Official Conor McGregor thread (part 3) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match

Dtp1979 · 27-01-2017 08:01PM

I wonder would he still have done that goofy laugh if Conor was getting out of the car....

The Ayatolla · 27-01-2017 08:18PM

"Sorry! sorry". Then laughs when Conor rolls up the window.

What a pussy.

Outlaw Pete · 27-01-2017 08:31PM

He shouldn't act like that but I wouldn't have a go at him at the same time as this level of attention is new to him. Bit different the odd person asking him but now it's everywhere and every minute, unless he goes to some posh restaurant maybe.

I think he'll look back at stuff like that in years to come and regret it but he won't be the first young guy to get really famous and find it tough to hold his temper when members of the public and press go too far. There's a pic of him squaring up to some photographer on Wicklow St also. Same kind of way Sean Penn used to react back in the 80's.

Here's an excellent interview with Eddie Vedder that he gave in 1994, just after Kurt Cobain died, about how he was struggling to deal with all the attention being thrust upon him. One of the best interviews I've ever read with anyway. Wish there was a video of it, ironically.

But, there's a saying I heard many years ago that 'Money and fame doesn't change who you are, it reveals it' and I think there is a lot of truth in that. Who you are when you no longer have to be nice to people is in essence who you always were but just didn't have the power to be. Money and fame give people that power.

He was nice to that girl that had no phone with her though... we must remember that :P

Wheeliebin30 · 27-01-2017 08:43PM

Probably pissed off some little prick recorded him putting stuff up his nose and couldn't wait to share it.

red ears · 27-01-2017 09:33PM

hewhoscares wrote: »

http://streamable.com/pnt5i

This doing the rounds. Personally think the guy was rude, the guys entitled to personally space. He's not some monkey in a zoo.

Conor used too do a crazy amount of interviews when he first started out in UFC then all of a sudden he flipped and decided he wasn't interested anymore. Same story with the public he used to be so accessible. Id say he is just so tired of it now he is beginning to snap.

CatFromHue · 27-01-2017 09:45PM

The Ayatolla wrote: »

"Sorry! sorry". Then laughs when Conor rolls up the window.

What a pussy.

Yeah I agree, he was being disrespectful.

I'd guess that if he just said can I get a quick pic and wished McGregor well it would have been a different story.

Filming yourself having a chat with him while's stuck in traffic, or waiting for a gate to open, while not actually talking to him is a different story.

sonofenoch · 27-01-2017 09:48PM

Might help if he drove around little Dublin town in something a little less conspicuous ......these 100k+ supercars are tailor-made for LA or Miami ......Dublin? not so much, he'll always stick out like a sore thumb

darced · 27-01-2017 09:50PM

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moneyman · 27-01-2017 09:51PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

He shouldn't act like that but I wouldn't have a go at him at the same time as this level of attention is new to him. Bit different the odd person asking him but now it's everywhere and every minute, unless he goes to some posh restaurant maybe.

I think he'll look back at stuff like that in years to come and regret it but he won't be the first young guy to get really famous and find it tough to hold his temper when members of the public and press go too far. There's a pic of him squaring up to some photographer on Wicklow St also. Same kind of way Sean Penn used to react back in the 80's.

Here's an excellent interview with Eddie Vedder that he gave in 1994, just after Kurt Cobain died, about how he was struggling to deal with all the attention being thrust upon him. One of the best interviews I've ever read with anyway. Wish there was a video of it, ironically.

But, there's a saying I heard many years ago that 'Money and fame doesn't change who you are, it reveals it' and I think there is a lot of truth in that. Who you are when you no longer have to be nice to people is in essence who you always were but just didn't have the power to be. Money and fame give people that power.

He was nice to that girl that had no phone with her though... we must remember that :P

The number of people who have met Conor and had very positive experiences (me included, briefly) absolutely dwarfs experiences like this. Unfortunately these type of interactions get far more publicity because they are controversial. Honestly I would have been angry if someone did the same to me. The guy wasn't even talking to Conor, he was speaking into the phone to obviously upload it to social media.

Your man has a solid camera though. His camera can take that left hand shot.

moneyman · 27-01-2017 09:52PM

sonofenoch wrote: »

Might help if he drove around little Dublin town in something a little less conspicuous ......these 100k+ supercars are tailor-made for LA or Miami ......Dublin? not so much, he'll always stick out like a sore thumb

What's that actually got to do with it though? Don't drive nice cars or people are entitled to treat you like a public exhibition? Don't think so. He can drive whatever he likes. He's earned it. His reaction wasn't ideal but let's not pretend the guy filming isn't a bit of an idiot.

wonderfullife · 27-01-2017 10:12PM

I wonder will he be revealing anything noteworthy tomorrow? I suppose at the very least Ariel will ask him a load of questions relating to Floyd, Khabib, Ferguson, Cody, Woodley, maybe the odd left field one about fighters associations or an opinion on Trump. Should generate a fair few headlines in a one-hour interview.

