some amusing comments on the post. Drake gave the fighter a go-ahead for music “You got all the bars, drop a album.” Drake’s album now goes head-to-head with Kanye West’s Donda for the ‘Album of the Summer’ honors.

Aside from their great friendship, the pair share another thing: a £450,000 watch. They may both own a pair of the same watch, Astronomia Casino, made by Jacob and Co.

When will Conor McGregor fight again?

McGregor broke his leg when he fought American fighter Dustin Poirier in July at UFC 264. Ever since then Conor has been sharing many posts on social media, showcasing his rehabilitation and recovery. The leg break could take nine to twelve months to heal, according to the doctors’ predictions. However, he hopes to return to the octagon sooner than that.

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The Irishman will hope for a strong comeback post recovery and rehabilitation. Some speculate that Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz could face off in a trilogy fight. The rivals have been going back and forth on Twitter and this could spark something new. Nate Diaz has made it clear that he wants to face McGregor in the octagon.

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A fourth fight against Dustin Poirier has also been predicted, with the American himself asserted he is willing to fight again.

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Pranit Punjabi is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. A third-year psychology major, this Khabib Nurmagomedov fan merged his interest in psychology with his deep passion for MMA and was intrigued by this newfound new aspect to help him get closer to the action. As he believes that there is something beautiful in the art of MMA, despite all the violence and chaos, Pranit, in his articles, hopes to capture the essence of the cognitive process behind the fighting, the fighters' mental discipline, and personality which stems from their roots and background.
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