Conor McGregor hasn’t scored a submission win since 2012 when he was still competing for Cage Warriors.
But, the reigning UFC featherweight champion has his sights set on ending that streak when he meets Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight belt at UFC 205 on Saturday night.
“I’m expecting him to come out tough, trying to make it a dirty. I’m too clean. I’m too smooth and devastating,” McGregor said. “I can hit you from any angle. I’m confident. I hope he brings it. I’ll butcher him. I’m ready. If he leaves a limb or a neck, I’ll grab that, too.”
After knocking out Jose Aldo and winning the belt, he moved up to welterweight and lost for the first time in the Octagon against Nate Diaz. McGregor, though, claimed a decision in the rematch with Diaz and now has his sights set on making history at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“There’s a very strong energy here. I look forward utilizing it in the fight,” he said. “It’s unbelievable. I’m honored and overwhelmed and grateful. I’m relishing the moment.”
Conor McGregor hasn’t scored a submission win since 2012 when he was still competing for Cage Warriors.
But, the reigning UFC featherweight champion has his sights set on ending that streak when he meets Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight belt at UFC 205 on Saturday night.
“I’m expecting him to come out tough, trying to make it a dirty. I’m too clean. I’m too smooth and devastating,” McGregor said. “I can hit you from any angle. I’m confident. I hope he brings it. I’ll butcher him. I’m ready. If he leaves a limb or a neck, I’ll grab that, too.”
After knocking out Jose Aldo and winning the belt, he moved up to welterweight and lost for the first time in the Octagon against Nate Diaz. McGregor, though, claimed a decision in the rematch with Diaz and now has his sights set on making history at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“There’s a very strong energy here. I look forward utilizing it in the fight,” he said. “It’s unbelievable. I’m honored and overwhelmed and grateful. I’m relishing the moment.”
