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Conor McGregor on controversial sparring video release: ‘Does that look like a push?’

Dana White released video of the much-discussed Conor McGregor vs. Paulie Malignaggi knockdown. So what did it prove?

On Friday night, UFC president Dana White released video of the Conor McGregor—Paulie Malignaggi sparring session — and push/knockdown — that everyone’s been talking about.

Malignaggi, a former two-time champ, had recently left McGregor’s camp after sparring photos leaked. He was not a happy camper, if you remember:

So, what do you think? Did the video show a knock down or a push down.

Here’s what Milgaggi said:

And MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani sat down with Conor to get his take: “Does that look like a push?”

Hm. Let’s all agree to disagree and just watch Conor do ... whatever this is.

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