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Conor McGregor dishes it out better than most in MMA, but he’s also proving he can take it as well.
Since arriving in the UFC in early 2013, “Notorious” has become one of the most polarizing figures in combat sports. The Dublin native has managed this feat by providing a unique mixture of talent and self-promotion, and those efforts have taken him to the forefront of visibility on the UFC roster and positioned him to take a shot at the featherweight strap later this year.
The rising Irish star has been a force both inside and out of the cage, as he’s taken every opportunity to launch verbal barbs at his peers in the 145-pound ranks and steamrolled every opponent he’s faced inside the Octagon. While McGregor‘s skill set has certainly been impressive, it’s his quick wit and gift of gab that have brought fans to either love or hate him.
The recent world tour he shared opposite of featherweight title holder Jose Aldo cranked up the intensity in that particular department to new heights. Both champion and challenger trotted around the globe to promote their upcoming fight at UFC 189 on July 11, and from Rio de Janeiro to Dublin, McGregor wasted no opportunity to verbally and physically antagonize the dominant Brazilian champion.
While McGregor taunted Aldo throughout the multicity tour, he also proved he has a solid sense of humor as well. And never has that been more apparent than his recent stop at BTSP, where the No. 1 featherweight contender took the time to read some angry tweets sent in his direction.
The end results are phenomenal—and further proof that McGregor‘s knack for self-promotion is truly on a different level.
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