Paulo Costa reacts to street photographer's portrait of Conor McGregor

UFC middleweight Paulo Costa recently shared his thoughts on a picture of Conor McGregor captured by a street photographer. The image, which highlights McGregor's unmistakable aura, caught Costa's attention, prompting a reaction from the Brazilian.

The photographer captured a shot of the former UFC champion using a telephoto lens. However, he wasn’t impressed with McGregor’s initial expression and called out, "Smile, bro!"

This prompted the Dublin-born mixed martial artist to flash a bright grin, resulting in a surprisingly friendly and captivating photograph.

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Costa’s comments on the picture reflect the ongoing fascination with McGregor’s persona beyond the octagon.

Screenshot of Costa's comment on McGregor's portrait

As for the MMA scene, Costa’s last victory came against Luke Rockhold at UFC 278 in Aug. 2022, where he showcased his striking skills and resilience in a hard-fought bout. However, his momentum faltered in his next fight, and he suffered a tough loss to Sean Strickland, raising questions about his consistency at the top level.

Despite the setback, fans remain eager to see the Brazilian return to form and reestablish himself as a force in the division.

Ex-UFC star issues fresh challenge for Conor McGregor

Fresh off his victory over Eddie Alvarez in a thrilling bare-knuckle fight, Jeremy Stephens has set his sights on Conor McGregor.

In his post-fight interview at BKFC Knucklemania V, the veteran fighter called out the Irish superstar, proposing a high-profile clash in the bare-knuckle arena. McGregor responded to the call-out by stepping into the ring to confront Stephens, declaring:

''Who the f**k is this guy? Let's set a date, who is going to stop me man to man? No one is going to stop me. David, make the date and let's do it, I am down for the brawl''

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Whether this fight will materialize remains uncertain, as McGregor has not competed in the cage or ring for quite some time. The MMA world eagerly awaits clarity on McGregor's next move.