Swapping the octagon for the pitch: Conor McGregor plays in a football match


MMA legend Conor McGregor temporarily traded the fighting ring for the football field, making an appearance for Black Forge FC, a team named after the Dublin pub he owns, the Black Forge Inn. McGregor shared photos from the match on his X.
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Sporting the number 11 jersey, McGregor played as a left winger, showcasing his signature aggression on the field. He engaged in physical challenges, made tackles, and even took shots on goal.
The match, played against Harding FC in the United Churches Football League, ended in a 1–1 draw.
This comes amidst a controversial period for McGregor, as he was recently found guilty by a court of raping a woman in Dublin's Beacon Hotel in December 2018. While McGregor maintained that the encounter was consensual, the court ruled against him, ordering him to pay £210,000 in compensation to the victim.
Meanwhile, speculation about McGregor's return to the octagon continues. Rumors suggest a potential fight against wrestling star Logan Paul, the brother of Jake Paul, who recently defeated Mike Tyson in a boxing match.














