UFC 264: Conor McGregor loses, says Slovak Ivan Buchinger

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At the end of 2012, the Slovak Oktagon champion and holder of belts in M1 or Cage Warriors Ivan Buchinger (35 years, balance 38-7) lost the title duel with Conor McGregor, who was three years younger. Before the end of the Irish trilogy with the American Dustin Poirier over the weekend, he spoke for ŠPORT.sk.

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If the bomb didn’t explode, I’d bet on Poirier

McGregor and Poirier have a balance sheet of 1-1. Who would you bet money on before the 3rd duel?

“Poirier. Although I’m not writing off McGregor. He made his pins again on the pre-match press, he’s excited. However, if he does not knock Dustin in the 1st round, he will not be in good condition for him in the next. ”

What course do you expect?

“As in the 2nd match, Poirier will be digging McGregor’s legs, but he will be careful. Conor will try to use brutal blows and eyes while reading the opponent, he will be dangerous from the contours. However, if he does not turn it off in the first round, Dustin will gradually gain the upper hand and end McGregor’s submission or TKO before the limit.

So will the 1st round decide?

“Yes, bombs will fly. The question is whether one explodes on Poirier’s head or McGregor gets stronger and loses. ”

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Conor is an actor because the world has gone mad

UFC boss Dana White has confirmed that the winner of the match is fighting for the title in the lightweight against Charles Oliveira. Does McGregor have it or have he already lost the “tiger’s eyes”?

“He certainly did not lose fire. He may not be as motivated as before, because he has achieved everything, but he is still dangerous. ”

Does the angry McGregor have a better chance before the 3rd match with Poirier than the friendly McGregor before the 2nd duel?

“It doesn’t matter, it’s just acting.”

Which McGregor do you like more?

“I respect the opponents. It’s sporty, although it doesn’t make money in MMA (laughs). Fans want more vulgar McGregor because the world has gone crazy. Humility no longer inspires anyone, and many behave according to what they sell. ”

Conor is the best, better than Chabib

It is speculated that if McGregor loses again, he will end his career. Do you expect that too?

“No, he will continue to fight even after the loss.”

If he ended his career, how should he be mentioned?

“As the best fighter.”

Better than Chabib Nurmagomedov?

“Yes.”

Then why did McGregor lose the match?

“At a young age, he was the first in the history of the UFC to own belts in two weight categories at the same time. He had nothing more to prove to anyone, he went against Chabibov after a two-year break and it played a big role. ”

If McGregor remained at the pace of the match after winning the second title, would he defeat Nurmagomed?

“I will not say for sure, but the fight would at least look different. That’s how he tormented Chabib. ”

Cause of loss? Money and achieved Olympus

Since November 2016, McGregor has had three MMA matches, beating only veteran Donald Cerrone. He also lost a boxing duel with Floyd Mayweather. Why does he struggle a little and when he loses?

“Money … And that he has already reached Olympus.”

Will he not fall out of it if he continues to play?

“When he does shows and good matches, there will still be a unit for people.”

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Why didn’t Mayweather’s performance compare to McGregor’s performance despite his even higher earnings and greater success?

“It’s hard to say, I’ve never made that much (laughs). It depends on the person how he sets his priorities. Someone would not be able to live with himself in Conor’s place, having lost all his titles. ”

I’m a farmer, I didn’t push the UFC

Would money change you?

“The partner next to me says that for sure (laughs). I don’t know, maybe it would be harder for me to get up from a soft bed in a big house in the morning to go to trouble for training. ”

If McGregor continues to lose, is money an argument to continue?

“You can feel it when you don’t have it in you anymore. When he reaches that point, he should finish. It’s not worth extending your time and worrying. ”

Isn’t it worth the millions despite losing?

“If you already have enough, don’t.”

Would you like to live McGregor’s life with all the positives and negatives?

“I don’t believe so, I’m a simple farmer. It would hinder my constant attention. ”

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I thought I’d kill Conor like nothing

McGregor fought for you in December 2012 for the Cage Warriors title three months before his UFC debut. Did you have any idea that he would become a world star?

“They told me about it, but I watched his matches on YouTube and it wasn’t much. He boxed well, but he couldn’t kick or fight. I thought I would kill him like nothing. I had a better balance, I even bet 100 euros on my victory. When it came to weighing, I felt something I had never before or after. Even then, he fascinated the fans, they would go to war with him. ”

Did you talk before or after the match?

“After the fight, he came to my locker room, but I was out. I don’t remember exactly what he said. Something in the sense that it was a good match and how am I doing. He does a show to make himself visible, but otherwise he is an ordinary person. A peasant like me, only with a bigger account (laughs). ”

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Is it possible to become aware of and earn even without that show?

“Chabib never lost, and how much did he earn, how much did Conor? When you’re a great actor, you just have to be a little good fighter. McGregor is the champion of trash talc and he can also beat. That’s why he’s where he is. ”

McGregor had several problems with the law. Would you set him as a role model for your son?

“Definitely from a sports point of view. Not in terms of personality. However, it should be noted that it was not easy for him to handle the influx of money and attention. He worked as a gasman, he was supportive and suddenly he became a celebrity. ”