A Conor McGregor fan has hailed the UFC star a 'legend' after bumping into him in a Dubai gym.
The Dubliner is currently in the Middle East as he prepares for a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier this summer.
McGregor suffered a shock loss to the American in January and will face him for a third time in Las Vegas on July 10.
One fan shared a photo with the former two-weight champion on Instagram, saying: "What a city we live in...
"Dubai, the city where you suddenly find yourself training in the same gym as none other than the MMA legend, the Champ Champ, the Notorious Conor McGregor himself!
"It’s an absolute privilege seeing Conor at the gym, catching glimpses of his training and the magic he creates when he hits the bags.
"And even though he is busy, he still always takes the time to stop, smile, say hi and even take pictures. What a legend!
"Can’t wait to see him back in the Octagon July 10th. I know it will feel extra special watching him after the weeks he spent training here in Dubai. Let’s go Champ Champ!"
McGregor shared the post, commenting: "Thank you for the kind words."
Meanwhile, McGregor has been labelled a "conman" by UFC rival Colby Covington, who said it was "laughable" that the Irish star is trying to compete for the welterweight title.
Covington told Submission Radio : “I think it’s laughable. It’s comical. I mean, you just got sparked by Dustin Soyier. Go ask Dustin Soyier about the times we used to train together.
"He used to cry. He lived in the gym crying. He told his coach Mike Brown (fake crying), ‘Oh, man, Colby’s so tough. I can’t stop him. Why’s he so good? Why does he use his pace so much? And I quit like a little b***h!’
“So you just got sparked by Dustin Soyier, so sit the f*** down, Conman McGregor."
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