UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor works out with gymnastic rings to improve his conditions before the fight with Nate Diaz, scheduled on UFC 196.
UFC 196 headliner Conor McGregor is showing off his fitness and control on the gymnastic rings. The UFC featherweight champion posted a video to Instagram of himself going through an excercise that is well-known among gymnasts and trains the shoulder, pectoral, and arm muscles. Check him out as he “get’s the money”:
In another quick clip, McGregor showed off some of his striking, using a boxing opponent body training bag, known also as “BOB”. There’s nothing too flashy in there, but it looks like he’s in prime form to take on Nate Diaz.
This fight will mark the debut for Conor McGregor in UFC welterweight division, as he makes the move all the way up from 145lbs to 170lbs. UFC 196 is set on Saturday March 5, Las-Vegas. The co-main event of the evening will feature Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate for UFC bantamweight championship. Look up the UFC 196: Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz fight promo, and see also the full fight card of the event.