UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez prepares for Conor McGregor showdown by beating up punchbag dressed as the Irish fighter
EDDIE ALVAREZ has been getting acquainted with Conor McGregor before their UFC 205 showdown – by punching him.
The pair will fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday as McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time since his successful revenge against Nate Diaz.
Alvarez will make the first defence of his lightweight crownGetty ImagesMcGregor is looking to make history at the New York boutGetty Images
Bidding to become the UFC’s first two-time champion, The Notorious will face off with Alvarez in one of UFC’s finest ever cards.
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And the American fighter is preparing for what may prove to be a brutal encounter with a punchbag – complete with McGregor’s face.
Alvarez has a record of 28-4 and is making the first defence of his title that he won in July after beating off the challenge of Rafael dos Anjos.
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SunSport revealed how the Irishman will use a personalised £280,000 Rolls-Royce for his title clash – which features the nickname “Notorious” stamped down the side and a huge image of him clenching his fists in a victory pose.
BT Sport 2 are showing the preliminary fights live from Madison Square Garden at 1am on Sunday 13th November, with the main card starting at 3am.
The bout between McGregor and Alvarez will take place between 3am and 7am.
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