Richy06 · 27-01-2017 10:13PM

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

There have been more female heads of state in Muslim majority countries than Europe and North America combined.

The Muslim majority countries where women aren't treated as equals like Saudi and The UAE are in a minority in number and overall population of world Muslims.

Christian women in East Africa are held down and have their clitorois abd labia cut off.
In West Africa they are regularly beaten during child birth to scare out the child and in Ireland less not that long ago they were banned from working in the civil service if they were married and are still denied the right to bodily autonomy.

The oppression of women is a global problem that exists regardless of religious denominations or secularism.

Just to be blunt.

I agree. Thanks for being blunt. But to dismiss the role of religion or secularism is disingenuous.

Jews cut off foreskins. Sharia law and the Qu'ran are a blight on women's rights around the world. Catholics sold babies to rich Americans for years and the clergy held unbelievable power whist inflicting horrible abuses of human rights.

Point is, I have a strong distaste of all religions equally and will openly discuss with anyone these views. The fact I am a coach at SBG doesn't suddenly mean I should have no views on these things, nor broadcast them if I wish. I don't give a **** what religion Amir is, or anyone that steps on the mats are for that matter. At the end of the day he's a nice guy who I enjoy training with, religious views don't come into it. He is as free to believe in a spaghetti monster as I am to openly express my own beliefs to the contrary. Now, f**ked if I know if there is any true higher power, but the ones humanity has constructed for itself to explain the unexplainable over the eons are so poked full of holes these days I don't know how anybody who has a lump of functioning grey matter and deigns to use it could convince themselves any of it makes any sense.

Sorry to draw it off topic again.

Wonderfullife, if you think SBG coaches giving out about theism is unique to me or an actual concern for anyone coming to learn some martial arts, you should really do some reading on the SBG founder, Matt Thornton.

moneyman · 27-01-2017 10:20PM

Richy06 wrote: »

I agree. Thanks for being blunt. But to dismiss the role of religion or secularism is disingenuous.

Jews cut off foreskins. Sharia law and the Qu'ran are a blight on women's rights around the world. Catholics sold babies to rich Americans for years and the clergy held unbelievable power whist inflicting horrible abuses of human rights.

Point is, I have a strong distaste of all religions equally and will openly discuss with anyone these views. The fact I am a coach at SBG doesn't suddenly mean I should have no views on these things, nor broadcast them if I wish. I don't give a **** what religion Amir is, or anyone that steps on the mats are for that matter. At the end of the day he's a nice guy who I enjoy training with, religious views don't come into it. He is as free to believe in a spaghetti monster as I am to openly express my own beliefs to the contrary. Now, f**ked if I know if there is any true higher power, but the ones humanity has constructed for itself to explain the unexplainable over the eons are so poked full of holes these days I don't know how anybody who has a lump of functioning grey matter and deigns to use it could convince themselves any of it makes any sense.

Sorry to draw it off topic again.

Wonderfullife, if you think SBG coaches giving out about theism is unique to me or an actual concern for anyone coming to learn some martial arts, you should really do some reading on the SBG founder, Matt Thornton.

Great post. Agreed 100%, although I do think Wonderfullife has a point about John. John is fantastic and a really nice guy. I do wish he would rise above the pond life he responds to on twitter though and ignore them. But it's his right to post whatever he wants. I have no problem with John calling out any religion at all, I actually encourage it. But I do think John doesn't do himself justice on social media though, because he is a very intelligent and articulate speaker. And sometimes on social media he responds to people who do not deserve an audience. I think he'd be better off ignoring those people altogether. That said, it's his platform and who the feck am I to be complaining about it.

Tazzimus · 27-01-2017 10:22PM

Richy06 wrote: »

Wonderfullife, if you think SBG coaches giving out about theism is unique to me or an actual concern for anyone coming to learn some martial arts, you should really do some reading on the SBG founder, Matt Thornton.

Or listen to Karl for five minutes during a class

hewhoscares · 27-01-2017 10:23PM

Richy06 wrote: »

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

There have been more female heads of state in Muslim majority countries than Europe and North America combined.

