"I stand with India" - Conor McGregor lends support after training with Ramston Rodrigues
Conor McGregor has sent his Indian fans into a frenzy after sharing an image with Ramston Rodrigues, whom the Irishman has tipped as India's next heavyweight champion.
Taking to his official Instagram handle, McGregor shared an image of himself and Rodrigues after their training session. The Notorious One wrote that working with Rodrigues has made him realize how strong India and its people are.
McGregor also showcased his support towards India in its fight against COVID-19. He reminded everyone that the world stands with the country. India has been going through a challenging period in its battle against the second wave of coronavirus.
Here's what Conor McGregor shared after his training session with Ramston Rodrigues:
Conor McGregor is currently in camp and preparing for his third fight against Dustin Poirier. The former two-division UFC world champion has already suffered a defeat to The Diamond this year but is more than determined to avenge his loss to Poirier at UFC 257.
Returning to the Octagon in January, McGregor was finished by Poirier inside the second round of their rematch. The Diamond ended the bout with a brutal flurry of punches to hand the Irishman the first TKO/KO loss of his career.
Conor McGregor seems sharper than ever ahead of UFC 264
Conor McGregor is currently in camp for his highly awaited trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. The former UFC lightweight champion looked to be in incredible shape two months prior to the third fight against Poirier.
As per his social media posts, McGregor is already in training with John Mitchell and has also undergone sessions with India's Ramston Rodrigues. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion will return to the Octagon on July 10 for the UFC 264 pay-per-view.
With the UFC set to make their grand return to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Conor McGregor will also aim to put together one of the most dominant performances of his career.