![]() ![]() It was a far cry from the reactive hostility we have become so accustomed to during what is normally a hate-filled show of expletives and posturing. "I am going five rounds with this dude and I cannot f*****k wait for Saturday night," added Cerrone, as McGregor tapped the table acknowledging his sentiments. "Conor is one of the last of a dying breed of fighters. "I am looking forward to fighting four or five rounds with this dude," said Cerrone. "He has my respect and although there will be blood spilled on January 18, it will not be bad blood." ![]() It's hard not to respect Donald right now and at this stage. Obviously you have seen him compete so many times. "As time has gone on, he has become a family man. "I've had my back and forth with Donald throughout the years," said McGregor. In the past he has declared war on Brazil, Russia and Germany with his pre-fight vitriol but Cerrone was an exception. Underneath it all he may be the same man, but outwardly this was something we have not seen from The Notorious. This all may be scripted as part of a re-building process following numerous high-profile incidents, including a court case for punching a man at the bar in a Dublin pub. I'm a fighter and an entertainer and to come here and give these people what they want gets me up in the morning." "I'm very grateful and honoured to be fighting back on US soil, I've had many great moments here. Sometimes we need to go to certain places in our life to realise what we have to do. "I feel like I've turned over a new leaf. I am just in a good spot, I don't think I have changed." "I have a solid opponent in front of me and a veteran of the game. I am in a position now where I am very excited to be here and I am very eager to perform for the fans. Granted, a different opponent, different circumstances. "I have not changed too much since the last time. He even says he is off the whiskey and arrived on time.ĭespite his more gentlemanly approach to Saturday's comeback McGregor maintains he is the same person underneath it all. ![]() There was barely a foul word from the mouth of McGregor as he showered his opponent with praise. The two came face-to-face overnight in a press conference far removed from what we have become accustomed to over the years. It seems he has succeeded.įifteen months since McGregor was comprehensively beaten, he is back in Sin City to face Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone, a 36-year-old UFC veteran. Back then Khabib said he wanted to make Conor McGregor humble. ![]()
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