Conor McGregor: The UFC Has Struck Gold With Me

Conor McGregor talks about why he moved his training camp to Las Vegas prior to his UFC 189 featherweight title fight against Jose Aldo, the way people now view him, his relationship with his long-time girlfriend, why UFC 189 will be a different kind of show, stadium shows, and much more.
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[@gregorystone8050]

These type of interviews are some of Ariel's best work.

[@chrisp4643]

I really do hope Ariel has one with Aldo, even if it is complicated with a translator. These interviews are usually with the champs and best fighters, I would love to hear a deep interview with Aldo. It would be unfair if they didn't.

[@12345darragh]

Chris P4 Aldo would give his usual safe answers, he won't be as honest as McGregor. He'll say i'm the best, i keep the belt.

[@chrisp4643]

ThugLife MMA Yea probably but still.

[@jodydean6454]

Chris P4 ... stop hating on McGregor .... the interviews with Aldo are uncomfortable for everyone, even himself ... nothing like the interviews with Conor

[@chrisp4643]

Jody Dean No hate at all. Just saying since Ariel has had these interviews with champs like Jones & Weidman, why not have one with the reigning champ Aldo?

[@OTKP]

People who lack confidence HATE people with it!

[@AmbitiousAngel]

***** That's a huge generalization.

[@1111111111202]

***** not true.

[@1111111111202]

OTKP not true

[@balticpride5772]

So fucking true

[@alternativehypothesisreupl9735]

OTKP exactly!

[@Real-fussball]

This will always be the iconic style of Conor that will never be forgotten.

[@floatinggoose9197]

He was right about almost every single thing he said

[@thadcampbell962]

This interview is still pure gold...... You get a real look into his mindset & how he approaches not just the fight game but life in general

[@hussienahmed2004]

That's Ariel's work

[@peterokebukola880]

Absolutely!

[@OZMYMAN]

27-0

[@tajulun6765]

Mindset of quitter.

[@vita24733]

@@tajulun6765 anyone in a rear naked or neck crank would quit

[@setokaiba200x]

the man has big dreams, plans, and focus. gotta give props to conor.

[@ajay7797]

Well give props to the whole world cuz EVERYBODY has big dreams

[@sanarr1]

ajay7797 thats it let the hate flow.

[@sanarr1]

***** ill name you just one athlete that thanks to his dreams and attitude made him the best ever, Michael Jordan. he didnt have that much talent but he kept pursuing his dream until he made it there im out bitch.

[@ajay7797]

This Dumbass just said Michael Jordan didnt have much talent

[@davidbelitz7692]

ajay7797 he didnt have much talent originally and his coach knew it. it took discipline and hard work to get to where he did.

[@stosta123]

"This game is designed to break you." ...that was eerily accurate on so many levels. Especially today.

[@bryansanford5569]

REALTALK!

[@brandont4693]

"The people who take inspiration from me will rise up and also one day experience this life. Others will shell up and be negative towards it, but one thing is for sure; those people will stay where they are." -Conor McGregoat

[@peacefulman4594]

He is not a trash talker. He is a truth talker. Even some of his speech gave me tears of strong hard motivation. Thanks Conor, you have changed my bum life as well.

[@nameisrango]

Exactly

[@dauchin_noobin]

@Dantes230 I was definitely asking the same question, I wanna be inspired too

[@braidenbianco7573]

Dantes230 his use of the law of attraction

[@vonboyage]

Someone who is highly inspirational and motivational can influence others to also change their life. Connor was essentially broke with no job, training in a bedroom sized gym, chasing a dream that at that time from a irish standpoint was completely impossible.

[@chocoloco5392]

Nope

[@chriser555]

I'm not saying people have to think he's a great fighter, thats still up in the air somewhat. However, if you watch this interview and do not admire the guy and have respect for his ambition and self belief then there is something wrong with your soul. To bitch and hate at this point says a lot about the type of person you must be.

