Conor McGregor Accused of Using Photoshopped Images to Mislead Fans

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-42fdab86-ae8c-4d60-9b64-7ce71dc60aa4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-19.571564528106315%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Former UFC two division champion, Conor McGregor's new bulked up physique has caused a lot of buzz in the world of mixed martial arts

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