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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

MMA superstar Cris Cyborg wouldn't want Conor McGregor involved in Katie Taylor event

Cris Cyborg is open to fighting Katie Taylor on Irish soil - but wants Conor McGregor nowhere near the event if she does.

The Brazilian is one of the biggest names in MMA worldwide, but believes that two-time UFC champion McGregor "just wouldn't be a good fit" for such an historic event.

Taylor, who defends her world lightweight belts against Argentina's Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday, reiterated her desire in recent days to go toe-to-toe with Cyborg inside a boxing ring.

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