Conor McGregor’s foray into the world of Hollywood seems to have been a resounding success! The Irish MMA icon showcased his acting chops in the recent reimagining of the 1989 classic, “Road House” on Amazon Prime. Directed by Doug Liman, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, a former UFC fighter, and marks the acting debut of Conor McGregor as Knox, an enforcer or ‘the bad guy’ in the film.

The movie has also set a record for views drawn on the streaming platform, and as such, ‘The Notorious’ recently made a post concerning the same on his social media account. While the comment section was filled with fans of McGregor, his partner, Dee Devlin was also left stunned as she responded to the massive success of the film! 

Dee Devlin can’t believe Conor McGregor’s ‘Road House’ success

According to reports shared online by Forbes, with data provided by ListenFirst, a social media listening firm, from March 8 to 31, “Road House” garnered over 11 million engagements across various platforms.

The breakdown of the numbers revealed that Prime Video’s posts accounted for 17.4% of engagements, while talent posts, including McGregor’s, contributed nearly 50% of the total engagements. McGregor’s posts alone generated 39.4% of the interactions, surpassing those of Gyllenhaal, who posted only three times!

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As such, in a recent post on Instagram, the Irishman shared a few pictures from his role as Knox with an image that stated, “Road House 50 million worldwide viewers over first two weekends on Prime Video”. He captioned the post, “Proud, hard worker. @roadhousemovie out now on @primevideo”

The comment section for the post highlighted the fan’s reaction to the update and many even shared their appreciation for McGregor’s performance in the film. In fact, Dee Devlin was so stunned at the news that she stated, “Holy Mother of Devine.”

As “Road House” continues to captivate audiences worldwide, McGregor’s success in both the Octagon and on the silver screen solidifies his status as a multifaceted talent, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next move.

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Nevertheless, Conor McGregor recently also revealed that he may be making a return to the Octagon this summer but a former UFC champion has cautioned him about some red flags for his comeback!

McGregor receives a word of caution from Chris Weidman who suffered a similar injury as him 

During a recent interview with ESPN, Conor McGregor stated, “It’s all systems go. The Mac; The Notorious will be returning to the UFC Octagon this summer”. While there still haven’t been any confirmations by the UFC or Dana White regarding his statements, former UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman recently cautioned McGregor about the issues he could face on his return!

Weidman had also suffered a similar injury as McGregor when he broke his leg at UFC 261 against Uriah Hall. As such, in a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Weidman stated, “I know he watched my fight, I think he probably learned a lot watching my fight. Some of the red flags of what to be prepared for, for whoever he fights… …there is a psychological effect when you break your leg in half like that. So you need to really get that habit back strong and focus on that.”

He also emphasized the psychological impact of such injuries, urging McGregor to focus on rebuilding his confidence, particularly in throwing kicks, and stressed the importance of mental resilience alongside physical rehabilitation. While McGregor’s determination to return in peak form is evident, Weidman’s advice serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of recovery in high-stakes combat sports.

Do you think Conor McGregor will be offered more Hollywood roles based on the success of ‘Road House’? And what do you make of Chris Weidman’s warning about his comeback? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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