McGregor receives a visit from Cristiano Ronaldo and praises: 'An animal'

McGregor posed with Cristiano Ronaldo at the UFC gym in Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Less than a month before his rematch against Nate diaz, Conor McGregor received a very illustrious visit during his training. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo stopped by the UFC gym in Las Vegas (USA) and teamed up with the Irish fighter.

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CR7, who is still on vacation shortly after winning the Euros with the Portuguese team, took a photo with the UFC featherweight champion, including a simulated fight in the middle of the octagon. “It’s great to see you, brother”, said the Real Madrid star, in a photo posted on his Instagram.

McGregor returned the courtesy. “My brother Ronaldo showed up at the gym today. He's an animal. Thank you, Cristiano, much respect! I see you in first place on next year's Forbes list”, commented the fighter, referring to the list of the highest paid athletes in the world.

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McGregor returns to the Octagon on August 20th, in the main fight of UFC 202. The Irishman will try to avenge the only defeat he suffered in Ultimate, in March, when he was submitted by rear naked choke.