[@sanarr1]

***** wow dude you despise the guy and still come to see him talk, you need help.

[@chriser555]

***** nah, everything you said is wrong. enjoy your have empty glass of milk negatron

[@chriser555]

***** ya ya, everyone's an idiot except you, you got it all figured out. You're special and also very intelligent. If only everyone was as insightful as you

[@meecrobman2097]

***** What's the meaning behind your avatar

[@EyeAmBatman]

***** Telling people there is something wrong with their soul while sporting a pic of Jesus with an alien head is somewhat priceless!!!

[@Stuart267]

He wasn't lying he made UFC bigger than ever not only because of his promo skills but also his fighting skills

[@abecore]

He is so far ahead of his years as far as his mental outlook goes. There is a dangerous, obsessive focus about him and how he analyzes every little situation, keeps up with all developing news such as Aldo's coach talking about his retirement, how he watches footage of his opponent and analyzes a fight with far more depth than all his peers. You just don't see that with all these other fighters who give generic answers and let their coach analyze the footage for them. There is a great video on YT of his SBG coach, John Kavanagh, talking about how he received a phone call from Conor one day talking about the movement of Gorillas in a video he saw and how he wanted to emulate their movement. The creativity of thinking out of the box is what's so striking about this man.

[@abecore]

***** Judging from the plethora of your comments on this page, nobody is more obsessed with Conor than you are, repeatedly badmouthing both him and anybody that carries an opinion about him that contradicts yours. Instead of wasting your time obsessing over your hatred, I suggest you do something productive like Conor is doing by improving yourself. Instead of calling random people on the internet idiots, I suggest you spend your time more productively. Stop obsessing over the opinions and observations of strangers. Only losers waste their time arguing fruitlessly over the internet.

[@teammmx]

Abhi Parasher And he's also hot.

[@jump1062]

***** I really don't understand how someone can troll for over 5 years. You're youtube channel under the headline 'discussion' confirms this. You're a third worlder off the coast of south America where nobody even knows or gives a shit abut.. and I'd say those words could describe yourself as well as your country. How is even choosing a life off spewing your hatred, insecurities and failure any better than just topping yourself, if I lived a life like yours where I had no intention of bettering myself I wouldn't want to live anymore, so hats off to you for caring enough of yourself to not blast yourself.. go get help and goodluck!

[@jump1062]

***** And wow I just went back onto you're channel.... My god you must have over a hundred different people calling you out on you're pitiful life.. you're the biggest troll I've ever seen in my life and you've been doing it consistently since 2009, man they could make an emotional drama movie about your life haha

[@eazg8]

***** who didn't love you as a child? :(

[@joanne5786]

Damn he is a visionary. He saw his success years ago. Mad respect for Conor

[@REVOFEV792]

This was prime Conor, man. I miss hungry Conor with something to prove.

[@christianharrison5535]

He’s back

[@matts4917]

@Mikey H lmfao

[@tumiminutes1656]

Loved Conor during this period, he always promoted good values. Incredible interview too with fantastic questions and pauses by Ariel.

[@tbd]

lol He could easily be a good cult leader. So audacious and charismatic.

[@SPL-6]

tbd Except that cult leaders don't speak the truth!

[@tbd]

SPL It remains to be seen if he's a champion but he's definitely a star.

[@donpapa1]

tbd You have a very very weak mind!

[@alternativehypothesisreupl9735]

tbd for sure but that's a good thing

[@alternativehypothesisreupl9735]

***** depends what kind of cult it is, not all cults are bad. The conor cult is a revolution, an evolution of greatness. Hopefully some day for your sake you will understand

[@novacast4893]

I always feel like this interviewer and Conor get along well

[@dogsquadindia]

Ariel has a major mancrush on CM

[@TayDoesIt]

Regardless if you are in favor of the way he conducts himself in and out of the octagon, McGregor's confidence and ambition for success is admirable to say the least

[@haleemak51]

I admire Conor's loyalty, it's very rare nowadays. Great job Ariel with this interview, asked everything we all wanted to know without any flash cards or anything. Awesome job 👍

[@11vinci]

Great interview. He's a different man when embedded isn't filming him :p

[@Jz-ou8vq]

Its business

[@burlhorse61]

11vinci he takes on a character -that;s why

[@andykerr87]

I love how open he is too about his money and how he spends it. Quite right, if you've earned it spend it.

