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The much-awaited comeback of Conor McGregor is finally happening, and the fans are super excited. The Dubliner will take on Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on his return. One of McGregor’s closest friends, Ebanie Bridges, recently appeared on the Instant Casinos show. Bridges is a former IBF Bantamweight Champion and the ambassador of McGregor’s new stout brand, Forged Irish Stout.

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During her recent interview, she cleared the air surrounding her relationship with Conor McGregor. The 37-year-old also took the opportunity to share her opinion on McGregor’s acting career.

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Ebanie Bridges feels Conor McGregor can become anything he wants

Conor McGregor is without a doubt one of the biggest stars in MMA. However, his stardom is not only confined to the Octagon. He is now on the verge of becoming a big Hollywood superstar. ‘Mystic Mac’ recently made his Hollywood debut with ‘Road House’. The 35-year-old played the role of ‘Knox’ opposite Hollywood A-lister Jake Gyllenhaal. During a recent interview with Instant Casinos on YouTube, Bridges was asked whether McGregor can feature in more movies or not.

To this, the former champion said, “I’d have to see his movie. But definitely like he’s full of character. He’s already got the brand you know what I mean. He can do anything. He’s one of those people like I believe like me . You know we can do anything that we put our mind to. And he’s lucky cuz he’s already got a name. So you know he could go . Everything man. He could be anything. I believe he can be anything. He’s an incredible human. Honestly if you meet him in person. He would walk in a room. He lights up the room. Like even just when it’s like you know a few people. He’s just got that about him.” 

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McGregor has moved on from his Hollywood success and is now focused on his comeback fight. The former two-division champion had to wait a long time to get his fight. As McGregor prepares for his next challenge former BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal shared his opinion about the return.

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Jorge Masvidal questions Mystic Mac’s comeback at UFC 303

It was the year 2021 when Conor McGregor was last seen inside the Octagon. Now the champion is finally returning at International Fight Week( June 29) and his comeback has already gathered a lot of attention from the fans. However, former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has raised some serious concerns before his return. In a recent conversation with the media, Masvidal shared his opinion on the comeback. He said, “I don’t know man, just test that motherfu**er. You know, we’re all here getting tested.”

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The fighter further added, “USADA has been knocking at my door for fu**ing years. I don’t want to see people not properly get drug tested, you know? ‘Cause if I’m getting drug tested, all should be getting drug tested,” McGregor is without a doubt one of the most tested athletes in the UFC. He has already been tested five times this year, which is two times more than any other fighter. The Dubliner has put in the hard yards to get back to his best shape possible. However, it will be interesting to see whether he gets tested again or not.

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Anirban Chatterjee is a senior reporter at EssentiallySports and a core member of the NFL NewsCenter team. With an MBA in Sports Management and two years covering the UFC beat at ES, he blends newsroom precision with a deep understanding of game dynamics. At ES, he covers high-stakes games, breaking news, and viral moments—delivering fast, informed reporting with a modern perspective that speaks to both hardcore fans and casual readers alike.

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