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The UFC star Conor McGregor had a start to the year that only a few expected. While the former UFC champion escaped a near-death experience, he also got announced as the coach on the upcoming 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter. Eyeing a victory to add another laurel to his resume, the UFC cash cow gears up for his much-awaited return against Michael Chandler. Further, the fans will finally witness the ‘Notorious’ grace the Octagon since his last outing, which took place in July 2021. However, amid these developments, he also found the time from his tight schedule to host the American singer, Chris Brown.

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Notably, the 34-year-old recently hosted the “King of R&B” who is currently on a tour in the UK. Additionally, McGregor took to Instagram and shared a few snippets from the night. And the fans could gather that the duo, which divides the opinions of their respective fans alike, had a thrilling evening.

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Conor McGregor welcomes his ‘homie’ Chris Brown

The SBG Ireland team product and his guest of the evening, Chris Brown, both appeared in an ecstatic state. Moreover, the snippets from the night also tell a similar story.

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Thus, he captioned, “Me and the homie @chrisbrownofficial 🇮🇪 #propermadnight #welcometoireland “

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Markedly, in one of the pictures, the 22-6 record holder could be seen holding a Proper 20 Whiskey bottle, the brand he co-founded and subsequently sold for huge profits.

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Similarly, the fans could indirectly find a clue for the preparation the MMA fighter-turned-Hollywood actor undertaking for his upcoming clash against ‘Iron’ that might take place in August of this year.

McGregor’s preparation for TUF

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On paying close attention to the images, the fans could notice the red circular marks on his right shoulder. These marks are the result of a technique called ‘cupping’. The renowned technique helps athletes with sore muscles feel better. The technique, which is less common in America and Europe, originated in Asia.

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Significantly, the Irishman will don the coach’s duties after 8 years. In his previous endeavor, McGregor went toe-to-toe with UFC legend Urijah Faber. Despite the efforts, the ‘California Kid’ bagged the win against him.

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Rohit Lohan is a senior Boxing writer and analyst at EssentiallySports. With over 1000 articles to his credit, Rohit has scrupulously unraveled the complexities involved in the sport. Being a beacon of expertise in the world of combat sports, his strengths include statistical analysis and accurate fight predictions that have garnered significant praise.

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