Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter known as “The Madman” in the MMA world, attracted attention when he appeared at the Emirates Stadium. He was there to cheer on Arsenal in the match against Paris Saint Germain on October 2.
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Arsenal won 2-0 against their opponents, with goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz. However, the highlight of the event belonged to Conor McGregor, when he came down to the pitch and made some playful moves with star Saka.
McGregor and the joke with Arsenal striker
McGregor and his unexpected “performances”
When he met Saka, McGregor decided to bring his signature MMA moves to the pitch. He tried out some kicks and grappling moves on Saka, leaving the Englishman looking like “a helpless victim”.
Video of the scene quickly went viral, attracting attention and making fans.
One person commented: “Saka looked helpless.” Another added: “He almost wanted to kick Arsenal’s best player. Saka must be really worried about his career.”
One fan humorously said: “When McGregor tried to grab Saka, I really thought he was going to knock Saka down.”
McGregor’s memorable visit
Aside from his on-field antics, McGregor had some other fun moments at the Emirates Stadium. He played football with players like Declan Rice and Saka, posed for photos and even showed off the great view from his VIP box.
Having been out of the UFC for some time since breaking his leg in a fight in 2021, McGregor has remained popular and charismatic wherever he has appeared. After injuries and delays, McGregor is now hoping to return to the ring next year.
The presence of “Madman” at Emirates Stadium brought laughter to the audience. Many people hope that the team nicknamed “The Gunners” will be given more strength by the Irish boxer to aim for the Premier League title this season.