The Muslim majority countries where women aren't treated as equals like Saudi and The UAE are in a minority in number and overall population of world Muslims.

Christian women in East Africa are held down and have their clitorois abd labia cut off.
In West Africa they are regularly beaten during child birth to scare out the child and in Ireland less not that long ago they were banned from working in the civil service if they were married and are still denied the right to bodily autonomy.

The oppression of women is a global problem that exists regardless of religious denominations or secularism.

Just to be blunt.

I agree. Thanks for being blunt. But to dismiss the role of religion or secularism is disingenuous.

Jews cut off foreskins. Sharia law and the Qu'ran are a blight on women's rights around the world. Catholics sold babies to rich Americans for years and the clergy held unbelievable power whist inflicting horrible abuses of human rights.

Point is, I have a strong distaste of all religions equally and will openly discuss with anyone these views. The fact I am a coach at SBG doesn't suddenly mean I should have no views on these things, nor broadcast them if I wish. I don't give a **** what religion Amir is, or anyone that steps on the mats are for that matter. At the end of the day he's a nice guy who I enjoy training with, religious views don't come into it. He is as free to believe in a spaghetti monster as I am to openly express my own beliefs to the contrary. Now, f**ked if I know if there is any true higher power, but the ones humanity has constructed for itself to explain the unexplainable over the eons are so poked full of holes these days I don't know how anybody who has a lump of functioning grey matter and deigns to use it could convince themselves any of it makes any sense.

Sorry to draw it off topic again.

Wonderfullife, if you think SBG coaches giving out about theism is unique to me or an actual concern for anyone coming to learn some martial arts, you should really do some reading on the SBG founder, Matt Thornton.

Someones read the god delusion recently. Atheists are just as dull with their patronising tone as religious bigots.

Like wonderfullife says other top level MMA coaches manage to keep personal opinions to themselves, not put them out on platforms where they know people are looking.

Imagine tommoro he'll be in full hype mode* for this interview. Its the hecklers in crowds that really bore at these things. His interview in Belfast - drunks thinking theyre funny screaming ****. Yawn.

* possibly with assistance from social performance enhancers

wonderfullife · 27-01-2017 10:30PM

Richy06 wrote: »

Wonderfullife, if you think SBG coaches giving out about theism is unique to me or an actual concern for anyone coming to learn some martial arts, you should really do some reading on the SBG founder, Matt Thornton.

I'm an avid reader of Matt's and I respected his opinions on the Richard Spencer situation. I've read his blog posts for well over a year. He's very like John in his views. Big fan of critical thinking, rationality and evidence. I always took the side of Hitchens in debates on religion too, so I'm on your "side" on this.

That's why I was surprised (& disappointed) with John's appearances on Gavin McInnes show. It wasn't just the homophobic, anti-Islam jokes made by the host, there was some dubious moments by John. The bit where he admitted to winning a few grand on Conor winning in the 2nd round against Eddie whilst saying "I'm not allowed to do that" was a headline waiting to happen if anybody noticed it.

I've met both you and John in person you're both cool guys. I never meant to come across like I was slating his character (or yours). I just think (ironically) it's wise to keep political views out of sport, for an easy life.

Anyway this was a one-and-done reply on the politics, I'll PM you on here.

moneyman · 27-01-2017 10:37PM

hewhoscares wrote: »

Someones read the god delusion recently. Atheists are just as dull with their patronising tone as religious bigots.

Not even close, atheists can be irritating for people like you in their outspokenness, but they don't do horrible **** in the name of their belief or lack thereof. What on earth has it got to do with being dull btw? It's either a supported argument or not. Being dull doesn't de-legitimise it. You wouldn't be annoyed by a fighter causally mentioning their god after a fight, but you'd probably be up in arms if a fighter irrelevantly mentioned the lack of a god after their fight (which never happens). No difference tbh, you're just conditioned to one of those situations. It's a causal "the cheek of them atheists actually responding to the ad infinitum mentions of god daily" that is very common.

Like wonderfullife says other top level MMA coaches manage to keep personal opinions to themselves, not put them out on platforms where they know people are looking.

I completely agree with you here.

The Ayatolla · 27-01-2017 10:58PM

Prob in this thread somewhere, but whatever happened with McGregor and Tom Egan?

He's nowhere to be seen for anything CMcG related in recent months, but at one point was everywhere?

