McGregor sends a message to Edgar after defeat to 'Korean Zombie': 'An icon of the sport'

Known for not keeping his tongue, sometimes Conor McGregor surprises in moments of humility. The former featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) champion never hid his admiration for Frankie Edgar and made a point of sending a message of support to the North American after his defeat to 'Korean zombie' at UFC Busan, held on the 21st, in South Korea. The 'Notório' sent the message on his official Twitter account.

“Remember what was said in the shootings, Frankie. Stay low and keep firing. Forever an icon in this game”, wrote Conor.

McGregor began to show his admiration for Edgar when he chose the American to share the Octagon on his return to MMA. At the time, the Irishman asked Ulimtate to carry out the show involving the fighters, but the move was promptly denied by Dana White, president of the organization.

When Conor proposed the fight, Edgar had recently announced that he would move to the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg). The decision was made after the athlete failed in his attempt to win the featherweight title against the former champion, Max Holloway.

Upon learning of the 'Notório' challenge, Frankie accepted the fight, but, as he did not have the approval of the UFC board, the meeting was never negotiated.

On January 18, McGregor will make his return to Ultimate after more than a year away from the sport. The athlete will exchange forces against Donald Cerrone in contention in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.).

Remember what was told in shootouts Frankie!
Stay low and keep firin!!!
Forever an icon in this game! #FrankieBaby

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 23, 2019

 

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