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Anita McSorley & Tom Sunderland

Fans debate what Conor McGregor is doing with his hands during photo at Katie Taylor fight

Conor McGregor was among a star-studded audience at Katie Taylor's fight over the weekend.

The Bray boxer lost to Chantelle Cameron on Saturday at Dublin's 3Arena, bringing an end to her undefeated boxing record.

Cameron, a two-weight world champion, successfully defended her light-welterweight titles against the home favourite.

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Fellow fighter Ebanie Bridges was also among the major names watching the fight. The 'Blonde Bomber' turned heads with her glamorous appearance in a low-cut dress.

Bridges didn't miss the opportunity for a photo with McGregor, sharing the moment on Instagram the enthusiastic caption, "Ringside with the one and only @thenotoriousMMA" adorned with a shamrock and heart-eye emojis.

However, some fans couldn't help but notice the positioning of McGregor's left hand, Daily Star reports.

With his right hand clenched into a fist, his left arm wrapped around Bridges' shoulders, raising eyebrows due to its proximity to her chest.

Ebanie Bridges poses with Conor McGregor (INSTAGRAM/ebanie_bridges)

One person laughed: "Look at where Conor kept his hand."

Another joked: "That left hand is too close."

However others defended the Crumlin man insisting his hand placement was innocent.

Conor McGregor with boxer Ebanie Bridges (Getty)

It was even suggested the picture was merely a chance for him to show off his watch, a Weir & Sons Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5905P, believed to cost in the region of €97,000.

Bridges also uploaded videos of herself getting ready for fight night, giving fans a sneak peek of the stunning dress she would be wearing to the 3Arena.

The 9-1 boxer was dubbed "a goddess", "beautiful" and "absolutely stunning".

As for McGregor, a return to the Octagon appears within sight after he confirmed he's back in USADA's drug-testing pool.

He's set to coach opposite lightweight Michael Chandler in the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter, with a showdown between the duo expected to crown the finale.

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