[@disappeargonner532]

He's Definitely not better then Cain Brown Pride Velasquez!! Where's the love for the Mexican Heavyweight!!??

[@panchob4808]

Lucifer Cain and him are in two different weight classes you can't really compare them

[@slaterbee]

20 Years from now...This man will have transformed the fight game to match WHATEVER his mind chooses to unleash. He is, before our eyes, becoming the greatest of our lifetime.

[@slypkc1218]

Slater Brown how'd that go

[@BlankoMitzi]

What could have been. I miss these days with this Connor. Giving all us Irish something to believe in and strive to.

[@AkhiAsian]

@@slypkc1218Its going great

[@salami7992]

I never saw this side of Conor. His character is a true inspiration, and i think he is in a great place right now. I wish him the best

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Future Champ.

[@endsign]

Ryoji Kitomi Yes possibly, but he isn't facing a newcomer so he probably understands that any mental advantage he can get the better over Jose Aldo. The thing about the UFC which is different than any other combat sport is at the top of the division their matchmaking is designed to test you, and not to give you an easy ride mostly from what I've seen. So if Conor beats the one dimensional but very effective muay thai style of Aldo in his 1st attempt, then the UFC will give him who is next not anyone else better suited to his need. Two very aggressive wrestler punchers are at the top of the division! And in case he loses the drawback could possibly be bigger as far as criticism from fans because of the trash talk not the confidence before this fight not the others, and if Aldo changes divisions after the fight and moves up in weight it will be even worse for Mcgregor because he may have to chase him or stay in the division fighting the wrestlers!

[@rcchristian2]

Justin Pyramid You think Aldo is 1 dimensional????

[@rcchristian2]

***** Well that's not what I've seen in his fights. I've seen him use his striking and kicks to set up a take down or for a TKO. If anything Conor is more 1 dimensional then Aldo.

[@RiverPhoenix88]

***** U almost gave me a heart attack

[@pedagogiadacultura4699]

Ryoji Kitomi o campeão absoluto é José Aldo!!!!!!!!!

[@EMal-mf9pc]

He saw the path so clearly before him,.... it's absolutely amazing the way he accomplished his goals so smoothly it shows a form of brilliance rarely ever seen. His strength, both inner and outer strength, is brilliant... also his ability to describe his life's ambitions and his commitment to make them a reality. You can't deny his accomplishments are through the roof and still till this day sky is the limit when it comes to his potential.

[@imranvp]

What an amazing well-rounded interview! Ariel asking all the questions we've all been wondering about. Now you have a thorough insight of The Notorious One's life. This guy's good at his job!

[@nyckid10]

Ariel you are a beast interviewer. This was very inspiring. I'm dealing with a very difficult illness at the moment. Conor gives me strength. Believe in the vision wholeheartedly, and it will be yours.

[@amiransari9211]

This is an example of a human in peak mental conditioning…a human in peak manifestation mode

[@gamebred6995]

This is an example of of a guy who got silver spooned lmao

[@LucianPrimeOneMillion]

One can understand why the other fighters dislike and envy Conor. Gotta love him, he has vision.

[@DW_Teknos]

When Connor talks, I listen. The guy is so captivating with the way he articulates things. Passionate and inspiring.

[@jabibgalt5551]

Motivated McGregor will always be a great mythical fighter, along Sea-level Cain, Serious Anderson Silva, Patient Ngannu, TRT Vitor, Horse-meat Alistar 'Ubereem', Pride Wanderlei, 'Dad' Cowboy Cerrone, etc.

[@KLOLWAT]

He said a lot of things more interesting in this video than 'The UFC has struck gold with me' what a stupid click bait title. This video shows his humility and loyalty to people in his life as well as his gratitude for good things which have come his way, both through hard work and good fortune, yet the title depicts any other Conor McGregor interview. Good interview, click bait title, hope he wins in 7 weeks though.

[@lxramirez9788]

I really love how Conor express his emotions, I celebrate the little things as I celebrate now the big things etc, his philosophy is really awesome he has attracted all this towards his life.

