McGregor Caught Laughing After Rosas Chokes Covington
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Conor McGregor had a front-row seat for one of the quickest finishes of the year, and he loved every second of it.
The former UFC double champion was cageside in Rome when Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Colby Covington in just 40 seconds, according to MMA Mania. Video footage circulating after the event showed McGregor visibly amused by the outcome, caught on camera reacting to the finish as Covington tapped.
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Rosas Jr. Stuns Covington in Rome
The bantamweight contender locked in the submission before Covington could establish any offense, marking one of the fastest finishes in recent UFC memory. Rosas Jr. has now won three straight fights since moving up from flyweight earlier this year.
McGregor has been active at recent UFC events across Europe despite remaining sidelined from competition. His next appearance is expected at UFC 335 in London, where he is scheduled to attend as a guest analyst.
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