A case of Conor improving his training/coaches and no hard feelings, or did something happen?

rob316 · 27-01-2017 11:06PM

Im not famous and I hate people sticking a phone in my face, why the **** cant you just say hello to someone.

hewhoscares · 27-01-2017 11:06PM

moneyman wrote: »

hewhoscares wrote: »

Someones read the god delusion recently. Atheists are just as dull with their patronising tone as religious bigots.

Not even close, atheists can be irritating for people like you in their outspokenness, but they don't do horrible **** in the name of their belief or lack thereof. What on earth has it got to do with being dull btw? It's either a supported argument or not. Being dull doesn't de-legitimise it. You wouldn't be annoyed by a fighter causally mentioning their god after a fight, but you'd probably be up in arms if a fighter irrelevantly mentioned the lack of a god after their fight (which never happens). No difference tbh, you're just conditioned to one of those situations. It's a causal "the cheek of them atheists actually responding to the ad infinitum mentions of god daily" that is very common.

Like wonderfullife says other top level MMA coaches manage to keep personal opinions to themselves, not put them out on platforms where they know people are looking.

I completely agree with you here.

Im agnostic not that anyone gives a ****.

Atheists cant wait to repeat Dawkins/Hitchens/Harris etc back at people in my experience. Like i say, its just as dull as the religious types praising god when and where they can. And they have such a patronising pseud approach to the way they express themselves, their tone is always belittting for people who may think differently to them.

I don't get why Matt Thornton and John Kavanagh think they need to push their particular belief system for when they are teaching a martial art.

Dtp1979 · 27-01-2017 11:09PM

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Prob in this thread somewhere, but whatever happened with McGregor and Tom Egan?

He's nowhere to be seen for anything CMcG related in recent months, but at one point was everywhere?

A case of Conor improving his training/coaches and no hard feelings, or did something happen?

It's been mentioned several several times on here but nobody seems to know exactly what happened

wonderfullife · 27-01-2017 11:25PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

It's been mentioned several several times on here but nobody seems to know exactly what happened

In all of Tom's old interviews he always refers to him as 'Conor'.

In any he's done recently, it's "McGregor". Saying stuff like "McGregor is hard work" implying he's high maintenance.

In other news, Tom's woman is a cracker so he can't be too disappointed with life :pac:

0byme75341jo28 · 28-01-2017 12:41AM

Guy in the video now claiming he asked for permission to video, was told yeah grand, but McGregor didn't like him leaning on his car.

Tbh I get that it's annoying from Conor's point of view but grabbing for the phone was a cúntish move to a guy who was clearly just a fan. It's grand saying he doesn't need to take photos/videos for people but it's his fans that make him money and keep him relevant. I hope it was just a bad day for him and not the start of a trend.

Gamebred · 28-01-2017 12:53AM

Wonder you have 100% bought that ppv havent ya for the interview tomorrow?

Axwell · 28-01-2017 01:40AM

Lads I made it pretty clear already, you can all have a yellow card for just completely ignoring my post. Take it to the off topic thread or keep posting here and it will be upgraded to a ban..

28-01-2017 01:42AM

Is anyone buying the stream tomorrow?

PeterTheNinth · 28-01-2017 11:52AM

wonderfullife wrote: »

He didn't seem best pleased. All I'll say is the obvious answer in that situation is to roll up your window, not try grab someones phone.

Probably not the cleverest thing for Conor to do, but certainly understandable. I'm sure he has tools like this guy baiting him every day. Similar to the above poster, I don't get the fascination with wanting to shove your face up to his and take a selfie. In my opinion, it's just somebody trying to raise their own social status by associating themselves with you. I would rather just go up and shake the guy by the hand.

spix · 28-01-2017 12:11PM

Tripp Modern Self-sacrifice wrote: »

Guy in the video now claiming he asked for permission to video, was told yeah grand, but McGregor didn't like him leaning on his car.

Tbh I get that it's annoying from Conor's point of view but grabbing for the phone was a cúntish move to a guy who was clearly just a fan. It's grand saying he doesn't need to take photos/videos for people but it's his fans that make him money and keep him relevant. I hope it was just a bad day for him and not the start of a trend.

Looks to me like the guy was recording only Conor instead of himself+Conor. Conor saw that on the phone screen

Call Me Jimmy · 28-01-2017 12:44PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Is anyone buying the stream tomorrow?

ha no

Mellor · 28-01-2017 02:44PM

spix wrote: »

Looks to me like the guy was recording only Conor instead of himself+Conor. Conor saw that on the phone screen

What? He was clearly recording himself too, or else he wouldn't be in the video.

Official Conor McGregor thread (part 3) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match

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