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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 24, 2019: Former UFC lightweight champion, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, gives a press conference. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty Images)
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 24, 2019: Former UFC lightweight champion, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, gives a press conference. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty Images)
Years ago, UFC star Conor McGregor had a sparring session with Hafpor Julius Bjornsson, aka Game of Thrones’ Ser Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane. However, according to several rumors, the UFC fighter was supposed to star in Game of Thrones. UFC President Dana White had confirmed that ‘The Notorious’ would be a part of the HBO show.
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As reported by ‘For The Win‘, White revealed it on Fox Sports Live. He said, “I knew that a few months ago that they were interested in putting him in the show. I’m glad he did it. It’ll be great.”
Many had begun speculating about his character and look.
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 12: Conor McGregor of Ireland celebrates his KO victory over Eddie Alvarez of the United States in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
As per ‘Watchers on the Wall‘- a GoT community site, one of the show’s directors was a massive UFC fan. Hence, ‘The Notorious’ was offered a part to play in season 7. As per them, there were high chances of McGregor playing the role of a pirate belonging to Euron Greyjoy’s crew, on the ship Silence.
It was thought to be a small cameo role. Hence, his fans would not have to worry about his acting skills owing to the nature of the character he was supposed to play. However, the entire gig did not take place. In fact, McGregor said nobody from the show had approached him.
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While his GoT appearance didn’t take place, he has received other acting offers as well.
As reported by ‘Bleacher Report‘, the fighter was supposed to appear in XXX: The Return of Xander Cage starring Vin Diesel. However, he could not continue through with it because he experienced a fight loss against Nate Diaz at UFC 196.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 20: (R-L) Conor McGregor of Ireland punches Nate Diaz in their welterweight bout during the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
As a result, he wanted to focus on his UFC career. ‘Mystic Mac’ fought Diaz once again at UFC 202 and defeated his opponent through a unanimous decision. Post that, he went on to capture the lightweight belt and became the double champ at UFC 205.
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Fans are excited for him to return to the Octagon after his leg injury at UFC 264. His comeback will have a lot to say about his skills and star power.
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