The world of college basketball was in for a surprise when the UFC superstar attended Tuesday night's game between BYU and Baylor, which saw the Cougars beat the Bears 93-89 in overtime. Perhaps, Ireland's McGregor was the good luck charm BYU needed - hyping up the crowd courtside.

Former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor had time to attend a non-MMA-related sporting event just days removed from BKFC KnuckleMania V.

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor was in attendance at a college basketball game on Tuesday night. Judging by his reaction to the game, he didn't go under his own free will. McGregor was highlighted at the game between BYU and Baylor last night and one now-viral photo from the first half shows the

McGregor has been linked to several fights since a gruesome leg injury halted his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Most notably, McGregor was scheduled to finally fight Michael Chandler after the pair coached TUF 31 against each other in the spring of 2023.

Conor McGregor sized up a seven foot plus basketball star as he attended a game on Monday night. The Dubliner was among those in attendance for the meeting of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Irish mixed martial artist and mega celebrity Conor McGregor sat courtside for BYU basketball’s clash with Baylor, and his presence became an even bigger story than the Cougars’ tense, overtime victory.