Conor McGregor is one of the greatest fighters ever but some of his quotes also carry quite a punch
Conor McGregor is a name that almost every fight fan would know. The Irishman has come up from rags to riches and is now one of the greatest fighters ever.
He was the first to hold two UFC titles at the same time and has featured in five of the top six selling UFC PPVs ever.
McGregor also made millions by fighting boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. He might have lost that fight but his legacy still lives on.
The Fighting Irishman might be dominant in the Octagon but he sure knows how to play mind games. He has outfoxed opponents before facing them and has called them out with some incredible trash talking.
Some of his comments will go down as some of the funniest or greatest moments in MMA history. Others will remain as sage advice for stars looking to make it big in the MMA world or in life.
McGregor is a great one and here are some of his comments that prove his greatness:
Top Conor McGregor quotes
1) “There’s no talent here, this is hard work. This is an obsession. Talent does not exist, we are all equals as human beings. You could be anyone if you put in the time. You will reach the top, and that’s that. I am not talented, I am obsessed.”
2) “I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing. Keep proving people wrong and proving myself right.”
3) “Failure is not an option for me. Success is all I envision.”
McGregor might talk a lot but there is some truth in what he says. Apart from his crazy moments on the microphone, the Irishman shares pearls of wisdom too.
4) “At the end of the day, you’ve gotta feel some way. So why not feel unbeatable? Why not feel untouchable?”
Dreaming and always learning
Not coming as a surprise. The first love for McGregor wasn’t fighting but football. He shared how much he trained for it but fighting took over later.
5) “I was always a dreamer, and my first ambition was to be a footballer. I’d be out in the field doing drills after it got dark at night. So I had that passion to get somewhere and a drive to do something. I did love football and was always more into playing it than watching it. When I found combat sport, however, it just took over. It’s non-stop now.”
6) “Always look to learn. Learning something new is a great feeling. The feeling of progress.”
7) “Be grateful with everything you have and you will be successful in everything you do.”
8) “Look out for those who look out for you. Loyalty is everything.”
9) “Smart work pays best. Trust it.”
Cockiness and humbleness
Of course, McGregor wouldn’t be McGregor without a touch of cockiness.
10) “My success isn’t a result of arrogance. It’s a result of belief.”
11) “We’re not just here to take part. We’re here to take over.”
12) “I said I’d knock him out in the first round, and I knocked him out in the first round. You can call me ‘Mystic Mac,’ because I predict these things.”
13) “I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat.”
There is also a humble side to McGregor and this gem came after his shock loss to Nate Diaz.
14) “It’s a tough pill to swallow, but we can either run from adversity, or we can face our adversity head on and conquer it. And that’s what I plan to do.”
15) “Winners focus on winning. Losers focus on winners.”
McGregor is one of the best ever and with more fighting years under his belt, there is no doubt he will share more such gems in the future.
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