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Published 14:42 6 May 2013 BST
Updated 22:08 14 Nov 2014 GMT
Swedish fighter Akira Corassani has set his targets high after posting this video to YouTube to challenge Irishman Conor McGregor.
By Declan Whooley
McGregor’s stock has risen dramatically in recent times and is now one of the most promising fighters in the UFC with President Dana White suggesting the star’s next fight could take place in Boston.
McGregor has been challenged online by 30 year-old Swedish fighter Corassani who is coming off back-to-back wins over Andy Ogle and Robbie Peralta. He began his professional MMA career in 2007 and has suffered three defeats in 15 bouts.
In the short video Corassani says that while he respects McGregor, his team and his country, he wants a fight this coming August.
As we said, we admire his bravery considering what the Dubliner did on his UFC debut in Sweden.
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