C. McGregor (right) used a translator to understand the fans' provocations. Photo: Reproduction
It was supposed to be a question and answer session, as naturally happens before all official weigh-ins, but the interview with Conor McGregor at the Maracanãzinho Gym this Friday (24) turned into a real war of words and provocations between the Irishman and the fans present.
During the question session, Conor was insistently called a “chicken”, heard teasing about his clothes and haircut and even insults involving his parents. At first, the Irishman took the insults as a joke, but he was irritated by the mention of his family and responded to the fan in the same tone.
When asked what his strategy would be to win José Aldo, with whom he has developed an intense rivalry, the Irishman used the Brazilian fans' traditional war cry to respond. “José Aldo: 'Uh, he's going to die!', said McGregor, slurring Portuguese. Soon after, the controversial athlete justified his loudmouth style. “I don’t talk nonsense, I only tell the truth”, he guaranteed.
To end the tense presentation, the Conor McGregor he received a loud boo at his farewell, despite insistent requests for applause. In response, the Irishman opted for irony and sent kisses to the audience present. As part of his schedule in Brazil, McGregor remains in Brazil and tomorrow follows UFC 179 closely, with the featherweight title fight between José Aldo x Chad Mendes.
Video: Watch the controversial question session with Conor McGregor and the provocations between fighter and fans
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