Conor McGregor evidently has done little self-reflection since his dramatic escapade with Dustin Poirier around UFC 264. Once again, the former two-division champ took to Twitter to attack now-retired UFC champion and current commentator Daniel Cormier. McGregor blatantly denounced DC, calling him a “fat mess,” and made multiple allegations that he was drunk at media events the day before calling UFC 264, which was headlined by the McGregor-Poirier trilogy. The tweets calling into question Cormier’s professionalism and physical attributes have since been deleted.
Unfortunately, this instance is just the latest installment of Conor’s improper Twitter antics. After McGregor targeted Khabib Nurmagomedov’s late father, DC publicly stated he believed Conor “crossed the line.” On his ESPN show “DC & RC,” Cormier said, “I think when stuff like that is being said, I think it’s a cry for help.” Apparently, defending a legendary coach in the MMA community from attempted defamation on social media was enough to spur confrontation from McGregor.
Cormier again took to “DC & RC” to address the recent allegations and attacks on his character. He responded, “Don’t worry about Daniel Cormier, don’t worry about the things that I’m saying. Don’t worry about how I’m dressing and how I’m looking. Don’t do that. Worry about the dudes that keep beating your ass every time you go into the octagon.”
DC, who also formerly held the belt in two separate weight divisions, makes a fair point in his rebuttal. McGregor has only a single UFC victory since 2016, accompanied by three losses: two back-to-back against Poirier and one by the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Conor was radical in his trash talk towards both opponents, adhering to no boundaries. Comments involving religion, marriage, and family were spewed, and many were adequately regarded as wildly inappropriate.
Many of the McGregor faithful have abandoned ship as the MMA superstar continues trending in a seemingly downward spiral. Conor was once the undeniable face of the UFC and propelled the sport into a new spotlight. However, it has proven less challenging to move past an idol when he insists on disrespecting his peers and their families with unprovoked attacks.
McGregor continues to rehab his injuries incurred at UFC 264, which included a gruesomely fractured fibula and tibia. His claims would indicate he is adamant about returning to the UFC, particularly to settle the self-proclaimed unfinished business with solidified nemesis Dustin Poirier. However, his exact recovery timeline is still uncertain. In an interview with Fox News, Dana White said it’ll be at least a year before we witness the comeback of The Notorious. In the meantime, Poirier will challenge the defending lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, on December 18th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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