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Published 14:29 22 Nov 2016 GMT
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McGregor is a risk-taker and an entertainer, and he's already positioned himself perfectly for a clash with Woodley after the pair exchanged words at the UFC 205 weigh-ins in a move that Thompson, who fought 'The Chosen One' to a majority draw the next night, has praised.
"I think it's very smart, very intelligent of him," Thompson said. "He's already out there talking trash to Tyron and doing his thing, doing what Conor McGregor does. Just think about it. A few years ago he was living in his car, he had no money. Now he’s a multi-millionaire. Hats off to that guy. I'm happy for that guy.
"A lot of people look down on people who are successful but Conor McGregor is successful because he runs his mouth and he knows how to put on a show. I mean look at his press conferences. People show up to see him just act nuts. Hats off to that guy, he's a very intelligent and a very smart guy."
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And while 'Wonderboy' doesn't think it would be a smart move for McGregor to challenge a welterweight, that doesn't mean that the karate expert would turn down a chance to compete against the outspoken Irishman.
"I think it would be a good fight, no matter what," Thompson said of a potential super-fight with McGregor. "He's one of the best fighters out there and that's what we’re out to do. We're out to fight the best fighters in whatever division, whoever steps up. We'll take on any challenges and I think that’s what fighters do.
"If you're a champion or not, you should take on all challenges and I think it would be a good fight. I think the fans would tune in to see who would win."
He's not wrong there.
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