Supporting McGregor, Schwarzenegger guarantees his presence in the fight between the Irishman and José Aldo

McGregor (right) alongside Schwarzenegger (left) in a meeting in 2013. Photo: Reproduction

It is not today that Conor McGregor and Arnold Schwarzenegger have a good relationship. The bodybuilder, Hollywood actor and former governor of California has already met the fighter a few times and every now and then the pair exchange friendly messages through social media. After McGregor's triumph over Dennis Siver at UFC FN 59, in the early hours of this Monday (19), Schwarzenegger congratulated the Irishman and made a point of guaranteeing his presence in the featherweight title fight between Conor and José Aldo.

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“Congratulations to 'McGregorNator' Conor 'The Notorious' McGregor for exterminating another opponent. I can't wait for his world title fight. I'll be there, in the original English)”, said the eternal T-800 Terminator from the film “The Terminator”, also making reference to one of his character's most classic lines in James Cameron's films: “I'll be back” (“I I will be back”, in free translation).

Although it is not yet official, it is likely that Conor McGregor e José Aldo fight for the featherweight belt on the weekend of the Memorial Day (which honors war veterans), on May 23, in Las Vegas (USA), at UFC 187. The information was released by president Dana White at a press conference. According to White, the organization practically ruled out holding the duel in Ireland due to a series of logistical problems and the estimated loss of around 30% of sales. pay-per-view hosting the card outside the United States.

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