UFC icon Conor McGregor sponsors boxing star Ebanie Bridges for her world title defence – as Irishman refers to glamour Aussie as ‘my girl’

UFC legend Conor McGregor will sponsor boxing star Ebanie Bridges ahead of her highly anticipated world title defense against compatriot Avril Mathie in December.

On Wednesday, McGregor’s social media team Forged Irish Stout made their relationship with the Blonde Bomber official, before the Irishman shared the exciting news with his 10.2 million X followers.

“We are thrilled to officially team up with the one and only ‘Blonde Bomber’ IBF Bantamweight World Champion Ebanie Bridges on the road to Undisputed on December 9 in San Francisco,” the company wrote.

‘Exciting times ahead. Let’s go, Ebanie! Forged Irish Stout, the Stout of true champions.’

McGregor was also quick to respond to the post, calling Bridges “my girl” in the replies.

The UFC superstar quickly responded to the post, calling Bridges “my girl”

Bridges joined McGregor to help promote his Forged Irish stout at Anthony Joshua’s fight against Robert Helenius in London, with the pair setting tongues wagging at the O2 Arena.

Bridges and McGregor were also pictured together at Katie Taylor’s fight in Dublin earlier this year, and the world champion revealed the Irishman is ‘fun, supportive and very positive’.

“Conor’s team contacted me and asked me if I was going to the AJ fight and if I was interested in working together,” she said Lucky block. ‘He’s so caring and he just wants everything to go well.

“He’s really caring and he’s clearly the life of the party, right? But while he’s doing all that, he’s definitely thinking about the others around him and just making sure everyone’s okay, so that was probably something that people don’t see.

“He’s kind, fun, supportive and very, very positive.”

Bridges added that she “feels sorry” for McGregor, one of the most scrutinized athletes in the world.

“I feel sorry for him in a way, especially in public,” she said. “There’s so much pressure and he could probably never just be Conor McGregor, as he should be. Do you know what I mean?

‘Especially in public – I understand that a bit, but not on his scale – all that security around him and always having to be careful what you say, it’s very extreme.’

Bridges and McGregor were pictured together at Katie Taylor’s fight in Dublin earlier this year

Bridges’ title defense against Avril Mathie takes place on December 9 in San Francisco

Bridges’ showdown with Mathie takes place on December 9 at the Chase Center in San Francisco as part of the Devin Haney-Regis Prograis undercard.

The Australian star is excited about the fight and is already calling it ‘the sexiest fight ever’.

Mathie, who won the Miss Swimsuit USA International beauty crown in 2014, has eight wins, one draw and one loss in her professional boxing career.

Bridges, who has a professional record of 9-1 with four knockout victories, expects a tough fight against Mathie.

“I know she’s going to put up a big fight,” Bridges told Daily Mail Australia.

“She’s super tough, just like all of us Aussies, but I don’t think she has the power or strength to keep me off her for very long.

“She is technically good and has a big advantage with her height – and she also has a great joke – but I believe I can take away her reach with my style and strength.”

Bridges, who is known for her knockout power, is predicting a victory when the two meet in December.

“I would say a mid-round KO is very likely, but I’m training for the whole ten rounds and preparing for the best Avril,” she said.