Conor McGregor does not hesitate when asked to describe the atmosphere at Newcastle in the Arsenal match
Conor McGregor didn't hesitate when asked to describe the atmosphere at Newcastle's win over Arsenal.
the first UFC The champion was spotted in the crowd at St. James' Park on Saturday.
He watched as Eddie Howe's side cruised to a 1-0 home win thanks to Alexander Isak's first-half header.
During the match, McGregor he appeared on talkSPORT and was asked what he thought of St. James' Park.
The Irishman explained: “It's incredible to be here at Newcastle's stadium, St James's. It's incredible, what an arena, what a stadium. It's got a lot of character.
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“I'm excited to see how the game plays out. Great game here today.”
As for the local support and the atmosphere inside the stadium, he added: “It's a hole in there, it's a bear hole, so it's intense.
“I even see the Arsenal fans, where they are putting the Arsenal fans, right at the top of the arena.
“But to be fair, Arsenal fans have traveled too, so it's always great to see passionate fans and I'm here enjoying the spectacle.”
His visit to St James' Park comes a month after McGregor caused a stir at another Arsenal match.
The mixed martial arts artist watched at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League.
After the game, he posed for photos with the players and was seen shooting at goal.
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Even the club has seen his antics consider a change in the rules of the day after the UFC icon found his way onto the court.
McGregor had been in Newcastle ahead of a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in the city.
BKFC 68 took place at the Utilita Arena on Saturday night, with the 36-year-old He sat in the front row for the fights.
was also seen gathering the crowd between fights during the event.
McGregor is a co-owner of the promotion after purchasing a share of the company in April.
Meanwhile, his absence from the Octagon continues after an injury setback earlier this year.
After recovering from a fractured tibia against Daniel Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.
I was ready to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 this summer but it was forced to withdraw due to a toe injury.
