It’s part of the shtick that’s a part of just about every big fight: The threats of violence, the proclamations of feeling better than ever, the vow to win in a jaw-dropping manner.
Trash-talk sells tickets and pay-per-views, and nobody is better at that than Conor McGregor. Asked for a prediction prior to his lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov on Oct. 6, 2018, in the main event of UFC 229, McGregor said, simply, “Domination, his head bouncing off the canvas.” Pressed on a specific round, McGregor added “As long as it takes. I believe one.