UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York. After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York.
After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar to what Nate Diaz did at UFC 202 this August), the scene only got stranger when ‘The Notorious’ showed up in full white mink.
Shenanigans predictably ensued with the fighters having to be separated by UFC President Dana White, and then McGregor grasped a steel chair to brandish at ‘The Underground King.’
On Thursday afternoon at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, UFC held the final UFC 205 pre-fight press conference with the six fighters scheduled for the three title fights that will end a historic night of fights planned for this Saturday evening.
Featured below from today’s wild and eventful UFC 205 pre-fight presser (full video archive available here), are still images of the faceoffs that took place immediately after UFC President Dana White wrapped up the media Q&A portion of the “Fight Week” tradition.
Join us here at MMANews.com on Saturday evening for live round-by-round results coverage of the UFC 205 pay-per-view.
https://youtu.be/vjKdAC-sViY
On Thursday afternoon at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, UFC held the final UFC 205 pre-fight press conference with the six fighters scheduled for the three title fights that will end a historic night of fights planned for this Saturday evening.
Featured below from today’s wild and eventful UFC 205 pre-fight presser (full video archive available here), are still images of the faceoffs that took place immediately after UFC President Dana White wrapped up the media Q&A portion of the “Fight Week” tradition.
Join us here at MMANews.com on Saturday evening for live round-by-round results coverage of the UFC 205 pay-per-view.
The time has finally come. The UFC makes its debut in the Big Apple and from the feel of things the atmosphere is absolutely palpable. Any and everyone who is an MMA fan in NYC seems poised for historic turn of events come Saturday night. Things won’t ever be the same again, particularly for fans and fighters in New York. But besides the event itself, the fact that Conor McGregor has the chance to make history at UFC 205 feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The time has finally come. The UFC makes its debut in the Big Apple and from the feel of things the atmosphere is absolutely palpable. Any and everyone who is an MMA fan in NYC seems poised for historic turn of events come Saturday night. Things won’t ever be the same again, particularly for fans and fighters in New York. But besides the event itself, the fact that Conor McGregor has the chance to make history at UFC 205 feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Just a few years back I saw my first Conor McGregor fight. It was before he was in the UFC and was already the Cage Rage featherweight champion looking to add the lightweight belt to his collection. With some piston like left hands and a well timed cross counter, McGregor found himself with two championship belts to his name. It was a display that made me believe that the man could one day challenge the best of the best in the UFC.
Flash forward to 2015 and McGregor found himself opposite the great Jose Aldo, reigning UFC featherweight champion. Conor was the pick once again as he had in his several previous bouts but no one could have anticipated that McGregor would dethrone the dominant champ in thirteen seconds time. It made the anticipation for Conor McGregor’s next performance all the more exciting.
Could he truly replicate his performance in Cage Rage? Well, Nate Diaz was there to put doubts in everyone’s minds.
UFC 196 put the breaks on the Conor McGregor hype train but it wasn’t able to derail it. McGregor became obsessed with redemption simply because he knew that the only way to make his dream a reality, was to prove that he was still worthy of the accolades he received before his crushing defeat at the hands of Diaz. But though McGregor lost at UFC 196, his comeback win made you believe that the man truly had the heart and the skill to make his dream a reality.
Now as we close in on UFC 205 you can’t help but feel that we’re in tune for something very special come Saturday night. While Eddie Alvarez is no easy task to overcome, can you really imagine if McGregor gets the job done? As much as some people hate the guy, the one thing we all have to admit is that the man has sand, that grit that some individuals are just lacking. He sees the impossible as a challenge, one that should be faced and conquered rather than shied away from.
If Conor McGregor wins the lightweight belt on Saturday night it will be just one more example of why you a person should test their limits. It will be a blueprint to challenging the impossible, the unachievable. You’ll get up on Sunday morning and wonder “just what the hell am I doing with my life?” If you’re not challenging yourself then you just existing. A Conor McGregor win on Saturday could very well be the spark someone needs to fuel their own journey towards greatness. If the result has that kind of positive effect, then, with all due respect to Alvarez, it’s something I’m looking forward to seeing.
Does Conor McGregor get the job done at UFC 205?
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While no bottles or Monster Energy cans were thrown, there was more shenanigans during the latest press conference for a UFC event headlined by UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.
On Thursday afternoon, the final UFC 205 pre-fight press c…
While no bottles or Monster Energy cans were thrown, there was more shenanigans during the latest press conference for a UFC event headlined by UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.
On Thursday afternoon, the final UFC 205 pre-fight press conference was held ahead of Saturday’s UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor historic New York debut show, however when the presser began, the biggest star on the card was not present.
UFC President Dana White kicked off the press conference by announcing that “The Notorious” one was running late, but would be showing up at some point before the end of the presser. McGregor’s opponent, seemed annoyed at the fact that he was there while his opponent was not.
Alvarez even pointed out that he is half Irish, however he is ashamed at all of the Irish fans in attendance for going with McGregor as their chosen one, which he emphasized by saying “and THIS is your representative,” while pointing to the empty chair reserved for the UFC 145-pound champion. A few moments later, Alvarez announced that he was leaving and told the UFC boss man to give him a call if McGregor ever finally decides to show up to the press conference.
