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5 Years After the Khabib Fight, Conor McGregor Makes Hard-to-Swallow Confession

Published 05/09/2023, 8:15 AM EDT

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There is no denying the fact that Conor McGregor has redefined success in the world of MMA. He has been a pioneer of the sport, and his achievements in the octagon have brought him worldwide fame and success. The Irishman’s remarkable journey from a struggling fighter to a global superstar has been nothing short of extraordinary, and fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for his next move.

Recently, it was announced that McGregor has a Netflix documentary coming out called ‘McGregor Forever’ on May 17th, 2023. This is the second Netflix documentary about McGregor, with the first one being ‘Conor McGregor: Notorious’. The documentary is going to cover his journey after his rise to fame, and his recovery from the brutal leg injury at UFC 264. It is one of the most anticipated releases in the world of sports entertainment.

Conor McGregor makes an honest confession!

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In a recent development, McGregor posted a short trailer for his upcoming documentary, giving fans a glimpse of what’s coming. The trailer covers his journey after his rise to fame and his journey of return. It also has a few glimpses of the infamous Khabib Nurmagomedov fight.

In the trailer, McGregor makes a shocking confession. He says – “I was beat, and that’s that” referring to his loss against ‘The Eagle’. This is the first time the Irishman has confessed to his loss against Nurmagomedov. Before this, he has always put up an argument to defend himself about his loss against the Russian fighter.

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McGregor‘s admission of defeat is a significant development for his fans. This is because fans rarely see a more vulnerable side of the Irish fighter. McGregor‘s honesty in the trailer shows that he is willing to confront his past mistakes and move forward.

Conor McGregor expects an easy win in his return fight?

A few months ago, UFC boss Dana White announced Conor McGregor’s return. He confirmed that the Irishman was going to coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler. White also announced Chandler as McGregor’s next opponent.

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In a recent interview with Robbie Fox on the My Mom’s Basement podcast, Conor McGregor talked about his opponent. As per McGregor, he is going to out-skill Chandler easily because he has fought similar fighters before.

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“For Chandler, I’m just too slick for him. I’m too skilled for him and he’s not fought someone like me. I’ve fought someone like him though,” McGregor said.

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Do you agree with Conor McGregor on this one? How do you think his return fight pans out? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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