‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’- Conor McGregor Looks to Bring Back the True ‘Notorious’

UFC lightweight Conor McGregor took to social media and made sure to put to rest any doubts about his intentions. The Irishman made it known that his moniker ‘The Notorious’ would once again take the form that it once did. McGregor who was known for his brash trash-talking abilities turned a new leaf when he fought at UFC 246.

His most recent outing a year later against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 saw more of the same coming in. Chiefly, fans didn’t know what to expect as he ditched his trash-talking for a calm, overtly respectful approach. However, it seems as though ‘The Notorious’ is primed for a big-time return when Conor McGregor makes the walk again.

There was rampant debate as to whether McGregor’s new affable persona was just something that didn’t translate into the cage. It’s well known that some fighters need an extra edge when competing under the bright lights. The MMA community will certainly be on the lookout to see what demeanor McGregor’s next performance brings out.

Conor McGregor: Just getting started

The former two-division champion suffered his first MMA career TKO loss to Dustin Poirier on January 23, 2021. ‘The Diamond’ executed a near-flawless game plan as he exploited Conor’s wide stance with blistering leg kicks. McGregor’s leg was severely compromised and he eventually succumbed to Poirier’s intense pressure strikes.

Had he won that morning in Abu Dhabi, the Irishman would have most likely been the next in line for UFC gold. UFC President Dana White was keen on rematching McGregor with Khabib Nurmagomedov to pull in massive numbers. However, that fight was tossed right out of the window following Conor’s fall to Poirier.

He will have to come back and defeat another elite lightweight in order to make his case to contention. Tony Ferguson comes in as a strong contender given that he’s on a two-fight losing skid. Not to mention, both men have a history together and the fight wouldn’t be hard to put together. It’s critical that Conor McGregor pulls out a massive win in his next fight so that he builds upon his esteemed status.

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