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UFC star Conor McGregor claims to landed acting role in Irish crime thriller Love/Hate

UFC megastar, Conor McGregor has claimed he has landed himself an acting role ahead of the rumored return of Irish crime drama, Love/Hate — amid claims from the series actor that the fan-favorite show is set for a return to screens as soon as next year.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, made his acting debut earlier this annum — starring in a lead antagonist role in a remake of cult favorite, Roadhouse along-side award-winning actor, Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Conor McGregor claims he will star in new series of Love/Hate next year

However, on social media this evening, Dublin striker, McGregor followed up rumors from Love/Hate actor, John Connors — who played Patrick Ward in the show, of a return to the screens for the heralded drama, that he would be starring in the latest series of the show — which is reportedly set to go into production later this year.