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Robert Hynes

American TV presenter Laura Sanko claims Ireland is part of the UK in Conor McGregor debate

An American TV presenter claimed that Ireland is part of Britain in a debate over the top five active UK fighters in the UFC.

Laura Sanko listed Conor McGregor at number two on the list behind Tom Aspinall and ahead of Leon Edwards, Arnold Allen and Paddy Pimblett.

When pointed out that McGregor is from Ireland by other pundits, including UFC legend Daniel Cormier, she replied by saying: "Yes he is [from the UK]. The United Kingdom is the United Kingdom of Great Britain."

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