McGregor looks to make history as Alvarez plans to end McGregor's illusion of greatness

We are just days away to the biggest fight in UFC history, writes Ciaran O'Flynn for the Irish Examiner.

McGregor looks to make history as Alvarez plans to end McGregor's illusion of greatness
Mon, 07 Nov, 2016 - 10:23

We are just days away to the biggest fight in UFC history, writes Ciaran O'Flynn for the Irish Examiner.

Conor McGregor takes on UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez next Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City at UFC 205.

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