Conor McGregor grapples with Bukayo Saka in bizarre incident at Emirates Stadium
Conor McGregor showed off his MMA skills on Bukayo Saka following Arsenal's 2-0 win over PSG at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Conor McGregor pretended to punch, kick and wrestle Bukayo Saka following Arsenal's 2-0 win over PSG at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
McGregor made his way onto the pitch after the big Champions League win for Mikel Arteta's side and was spotted exchanging passes with Declan Rice and Saka as he showed off his soccer skills.
In a new video doing the rounds on social media, McGregor can be seen taking a fighting stance opposite Saka, and in a playful fashion, pretending to land a series of strikes.
READ MORE: Conor McGregor slammed over antics at Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois fight
READ MORE: Conor McGregor told to consider UFC return fight with Paddy Pimblett
Saka and others laugh initially, and when the English winger moves in to hug McGregor, the Notorious one starts to initiate a takedown before pulling back as those watching roar with laughter.
While McGregor clearly got the better of that mock encounter, his actual fighting future is far less certain. The Irishman hasn't fought since 2021, and while he was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler earlier this year, that bout is on ice with Chandler accepting a fight with Charles Oliveira instead.
Speaking at Anthony Joshua's Wembley Stadium bout with Daniel Dubois last month, McGregor gave an update on his fighting future:
"It will be 2025," said McGregor when asked when he would return to fighting at AJ v Dubois, "We will see. My opponent that I had scheduled... it is what it is.
"I take it on board and rock on. My job is to go to the gym and be in shape. Whenever it is and wherever it is. I will be 100 per cent ready. I must get two fights in 2025. It's the promised land. Who knows (who the next opponent will be). It does not matter. Whoever, let's see. I like it to be Chandler. I wish him well and see where it goes."
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.