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Conor McGregor + MGK Nearly Trade Blows At MTV VMAs

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UFC star Conor McGregor can’t help but ignite tensions wherever he goes. The former champion has addressed nearly trading blows with rap artist Machine Gun Kelly at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards show in New York. Conor McGregor + MGK Nearly Trade Blows Despite viral footage and pics showing the pair being aggressive with […]

Conor McGregor + MGK Nearly Trade Blows At MTV VMAs

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UFC star Conor McGregor can’t help but ignite tensions wherever he goes. The former champion has addressed nearly trading blows with rap artist Machine Gun Kelly at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards show in New York. Conor McGregor + MGK Nearly Trade Blows Despite viral footage and pics showing the pair being aggressive with […]

Conor McGregor Denies Trying To Fight ‘Vanilla White Rapper’ Machine Gun Kelly At The VMAs

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Reports that MMA’s Conor McGregor tried to take a swing at rapper-turned-rocker Machine Gun Kelly at the 2021 MTV VMAs are greatly exaggerated — at least, according to Conor McGregor. The Irish fighter denied the “rumors” that he tried to hit Kelly in an interview after the alleged incident, throwing shade at his would-be opponent in the process. When asked what exactly happened by an Entertainment Tonight reporter, McGregor said, “Absolutely nothing. I just showed up — and I don’t know, I don’t even know the guy.” He couldn’t resist taking a verbal jab, though, saying, “I only fight real fighters, people that actually fight. I certainly don’t fight vanilla, white rappers. I don’t even know the guy — except that he’s with Megan Fox.”

Of course, that’s not how some sources, including TMZ, reported it — at least initially. Reportedly, when McGregor asked MGK for a photo on the red carpet ahead of the show, Kelly shoved him away, spilling his drink. Supposedly, McGregor threw the drink at MGK before the two were separated by security. However, in an update to the story, it appears nothing so dramatic happened, as instead, McGregor merely approached MGK with his hand out to say hello and was shoved by MGK’s security guard. As he says above, he doesn’t know what MGK said to prompt that response from security, but a photo of McGregor with his arm out was interpreted by fans as him throwing a punch (because apparently, people don’t know what a punch looks like).

The two both made it inside without any further fuss and, as Conor said, he doesn’t fight non-professional fighters, so the odds of an escalation are low — although it looks like MGK may have lost himself a fan, and vice versa.

Conor McGregor Reportedly Threw A Punch At Machine Gun Kelly On The VMA Red Carpet

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The MTV VMAs are known for publicity-grabbing stunts and culture-shaking viral moments but rarely do those moments take place on the red carpet before the show even gets started. This year, the red carpet was apparently the site of an altercation between MMA fighter Conor McGregor and rapper-turned-indie-rocker Machine Gun Kelly. TMZ reports that the fighter and singer got into some type of verbal argument — which some sources say started when MGK declined to take a photo with McGregor, pushing him away and spilling his drink — and escalated with McGregor lunging toward Kelly, throwing a punch that failed to connect, and being led away by security.

After the men were separated, they were apparently able to compose themselves admirably, as both were seen during the broadcast appearing relatively unruffled. McGregor even presented the Best Hip-Hop Moon Man to Travis Scott, while MGK prepared to perform backstage.

However, despite the dramatic goings-on outside, the actual show kept the dramatics to the performances, which included Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi’s medley of “Stay” and “Ghost,” Kacey Musgraves‘ performance of “Star Crossed,” Lil Nas X bringing his “Industry Baby” video to life, Doja Cat defying gravity for “Been Like This” and “You Right,” Camila Cabello dancing her way through “Don’t Get Yet,” and Chloe Bailey throwing her assets and making the audience say “Have Mercy.”

You can follow along with the VMA winners here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Conor McGregor Flexes Iced-Out Rolex Feeling Like 2Pac

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UFC superstar Conor McGregor is starting to feel like 2Pac. The MMA fighter goes to his Instagram page to share footage of his new iced-out Rolex. In the IG caption, McGregor even references his new retro-style watch looking like something the late Tupac Shakur wore in the 90’s. Pac recently made headlines courtesy of a […]

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