Conor McGregor openly admitting to not providing training for his UFC rivals, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the level of seriousness it deserves. The 34-year-old fighter, better known as “The Notorious,” was submitted by Nurmagomedov in the fourth round of the highly anticipated UFC 229 showdown in October 2018. McGregor returned to the Octagon against Nurmagomedov after a two-year hiatus. He got into boxing to make money fighting Floyd Mayweather.
In the recently released Netflix documentary McGregor Forever, UFC legend He admitted that he lacked total dedication in preparing to face Nurmagomedov. McGregor also revealed that he suffered an injury to his foot just weeks before the game that forced a coach to straighten one of his dislocated toes. A year later, looking back on his loss to Nurmagomedov, the Irish player candidly admitted: “Last time, I wasn’t fully committed. It’s very simple. This lack of commitment has led to injuries and self-doubt. The equation is simple: invest your time and you will reap the rewards.” Set a training schedule and stick to it Establish a sleep routine and stick to it Wake up and get up at the appointed time.”
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He emphasized the importance of staying true to one’s intentions and avoiding self-deception. McGregor admitted that while he mentally committed to certain actions, he wasn’t able to follow through, and suffered minor setbacks that ultimately affected his mental resilience. With his determination to overcome these challenges, McGregor expressed a new understanding of himself and sought to right his past mistakes.
After his loss to Nurmagomedov, McGregor returned to the Octagon for a stunning 40-second knockout victory over Donald Selane. However, he has struggled to secure a win since then, losing by KO in a rematch to Dustin Poirier in January 2021 and enduring a leg injury six months later in his trilogy match.
The exact date for his next fight this year has yet to be announced, but McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler following his coaching appointment in Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. A win over Chandler, who has a 2-3 UFC record, would be McGregor’s first win in over three years and could mark a turning point in his career.
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