[@awesomeworstgamer]

I really enjoyed the interview, Ariel asked many questions that were never asked before... everybody has been complaining about how much he shows off the money he is getting, the treatment etc... and Conor's response was absolutely marvelous, I believe he said something like: "The people who take inspiration from me will rise up and also one day experience this life. Others will shell up and be negative towards it,". He also asked him about not having other women etc... and Conor responded about his loyalty to his girlfriend and how much he appreciates and credit's his success to her for being with him in the early days. And mainly I loved the fact about how he describes his team and his close circle "no comes in, no one goes out". His confidence has always been on top, but no one can deny the skills this guy posseses... and just by this interview alone, the amount of pressure he is just adding to himself to win this fight is overwhelming.... you just don't see that ever! I respect Aldo, he is a true warrior, but this guy is just something else and instead of critizing him.... lets enjoy the beginning of this magnificent journey of the making of an all time great.

[@libosen]

One of the best interview in the history of human civilization

[@WarlordRising]

Hell, even if he turns out to be nothing but hype after this fight, someone needs to hire this dude as a motivational speaker/sports commentator/personality/WHATEVER. This dude can sell an event better than the rest.

[@natewhitsell6576]

What a great interview from both the interviewer and the interviewee. So excited for this fight!

[@EyeAmBatman]

20 minute interview felt like 5 minutes, that's the sign of a great spokesman... Very passionate and insightful.. One of the most talented guys in the ufc... If any other fighter was getting interviewed for 20mins, I would have just switched off... 7 weeks is way too long :p.. Cant wait for this fight!.

[@rudyg6922]

Damn, there is just so much to learn from Conor. A true inspiration.

[@armanipure1]

I didn't believe in Conor and I wanted him to lose but looking back at all these interviews this man is genius

[@milanbogdanovic6120]

Mr Helwani, exceptional interview. That is due, in no small part sir, to you being an exceptional host. You ask very thought provoking questions; you are articulate; and a consummate gentleman - i.e., you are respectful, attentive and genuine with your guests. As a result of your outstanding work and code of conduct sir, I have subscribed to your channel. I look forward to all of your future KZbin videos. Thank you!

[@plstrom]

"The beautiful thing about dreams , they keep evolving/reforming"... well done sir

[@pokemike2004]

Ariel is always looking for some deep emotions out of a fighter you can tell he is into the emotional aspect much more than the actual fighting...

[@brizzeldizzel]

Tottally agree man hes deep

[@bertvsrob]

Pokemike If I ever need counselling I'll call Ariel

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

That's how make a girl fall in love with you. Connect with her. The more she tells you about herself the more connected she feels to you.

[@steph8007]

The emotion drives the fighting

[@AlexColberg]

Martial arts principles, like Christian principles, are all well and good, but they are impossible to attain completely because human nature doesn't entirely go that way. Conor puts the true humanity into martial arts philosophy, thus elevating it in a way. Impressed by the guy, as usual. And Ariel did a great job asking challenging questions but maintaining respect at the same time.

[@jules21095]

These interviews are pure gold. McGregor is the man. So passionate, so charismatic. Behind all the talk, he backs it up.

[@Revaz91]

Ariel you are the best interviewer in MMA. I can see that you are coming back to your ''roots'' when you interview MMA fighters more deeply. I know you had much success recently and you go the higher jobs, but I hope you keep interviewing like this. Reason being there are no other interviewers that are doing as well as you, I feel that you are asking the right questions and you have a good understanding about the game. Please continute this path, great job.

[@TJ-pl8tx]

This video showed that he actually respects Aldo a lot more than UFC likes to portray, he's just like any other competitor in the sense that he thinks he can win, and given what he said in this interview, a business minded competitor at that

[@zoeyandcley9006]

Everytime I want inspiration to work hard and success I look at a conor interview

[@danglesnipecelly13]

One of his best interviews! And I can listen to Conor talk all day.

[@titanmma515]

He's an extremely good speaker, businessman and fighter. His fights are always so entertaining, his charisma is incredible and although he tries to psych out his opponents he is a humble and respectful man to others. Hopefully he brings the gold back to Ireland and what a journey this is!

[@dontbeadrone]

He has wisdom beyond his years.

