People think hard sparring will get you sharp. And you do get sharp in the gym. But anytime I’ve trained that way, I’ve actually been a little bit flatter in the fight. And the knockout shot hasn’t come. It’s almost because my training has been too hard.
CONOR MCGREGORI think I am the greatest fighter in any class. I know I can hold two, maybe even three belts.
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I am not stupid. I am a very bright guy. I know that in the fighting game, you get people who get brain damage and do themselves long-term harm.
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Glutes are power.
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Clean fighting solves everything. It ends all bad blood and any ill feelings people have. That’s my thoughts.
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I am fearless.
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I like to look good, my friend.
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I’m focusing on me. I’m focusing on my family’s security, my family’s financial security, so that’s all I can do.
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What it’s like to be me? You know, it’s good to be me. My life is good.
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I believe in believing. My coach John Kavanagh is a big atheist, and he is always trying to persuade people to his way of thinking, and I think, ‘What a waste of energy.’
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I enjoy competition. I enjoy challenges. If a challenge is in front of me and it appeals to me, I will go ahead and conquer it.
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There’s people that tried to celebrate when I lost that got nothing to do with it. That’s not the sign of a champion.
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My goal is to be number one in MMA.
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I don’t feel pressure in a negative way. I like pressure. I feel excitement and calm at the same time. No pressure, no diamonds. I want pressure: pressure creates drama, creates emotion.
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I don’t feel bitterness, I don’t feel anger towards anybody. Fighting is never emotional to me.
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I’ve learned new footwork patterns that are very unusual. I’ve learned how to find a lower centre of gravity, and I’ve found more angles to throw shots.
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Any top-level athlete, it’s always the same. There’s always that hint of arrogance there… It’s hard to be humble when you’re the best.
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