Conor McGregor is all set to make his Hollywood debut before his return to the UFC! The Irish superstar recently shared an update with his fans regarding the release of the ‘Roadhouse’ remake. The original ‘Road House’, featuring Patrick Swayze, portrayed a professional bouncer aiming to bring order to a tumultuous bar in Missouri.
The remake, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the lead character Dalton and McGregor in his first major film role, offers a fresh and modern reimagining of the beloved 80’s classic. However, the fans took to the comments to take hilarious jabs at ‘The Notorious’s update! Let’s take a look at what they had to say!
Fans roast Conor McGregor for Hollywood move
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In an update on his social media account, McGregor shared, “ROADHOUSE” official trailer out tomorrow. Director Doug Liman’s “greatest movie yet!” Honored to debut alongside such a stellar cast and crew! Thank you all! Here we go!”
The film is notable for having a storyline that involves the main character being a former UFC fighter. As such, multiple scenes for the film were filmed during the UFC 285 event in March 2023.
However, McGregor’s announcement for the release of the trailer has triggered a trolling wave aimed at his acting debut! Here’s how the community reacted:
“ROADHOUSE” official trailer out tomorrow. Director Doug Liman’s “greatest movie yet!” Honored to debut alongside such a stellar cast and crew! Thank you all! Here we go! 🏎️💨 @mgmstudios @AmazonStudios https://t.co/Siv3IaDnky
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 25, 2024
Some fans were confused about this being McGregor’s acting debut
Conor's acting debut? #RoadHouse
— Eddie-Capital (@eddiejedi) January 25, 2024
Others used a touch of sarcasm to ‘thank’ the fighter for the update
Thanks for reminder.
— Greg Geyer (@greggeyer) January 25, 2024
Fans also pointed out that McGregor may be disappointed with the movie’s release only on streaming platforms
I know you’re pissed this going to Amazon instead of theaters
— UFC Alien👽 (@UfcAlien) January 25, 2024
Some also took jabs at McGregor’s role in the film
Conor is an extra in the movie
— betheball34 (@betheball341) January 25, 2024
Others humorously pointed out that the trailer looked “realistic”
Lol yeah it just looks so realistic, the directors must watch a lot of mma fights….
— MMA Noticer (@jflllllllllll) January 25, 2024
McGregor’s recent string of losses inside the Octagon was also brought up
You win any fights in this film?
— Bert (@Lordlotuskiller) January 25, 2024
But others highlighted their support for the former ‘champ-champ’
Let’s fookin go champ
— Will 🍳 (@WillTheSkillet) January 25, 2024
In summary, the announcement of Jake Gyllenhaal’s prominent role in Road House has ignited a trolling frenzy directed at Conor McGregor. From questioning his debut to humorous remarks about the movie’s realism and McGregor’s on-screen success, fans expressed a mix of sentiments in response to the unexpected Hollywood update by the MMA star.
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And while fans are still waiting for McGregor’s return to the Octagon, a veteran voice in the MMA community has drawn an interesting comparison between him and ‘Borz’!
McGregor’s shared weakness with Khamzat Chimaev revealed
In a recent revelation on his podcast, seasoned MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy dissected a shared vulnerability between Khamzat Chimaev and Conor McGregor! Praised for their explosive performances, according to him, both fighters exhibit a common pattern– an electrifying first-round display followed by a noticeable decline in energy!
He shared, “he’s (Chimaev) a motherf***er in that first round because he’s all over people, he’s putting pressure on them, he’s landing big shots, but he gets tired, you know.”
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Comparing McGregor’s first-round dominance to Chimaev’s, McCarthy underscored the necessity for opponents to weather the initial storm to stand a chance. He delved into Chimaev’s weakness, clarifying that it wasn’t a lack of conditioning but an inability to control the fight strategically.
In essence, McCarthy’s analysis sheds light on the nuanced dynamics of Chimaev and McGregor’s fighting styles, offering a glimpse into the tactical intricacies that opponents can exploit!
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