Arsenal Fans Left Feeling Uneasy Watching UFC Icon Conor McGregor Playfight With Bukayo Saka

Conor McGregor’s post-match antics at the Emirates Stadium have left Arsenal fans feeling uneasy watching the MMA fighter playfight with Bukayo Saka.

The UFC legend, who was a guest at the Gunners’ Champions League victory over PSG, was seen trying out his MMA moves on Bukayo Saka.

In a video clip posted on social media, Saka can be heard telling McGregor to “be careful” as he performs a series of kicks and strikes on the Arsenal star. Saka also joked afterwards that McGregor could have “done my ACL” with his aggressive moves.

McGregor trying his UFC moves on Saka 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/q8JAmwNxzo

— george (@StokeyyG2) October 2, 2024

McGregor also enjoyed a post-match kickabout with Saka and Declan Rice on the Emirates pitch, though that didn’t quite garner the same level of disconcertment from Arsenal fans.

Arsenal Fans React To McGregor Sparring With Saka

While the interaction may have been intended as a harmless bit of fun, many Arsenal fans have expressed their displeasure at McGregor’s behaviour.

Some have accused him of being a “d*ckhead” for putting Saka at risk, particularly with the winger having important matches coming up for both Arsenal and the England national team.

Some Arsenal fans have even gone as far as suggesting that the club ban him from future games, while others have simply called for him to be more respectful of the players.

We almost lost Saka for the season to an oblique kick from Conor McGregor. We need drug testing at The Emirates pronto https://t.co/VNrLztPW0o

— Paddy (@PaddyArsenal) October 3, 2024

i wouldve put a hit out on mcgregor if he injured saka bro https://t.co/lslieVLoRC

— enzo 🔅 (@yaboireezus) October 3, 2024

McGregor is a dangerous idiot – a cheerleader for rising anti-immigrant abuse in Ireland. He proclaimed Ireland "at war" and called for buildings to be "evaporated" as the far-right started setting migrant accom on fire. What the fuck are you doing @Arsenal? https://t.co/y8VyC0eDZP

— macondor! (@macondor) October 3, 2024

Imagine Saka’s season comes to an end because Conor McGregor snapped his leg https://t.co/tW1t6I53FP

— 🌴ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ🌴 (@TheArtOfWar6) October 3, 2024