On Saturday, August 15th, UFC 285 weigh-ins were interrupted by a surprise guest: Conor McGregor. The former two-division champion made a surprise appearance to greet fellow legend Jon Jones and promote his new movie, Notorious.
McGregor, who was dressed in a black suit and tie, made his way to the stage and shook hands with Jones before the two embraced in a hug. The crowd erupted in cheers as the two legends shared a moment.
McGregor then took the microphone and addressed the crowd. He thanked the fans for their support and said he was excited to be back in the UFC. He then went on to promote his new movie, Notorious, which is set to be released on August 28th.
McGregor then took a few questions from the crowd. He was asked about his upcoming fight with Dustin Poirier and said he was looking forward to it. He also said he was confident he would win the fight and that he was in the best shape of his life.
McGregor then thanked the crowd again and said he was looking forward to seeing them all at UFC 285. He then left the stage to a standing ovation.
The surprise appearance by McGregor was a great way to promote his new movie and show his support for fellow legend Jon Jones. It was also a great way to get the fans excited for UFC 285. McGregor’s presence at the weigh-ins was a reminder of why he is one of the biggest stars in the sport and why he is so beloved by the fans.