Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor is back in the spotlight as he connects with GQ for a new feature. The 28-year-old UFC star invites the American magazine to join him at his rented mansion while he trains for his next fight.
Talking to Taffy Brodesser-Akner, McGregor discusses spending more time in Las Vegas, sharing, “I’ve come out late before, and I get off the plane and two days later you feel it in the chest, you feel it in the throat, the nose, the eyes. You need to be here a long time beforehand, you need to get accustomed to the air.”
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Reflecting on his fight with Nate Diaz, McGregor conveys, “He’s a solid guy, he’s tough, durable. He’s not the most skilled. I mean, he’s experienced and durable. He’s got the weight, the height, the reach. So he has some attributes that I have to be aware of that I didn’t give respect to the last time.”
McGregor continues, “I didn’t think he would be that tough. I overthrew my shots. I underestimated my opponent’s durability. And that was it. That confidence is not shook. I still feel I am the better fighter. I was winning most of the contest. I feel he got lucky. Now I will address that and correct it.” Read more on GQ.com.