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Conor McGregor welcomes ‘high-level fighter’ Israel Adesanya back to the cage at UFC 271

Conor McGregor is backing Israel Adesanya to retain his middleweight title when he takes on Robert Whittaker for the second time at UFC 271 on Saturday.

McGregor didn’t make an official prediction for the fight but is confident ‘The Last Stylebender’ will dazzle fans at Houston’s Toyota Center and potentially bag a Performance of the Night bonus.

Can’t wait to see Izzy Style back in the Octagon this weekend! One of the true remaining high level fighter/performer athletes we have on the roster!
Don’t just fight! Perform! @stylebender back in the Octagon this week!