Conor McGregor has taken countless punches in his career, but none hit harder than his latest blow—and it didn’t come in the octagon. This time, the impact landed in the courtroom, as his conviction has raised serious concerns about his character, revealing a troubling side behind the fame. Amid the controversy of his guilty verdict on sexual assault charges, UFC rival Rafael dos Anjos surprisingly extended empathy, responding to a post where McGregor reflected on his wrong choices and expressed regret.
On X, ACD MMA shared McGregor’s comments on the controversy, in which he admitted regretting stepping out on the woman he loves most. Despite this, the Irishman maintained that the events were consensual, with witnesses testifying to support his claim under oath. The post said that he plans to appeal the court’s decision. Subsequently, the post went viral on the internet, reaching nearly 2 million views and becoming a major topic of discussion.
Rafael dos Anjos showed empathy for Conor McGregor, saying that despite their differences, he hopes McGregor gets his life on track. RDA expressed a desire to see the Irishman make better choices moving forward, surprising many with his supportive tone amid their long-standing rivalry.
In his words, “I have my differences with this guy but I hope I hope he gets his life on track and starts making better choices.”
I have my differences with this guy but I hope I hope he gets his life on track and starts making better choices.
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 26, 2024
Talking about the rivalry, in 2016, dos Anjos had to pull out of his title fight with McGregor after breaking his foot, losing the chance at the biggest fight of his career. Since then, both fighters have traded shots at each other over multiple issues. But now, during McGregor’s tough time, dos Anjos has stood by him.
Andrew Tate Backs Conor McGregor Amid All Controversies
While many fans on the internet, including Islam Makhachev, have mocked McGregor for his behavior, plenty have stood by him. One of the most notable supporters is Andrew Tate, who voiced his backing for McGregor during this challenging time.
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On X, ‘Top G’ went off on the ruling, calling it “bullshit.” He claimed some women use rich men and then accuse them when the money stops flowing. Tate argued the case highlights narcissism and an inability to handle rejection.
Bullshit ruling against Conor Mcgregor.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) November 22, 2024
Women sleep with rich men and if that man doesn't fund their life afterwards they lie and sue.
Their brutal narcissism can't take the L of being undesired.
We've set a dangerous precedent.
It's literally impossible to be a man in the… pic.twitter.com/IeIRghkeMt
All eyes are now on McGregor, with everyone eager to see how he will make his return to the octagon and defy these challenging times.
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