After making that comment, Alvarez simply got up and walked out, the same way Nate Diaz did at the final UFC 202 pre-fight press conference, a move that sparked the “Bottle-Gate” controversy between himself and McGregor.
At 3:23pm EST. / 12:23pm PT., McGregor finally showed up, to the delight of the packed house inside The Theater At Madison Square Garden in ew York City. “Sorry I’m late, I just don’t give a f*ck” said McGregor, who was sporting an extravagant fur coat, when making his first comments on the microphone.
Moments later, McGregor and Alvarez nearly got into a scuffle. This led to McGregor getting incredibly worked up for a brief period of time. He had to be physically restrained by Dana White, who did everything in his power to keep the two apart. At one point, McGregor actually grabbed his steel chair and raised it over his head, seemingly with intentions of throwing it at Alvarez.
For those who missed the final UFC 205 pre-fight press conference, you can watch a complete video archive by clicking here or by hitting “Play” on the YouTube player embedded below.
With only two days left until this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the promotion has ramped up well, the promotion for their so-called biggest event of all-time. As the MMA world awaits the anticipated lightweight title showdown between Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor, UFC 205’s top
With only two days left until this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the promotion has ramped up well, the promotion for their so-called biggest event of all-time.
As the MMA world awaits the anticipated lightweight title showdown between Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor, UFC 205’s top fighters will get together for a pre-fight press conference starting at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT.
Let’s hope there aren’t any stray water bottles nearby. Watch all of the action unfold right here:
Ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor mega-event in New York, UFC has begun rolling out their usual “Fight Week” content.
Featured above is episode four of the ongoing “UFC 205 Embedded” web-series, which follows the top fighters up to their battles inside the Octagon this weekend.
The official description for UFC 205 Embedded episode four reads as follows:
“On Episode 4 of UFC 205 Embedded, strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk stays sharp with the help of her coaches. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez talks up his bout at an ESPN car wash, as do welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and his opponent, champion Tyron Woodley. Back in New York City, featherweight champion and event headliner Conor McGregor poses with his potential winnings. Alvarez, Woodley, McGregor, strawweight title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz and lightweight contender Donald Cerrone all try on some custom Reebok rock star gear. Then Alvarez and McGregor shine for fans at open workouts, where McGregor shows that his athletic accuracy isn’t limited to MMA. UFC 205 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the historic three-title UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor, taking place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12th. See it live on Pay-Per-View and UFC.TV.”
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for live round-by-round results coverage of the entire UFC 205 pay-per-view.Ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor mega-event in New York, UFC has begun rolling out their usual “Fight Week” content.
Featured above is episode three of the ongoing “UFC 205 Embedded” web-series, which follows the top fighters up to their battles inside the Octagon this weekend.
The official description for UFC 205 Embedded episode one reads as follows:
“On Episode 3 of UFC 205 Embedded, featherweight champion Conor McGregor makes time for his fans, including one of New York’s Finest. Welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson packs for his trip as opponent and champion Tyron Woodley gets out the vote. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez heads to Connecticut for a day of media at ESPN. Back in the Big Apple, McGregor checks out his luxury ride and takes it on a high-end shopping trip. UFC 205 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the historic three-title UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor, taking place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12th. See it live on Pay-Per-View and UFC.TV.”
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for live round-by-round results coverage of the entire UFC 205 pay-per-view.
https://youtu.be/KJkTqRPnIfA
Ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor mega-event in New York, UFC has begun rolling out their usual “Fight Week” content.
Featured above is episode four of the ongoing “UFC 205 Embedded” web-series, which follows the top fighters up to their battles inside the Octagon this weekend.
The official description for UFC 205 Embedded episode four reads as follows:
“On Episode 4 of UFC 205 Embedded, strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk stays sharp with the help of her coaches. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez talks up his bout at an ESPN car wash, as do welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and his opponent, champion Tyron Woodley. Back in New York City, featherweight champion and event headliner Conor McGregor poses with his potential winnings. Alvarez, Woodley, McGregor, strawweight title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz and lightweight contender Donald Cerrone all try on some custom Reebok rock star gear. Then Alvarez and McGregor shine for fans at open workouts, where McGregor shows that his athletic accuracy isn’t limited to MMA. UFC 205 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the historic three-title UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor, taking place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12th. See it live on Pay-Per-View and UFC.TV.”
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for live round-by-round results coverage of the entire UFC 205 pay-per-view.Ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor mega-event in New York, UFC has begun rolling out their usual “Fight Week” content.
Featured above is episode three of the ongoing “UFC 205 Embedded” web-series, which follows the top fighters up to their battles inside the Octagon this weekend.
The official description for UFC 205 Embedded episode one reads as follows:
“On Episode 3 of UFC 205 Embedded, featherweight champion Conor McGregor makes time for his fans, including one of New York’s Finest. Welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson packs for his trip as opponent and champion Tyron Woodley gets out the vote. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez heads to Connecticut for a day of media at ESPN. Back in the Big Apple, McGregor checks out his luxury ride and takes it on a high-end shopping trip. UFC 205 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the historic three-title UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor, taking place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12th. See it live on Pay-Per-View and UFC.TV.”
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
Join us here at MMANews.com on 11/12 for live round-by-round results coverage of the entire UFC 205 pay-per-view.
