Covington took on Rosas Jr. in a submission-grappling match at Hype FC in Rome, Italy, on Nov. 3. Rosas Jr. forced the tap in just 40 seconds with a rear-naked choke. The Dazn broadcast cut to McGregor as “El Nino Problema” celebrated his short-notice victory. The former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder was seen laughing and he’s now clarified that he wasn't taking pleasure in Covington’s loss.
What Conor McGregor said about the clip from Hype FC in Rome
While it’s unclear what McGregor was guffawing at, the clip shows the Irishman laughing while Rosas Jr. embraced his team.