Mendes (left) and McGregor (right) provoked each other at a press conference. Photo: Reproduction
The fighters who will take part in the main fights of UFC 189, this Saturday (11), participated in the event's official press conference this Thursday afternoon. And it couldn't be any different: there was no shortage of provocations between Conor McGregor e Chad Mendes, who will compete for the interim belt in the featherweight division.
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Right at the beginning, the Irishman was asked about his opponent's change for the fight, with the departure of José Aldo, due to injury, and the entry of Mendes. “My mind is bulletproof, solid as a rock. I'm number one, so who cares if number two goes out and number three comes in? At the end of the day, I'm number one, so it doesn't make any difference who my opponent will be. I will win”, said McGregor, who had broad support from the public who attended the press conference.
Mendes responded by questioning McGregor's qualities as a fighter. “In my opinion, Conor is one-dimensional. He is just one striker big, left-handed. There's no wrestling, there's no jiu-jitsu. And he needs to cut a lot of weight, he's skinny. I manage to knock him out, I manage to take him down and open a hole in his face and finish him. In short, I’m going to destroy this guy,” he shot back.
The atmosphere got even hotter when Mendes was asked about the friendly message you sent to Aldo, asking the champion if he would have the support of his fans for the fight. Before the American responded, McGregor took the microphone and provoked him. “Cowardly attitude! That was a cowardly attitude. Trying to become his friend! 'Please can I count on your fans?' It was a cowardly attitude. That’s what a man does when he’s about to die,” said the Irishman.
“Keep talking, because I can't even understand what you're saying. But this is about respect. I know there will be a lot of Brazilians here, and they want to see me destroy this guy. And I’m going to do it”, replied Mendes.
It also left for Aldo
McGregor's acidic words also had José Aldo as a target. The Brazilian, who was supposed to face the Irishman, but left the fight due to injury, was once again criticized by the controversial fighter, who disapproved of the Brazilian's attitude and questioned whether he will actually return to fights.
"José Aldo he's a coward. Brazilians normally show up to fight, they have the fighting spirit, but he ran away. He was broken mentally, and then he was broken physically. If he's ready, we could fight [in September], but I doubt he'll come back. If he comes back, we will fight on my terms. He will have to obey me,” he stated.
the fight between Conor McGregor e Chad Mendes will headline UFC 189, which will also feature Robbie Lawler against Rory McDonald for the welterweight title.
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