{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/6a50e536e79435336b5f3db7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Conor McGregor: Why does America keep giving the disgraced fighter a platform?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/1783686330836-e92107ab-e20a-41df-85b3-ecabbbf66d2a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>t’s fight week, and Conor McGregor has come out swinging.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> ‘The Notorious’ finally steps back into a UFC octagon this weekend for a main event match-up, and while some are questioning his physical prowess, his microphone game remains as brash as ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> Sat in front of the media once more, McGregor espoused his divine beliefs, proclaimed his innocence and once again weighed in on Ireland’s immigration debate.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> This weekend’s event will have plenty of eyes on it, but should Conor McGregor be allowed fight at all? Or granted a platform of this size to spread his views, for that matter?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> And why are American fans and fixtures so happy to assist in his rehabilitation tour?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> On this episode host Dave Hanratty is joined by sports and entertainment journalist Andy McCarroll to look at a much-criticised return to the octagon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Belfast Telegraph"}