“Conor Didn’t Really Wanna Drill”: “Very Dark” Build-Up to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor Revealed in McGregor Forever

Grab your popcorn and get ready for the ultimate cage-side show! Conor McGregor‘s latest knockout isn’t inside the octagon but on Netflix with the release of ‘McGregor Forever’. This profound documentary spills the beans on McGregor‘s life, leaving fans hungry for more jaw-dropping revelations.

The series provides a rare glimpse into McGregor‘s life beyond the spotlight. Moreover, it delving into the challenges he faced after attaining unprecedented fame. From his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov to his career threatening injury at UFC 264, this one covers it all!

In the very first minutes of the first episode, McGregor’s coach provides an unsettling detail about the time McGregor was preparing to face his greatest rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

A dark and negative phase in the life of Conor McGregor

John Kavanagh reflected on the unique atmosphere that surrounded McGregor‘s training camp leading up to the clash with Nurmagomedov. He described it as a departure from anything they had experienced before, marked by an unsettling negativity. According to his coach, McGregor‘s mindset during this period was distinctly different.

His desire to simply come in and defeat his opponent overshadowed the usual focus on drilling and training techniques. The training camp itself took on an almost foreboding aura, hinting at the challenging road that lay ahead for the Irish fighter.

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“The build-up to the Khabib fight was different than anything before. Very dark very negative. A lot of the training was Conor just, kind of, wanting to come in and fight people. Conor didn’t really wanna drill with the guy, or train with the guy. He just wanted to come in and beat the guy. This specific training camp was almost ominous.”

Was Conor McGregor injured coming into the fight against Nurmagomedov?

The documentary further unveils a hidden aspect of McGregor‘s preparation for the Khabib fight— a painful injury that occurred just weeks before the anticipated showdown. While training at his gym, McGregor suffered a fractured toe during a takedown attempt. The severity of the injury was immediately evident, and McGregor promptly informed his coaches.

In a remarkable scene, McGregor‘s teammates rallied around him, attempting to remedy the injury. McGregor‘s toe was suspected to be dislocated, prompting his coach and teammates to gingerly manipulate it back into place. Despite the agonizing discomfort he endured, McGregor gritted his teeth and allowed his teammates to relocate the toe.

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Was it an injury that altered the fate of McGregor’s fight? Would his battle against Nurmagomedov have turned out any differently had the injury not happened? Guess one can only sit back and wonder.