5 Things we noted from UFC 229 Press Conference

#1 Conor McGregor provokes Khabib over World Cup final pic with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Safe to say McGregor played all his cards right last night

At this year's FIFA World Cup, former UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was present in the stands during the finals of the tournament, alongside his arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin as well.

McGregor seemed to be pretty much buzzing about the fact that he clicked a photo with the Russian President, however, as far as Khabib was concerned, the current UFC Lightweight Champion apparently isn't a big fan of clicking a photo with someone else and that also includes his very own President Mr. Vladimir Putin.

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After being asked by a reporter, how Khabib had felt looking from the stands during the final of the FIFA World Cup, The Eagle stated that it was indeed a great experience and it was certainly a great Football match as well.

"It was great match, you know. How I feel? I don't feel nothing, because I never want to take picture with someone. Doesn't matter with president or with someone..."- Khabib stated.

"Are you disrespecting your president Vladimir Putin!?" McGregor keenly interjected. "Are you disrespecting your president Vladimir Putin!? Then what do you mean by that?"- McGregor stated in response.

The first face off!! 🔥Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor square off ahead of #UFC229!! pic.twitter.com/xfPw8vPVX7

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