[@truthersunitereborn9982]

Must be his MK Ultra Mind Control demon possession talking. You know like Nicki Minaj's alter Roman.

[@realkingrav2265]

100%, made a phenomenal life for himself and set his family up for life

[@r8a1j0i9v1ns]

Conor is undoubtedly a fucking role model to me, I need to adopt this mindset

[@dannylewis5071]

The man is right about gratitude. One of things I like most about him. He believes in the power of positive thinking. That's a very powerful thing.

[@mbeec1]

When Conor said he hasn't stopped working since his injury it made me realise just how much he hasn't stopped until this day. He recovered from injury, fought Diego Brandao, went straight into the Poirier fight then into the Dennis Siver fight, from that into a world tour which lead to the Chad Mendes fight. He came straight off that and into The Ultimate Fighter, follewed by the Jose Aldo fight. Then fought Nate Diaz 3 months later, got into the the UFC 200 chaos followed by UFC 202 Diaz rematch. Before finally UFC 205 in New York. All of that in the space of 2 and a bit years is INSANE.

[@nikolaspasojevic3277]

Wonderful man. Understands life at its deepest.

[@IHACKER316]

Great interview

[@queendeirdre7436]

Dee you should be so proud of him. You and he are blessed to have each other !🇮🇪

[@nicolasbrodmann9674]

what an inspiration... Thank You for this interview Ariel

[@tjunfizk]

Ariel is a great interviewer. McGregor is a great interview-object. Great interview. #AndTheNew

[@poatan6304]

He's still with Dee while Kim Kardashian has had 3 spouses in the same period 😂

[@thesleepingbear1874]

Probably one on Conor's best interviews. Ariel caught him at a nice time while his mind is focused and it made for a good inside look at his form. Deadly

[@AmirAnsari-lo8bh]

Always come back to this for some motivation

[@StayCool1234]

They struck gold with him, ripped him off and now they kicked him away from them cuz he's more powerful than the whole UFC's headquarters

[@godzangel100]

he is soo straight up on his answers thats dope

[@rabingajmer3293]

This is so inspiring. Hope we get to see this Conor at UFC 264.

[@valofalconery]

Great interview Ariel. Some really good questions in this video. Ariel seems to have moved on from when he used to be much more of an instigator and provoker. Keep up the good work!

[@tattoodrdoke]

"Whats he gonna do!?!" Will almost as epic as 300s "this is sparta!" I respect he hasnt forgotten who has helped him and he is sticking with his team. As he grows his greats grows ans as they grow he grows. Its the best way to be.

[@sbailey7334]

Mcgregor is the only ufc fighter that enjoys Ariels interviews

[@aphysique]

A riel, asking the perfect questions. ..great Q n A... I like him as the New ambassador for the ufc, keep it up McGregor. ...can't wait

[@v_alexiadis]

Great interview and a very interesting mindset. I have a lot of respect for this guy.

[@coronadohoover]

Nice I've spent years watching straight Connor McGregor.... The hell of a man he is

[@Traypeats]

Man this guy is inspiring

[@w0lf864]

Ariel, I hope you are reading this comment. This interview was your best ever. You have matured. Your interview approach is better. No more dings and sideway questions being asked where you upset the interviewee and sabotage yourself. I like the new you! Keep it coming Ariel, this was good stuff.

[@irishpaddy5962]

Absolutely love it looking back in this interview with Ariel!👍😊 Connor 🇮🇪🍀

[@flyingpowerlogitech]

absolutely fantastic interview

[@barryscott5667]

Ariel put on a nice crisp suit :)

[@rithvirakkolboth8596]

This Conor is the fookin dangerous McGregor 🔥

[@boogyjuggy]

I love this guy, he backs up what he says. A good, inspiring, intelligent interview.

[@3PatrickP]

Awesome interview Ariel, I can listen to him speak all day.

[@growjunkie7321]

Best way to live @ 12:00. Good Vibes

[@PrecisionWrittens]

i have no idea how he resists the women and stays faithful to his girl. victoria secret caliber dimes must be throwing themselves at him all day every day. Very few men could resist that level of temptation.

