UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has once again become the center of an Internet meme, this time with the “McGregor Challenge.”
McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) hosted an open workout this past Friday in Las Vegas ahead of his Aug. 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather (49-0 boxing). “The Notorious” has always done things a little bit outside the norm, and his arm-flailing warmup was the latest moment to capture attention (via Instagram):
The Irishman is no stranger to going viral. From his famous “Who the (expletive) is that guy?” comment to his “(Expletive) you” suit, custom-made Versace robe and more, McGregor has provided plenty of buzzy moments over the years.
Opinions on the effectiveness of McGregor’s warmup strategy vary, but several within the combat sports world, such as former world champion boxer Terence Crawford, UFC veteran Gilbert Smith and more, created videos mocking McGregor (via Instagram):
I challenge all boxers to the McGregor Challenge @stevennelsonboxing @redder402 @coach_chet_ A post shared by Terence Bud Crawford (@tbudcrawford) on Aug 13, 2017 at 5:49pm PDT
#McgregorChallenge 😂 @tbudcrawford A post shared by "SW⚡FT" Jarrett Hurd (@swift_jarretthurd) on Aug 13, 2017 at 7:18pm PDT
The secret behind Conor mcgregor training movement….nunchucks attack😄! but seriously, this movement is great for warmup, coordination and mainly to practice your looseness. A post shared by Shaolin Heibao (@heibaokon) on Aug 14, 2017 at 3:43am PDT
Just having a quick warm up before pads @johnwayneparr your up next homie #Mcgregorchallenge 😂 A post shared by Benny Mahoney (@mahoneybenjamin) on Aug 14, 2017 at 12:38am PDT
In Germany training hard for the golds at worlds 🥇🥇🇺🇸🇺🇸🥊🥊 #McGregorChallenge #Boxing #Gold #Usa #TeamRojas #GIGATT @tbudcrawford A post shared by Freudis Rojas (@champion_for_life123) on Aug 14, 2017 at 3:45am PDT
#mcgregorchallenge #theyardmuaythai #shenanigans A post shared by Matthew Spencer (@5starmog) on Aug 14, 2017 at 10:58am PDT
#mcgregorchallenge 🤣🤣😂😂 @tbudcrawford #TeamSauce A post shared by Kalvin "Hot Sauce" Henderson (@kalvinhenderson) on Aug 14, 2017 at 8:18am PDT
McGregor meets Mayweather at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event airs on pay-per-view for a high definition price tag of $99.95.
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