UFC star Conor McGregor goes viral at college basketball game

UFC's Conor McGregor hyped up the crowd at the BYU vs. Baylor basketball game on Tuesday night.
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Nobody pumps up a crowd quite like Conor McGregor.

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The world of college basketball was in for a surprise when the UFC superstar attended Tuesday night's game between BYU and Baylor, which saw the Cougars beat the Bears 93-89 in overtime. Perhaps, Ireland's McGregor was the good luck charm BYU needed - hyping up the crowd courtside.

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The former two-division champion led the crowd with a B-Y-U chant that was heard throughout the J. Willard Marriott Center. There to watch college basketball with the best seats in the house, McGregor recieved a standing ovation from the fans.

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McGregor's been making the rounds on social media as of late, attending last weekend's packed 17,000+ fan show at BKFC Knuckle Mania to the energetic BYU game in Utah.

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"The Notorious" hasn't fought since UFC 264 in July 2021, injuries getting in the way of his scheduled return at UFC 303 last summer.

Conor McGregor carried off on a stretcher following an injury against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena.
Conor McGregor is carried off a stretcher following an injury suffered against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

"Discussions ongoing, God-willing this year," McGregor said, when asked what's next for him.

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Christopher De Santiago is a 22 year-old journalist from Gainesville, Texas with years of experience covering MMA.