‘The Mac’ acknowledged his teammate’s success despite previous social media disagreements.
Following Ilia Topuria’s recent decision to vacate the featherweight title, it highlights the increasing difficulty of becoming a simultaneous two-division champion in the UFC, a feat previously achieved by Conor McGregor.
While McGregor’s return to the Octagon remains uncertain, his historical accomplishment at UFC 205, where he held both featherweight and lightweight titles, is undeniable.
‘The Notorious’ often shares his opinions on major fights on social media, unafraid to express himself candidly.
When a former training partner of McGregor’s achieved double champion status by securing a second world title, McGregor offered congratulations despite their past conflicts.
Conor McGregor Congratulates Will Fleury on OKTAGON Success with Three-Word Message
Will Fleury, representing Ireland, successfully rebuilt his career after a challenging period in PFL.
The 35-year-old joined the European promotion OKTAGON, making a strong impression with consecutive victories, ultimately winning the light heavyweight title in December.
With the previous heavyweight champion leaving the promotion, Fleury was presented with an opportunity to compete for the vacant belt at OKTAGON 68 on March 8.
After a hard-fought five-round bout, Fleury emerged victorious, becoming a two-division champion within just 11 months.
Fleury and Conor McGregor share a training background at SBG Dublin under coach John Kavanagh.
The two athletes had previously engaged in a social media dispute regarding political matters in Ireland before Fleury joined OKTAGON.
In a social media post, McGregor had criticized Fleury and suggested his association with SBG Dublin should end after his PFL departure.
Despite past tensions, Fleury received acknowledgment from McGregor, who reacted to the OKTAGON 68 main event with a brief message on his Instagram story:
“Fair f—— play!”
Will Fleury Previously Defended Paul Hughes Amidst Conor McGregor’s Criticism
Conor McGregor’s recent public disagreement with another Irish fighter involved Paul Hughes following Hughes’ Bellator lightweight title fight.
McGregor criticized Hughes after a video surfaced showing Hughes interacting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, expressing disapproval of Hughes’ representation of Ireland.
Fleury defended Hughes after McGregor’s critical remarks, praising Hughes as “a fantastic representative of Irish MMA.”
While the public exchange has subsided, the underlying tensions may persist.
