On the road to recovery
After a physio session, we see Conor putting in the hours in the gym with John Connor of the Irish Strength Institute as he continues his return to fitness after ACL surgery.
Training camp in Reykjavík
The SBG team head to the Icelandic capital to prepare for UFC Dublin and Conor shows off his terrific balance to fellow fighter Paddy Holohan.
Comparing himself to Vincent van Gogh
Their beards are alike but that’s where the similarities end.
Final preparations on fight week
Reality hits home. “If I don’t win I’ll be the guy that talked the talk, and did not walk the walk. I’ll be fighting in front of 100 people in GAA halls for €150,” he says.
The UFC like their fighters to be on time
“They brought me into a room with no beds and they were like: ‘Now we know you’re the star, don’t be late!’ I thought I was getting whacked.” Best be early so.
The weigh-ins
4,000 people show up to the O2 Arena (not Three Arena) the day before fight night last July.
Tony McGregor recites his own poem from the back of a bill
Conor’s dad admits he’s no JM Synge. We’d be inclined to agree.
The win over Brandao
A first round TKO victory in front of a packed house sees McGregor climb another step up the featherweight ladder.
