Conor McGregor surprises fans as he makes an appearance at Bellator 275

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The Notorious Conor McGregor was present to support fellow fighters from his gym SBG at Bellator 275 which went down at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

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McGregor came in to support fellow SBG fighter Lee Hammond, who was fighting on the prelims of Bellator 275.

Lee Hammond made his Bellator debut in a winning effort against Jamie Hay.

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Hammond won the fight via TKO in the first round, as a delighted Conor McGregor entered the cage to greet his friend.

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McGregor at bellator 275

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Conor McGregor surprises fans as he makes an appearance at Bellator 275

The Notorious Conor McGregor was present to support fellow fighters from his gym SBG at Bellator 275 which went down at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Lee Hammond made his Bellator debut in a winning effort against Jamie Hay.

Hammond won the fight via TKO in the first round, as a delighted Conor McGregor entered the cage to greet his friend.

McGregor at bellator 275

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