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Conor McGregor Wants to Compete in Brazil After Viewing ‘Amazing Atmosphere’ at UFC Fortaleza

Not all that long ago, Conor McGregor was public enemy No. 1 in Brazil for his pre-fight trash talk and subsequent 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo at UFC 194.

McGregor was never a villain the level of say, Colby Covington, however, and the Irish superstar has designs on competing in the South American country before his career is through. Watching UFC Fight Night 144 in Fortaleza, Brazil on Saturday, which featured spectacular victories for both Aldo and Marlon Moraes, only served to enhance that desire.

“What an amazing atmosphere at UFC Brazil tonight,” McGregor wrote on Twitter.