Conor McGregor received a round of applause from Ryan Garcia's dressing room after his fight in Las Vegas at the weekend.
Garcia took on Gervonta Davis in a packed out T-Mobile Arena but was beaten for the first time in his professional career.
Boasting a 23-0 record, Garcia was stopped in the seventh round in a thrilling fight.
And McGregor visited the California fighter after the bout and received a round of applause from Garcia's team.
He said: "He's 1-0 on you. You are the two biggest names in the division and I want to see it again.
"I've all the respect in the world for you you're the future of this game and I'm watching you all the way and wish you all the best."
Garcia said of his visit from McGregor: "All good he’s up on me! I went thru fire for this fight. I’m going to come back stronger!! Rack up a couple more wins to run this back! Hopefully we can do it at 140 no clauses! Great Job to gervonta great fight and fighter!!!"
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