[@ianclark6485]

All us celtic men treat our woman as a princess, we never stray!

[@DJ_Papi_Luna]

the temptation!!!

[@mikolajnurkiewicz6015]

A real man stays faithful to his woman. Especially if she came up with him.

[@johndoe-wr5pk]

lol he doesnt. lookup mcgregor coke party

[@julioburgos4903]

That has never been confirmed and has been all rumors. It's possible, but conor is slicker than that

[@jonathanazzopardi2137]

This is the best mma interview I have experienced. Good Job Ariel and Connor. Bring that belt to Europe!!!

[@readytorumblesports]

He never left Ireland, he just brought his people with him to focus just on his fight with Jose Aldo. That's what I feel every top contender/champions should do, their camps should be focused on them just like Mayweather, Pacquiao, etc.

[@lousassoul7344]

THIS IS ONE OF CONORS BEST INTERVIEWS...

[@terrycasey1148]

Ariel being banned by the UFC needs to be overturned...Ariel is a loss to the fans.

[@ianclark6485]

Its overturned now! Thank god, i think dana just got caught up in the hype on fight night

[@butimnotarapper5273]

I need proof.

[@lucascraig8252]

awesome interview. Great job

[@goatstature8263]

this is one of the greatest interviews ever this will be looked back on years n years from now

[@Duzykutas]

Conor has inspired me.

[@poldog6101]

“In association with... McGregor Production, Proper Twelve” 2018

[@GoldenState408]

Wow!!! Great Interview by Ariel and Interviewee Conor McGregor! War!!!

[@thanktheuniverse9438]

I haven't seen this before, but I'm mighty impressed with Connor's disposition here.

[@abeeftec]

When you hear McGregor talk about the belt grab around 17:50 in you realize that the belt grabbing was completely none planned and happened because Jose said he was the king of Dublin in McGregors home town and since the belt was sitting there McGregor was saying, " No the EFF you are not the King of MY town!" So anyone who thinks he was being disrespectful, piss off.

[@outuvcontext]

Ariel asks the tough questions. Much respect.

[@thenathancraig7]

The McGregor show is always different than any other show win or lose.

[@ashleyzeller3216]

"gratitude is one of the most strongfest forms of power in attracting good things!"

[@ZuluFlowZion1]

Spot on

[@0000blueboy0000]

Humble as always 😉😉

[@markbutler6788]

Mcgregor has a big presence, but Aldo is a different animal than the Poiriers and Sivers of the world. Win or lose, Conor, you can love the game but the game loves no one.

[@MsCwebb]

Mark Butler McGregor is THE animal of the division and there ain't no doubt about that.

[@Mesith11]

Mark Butler You should be a comedian

[@footie929]

Mark Butler that's a really intelligent comment there man.

[@mackiemob1269]

This didn’t age well this comment

[@TinoBacela]

Loved this interview.. Awesome awesome awesome...

[@rammen4]

One of the best interviews I've seen

[@jordanyoung2615]

Gotta give it up to the guy. Comes to fight and backs up his very big mouth and ego. Very much like Mahammad Ali

[@winterguitarkingyea]

Muhammad Ali Chump. Don't compare this guy with the Greatest, that would be Total BS.

[@MrRobm81]

U mention al with conors name wtf .Al is was premier conors confrence if u going to put both in same sentence .Stupid little boy.

[@MrRobm81]

Jus saw ur comment after i posted mine ,well said at least someone knows what hes sayin

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

@@MrRobm81 If you can't see the relation of Ali and Conor then you're a fool, they are very similar in their showboating and charisma as well as their fluidity in the ring.

[@jonathandunne43]

Connor is absolutely right on with what he's saying. 🇮🇪

[@ferristkeeper43]

Much respect to Conor McGregor, he has a full understanding of how the fight business works and he's the perfect example of what 'prize fighters' should be striving to become. Love him or hate him, he's doing well for himself and will most likely continue to succeed in and out of the cage. Whatever happens on July 11th, Conor McGregor will have left his mark on the UFC in the very short amount of time he was given.

[@froglegs6053]

i think the questions were a little bit attacking but this interview is great his answers .