Fighter or actor? Conor McGregor divides opinions with film debut; look

Conor McGregor on a poster for the film 'Matador de Aluguel'. Photo: Disclosure/Amazon Prime

From the Octagon to the screen, Conor McGregor, the star of UFC, change gloves MMA for the actor's costume in the remake of the classic 'Road House', known in Brazil as 'Matador de Aluguel'. The film's trailer, released by Amazon Prime Video last Thursday (21), reveals electrifying scenes of confrontation between McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal, the protagonist of the production.

As the ruthless hired gun Knox, McGregor stars opposite Gyllenhaal, who plays James Dalton, a former UFC fighter looking for a fresh start at a Florida inn. The plot intensifies with the arrival of Knox, confronting Dalton in an action-packed clash.

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Directed by Doug Liman, the remake of 'Matador de Aluguel' has divided opinions since its release. McGregor's performance as an actor generates mixed reactions on social media, with criticism and praise dividing the scene.

Debuting in Hollywood, McGregor has been away from the Octagon since July 2021, when he was recovering from a broken leg in a fight against Dustin poirier. With 22 wins and 6 losses in MMA, the Irishman, known as “The Notorious”, holds the title of former champion in two UFC categories.

Fighter or actor? Conor McGregor divides opinions with film debut; see scenes

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