The 34 year-old UFC star once met Russian president Vladimir Putin.
The Russian president looked happy enough to meet the Irishman but his security team were not as impressed.
Footage shows the former double UFC Champion putting his hand over the Russian president’s shoulder and Putin’s security team swiftly intervened.
Watch it below:
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Conor McGregor meets Vladimir Putin #worldcup #conormcgregor pic.twitter.com/BEJZ6tM3JW
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Social media users reacted to the clip:
One said, “Putin looks genuinely thrilled to meet Conor, I think Putin is gonna start training with Conor.”
Another added, “Guess the arm on the shoulder was a step too far.”
A third commented, “Conor just felt fear for the first time.”
It is hoped McGregor will return to the Octagon this year and face Michael Chandler in what is sure to be an epic event.
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