Conor McGregor: It's Not 145-Pound Division, It's the McGregor Division

[@xMidnightxSunx22]

McGOAT knew Cat would throw that hat because he predicts diz tingz. Conor bless you all.

[@sanarr1]

lmfao.

[@ryanbonner25]

trow dat hat*

[@tbrowniscool]

Love you profile pic! HANNIBAL so sinister and well dressed

[@christianperez8]

😂

[@bigtoe_2543]

Didn’t predict getting smashed for 20 mins

[@ethan199303]

This is the McGregor I like. Not talking constant trash and being disrespectful, just being chill.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

***** except he keeps taking shit afterwards which keeps me of his nuts. Tho if he humbles himself up a bit I'll be sure to hop right back on them.

[@carltrabado8715]

juntjoo nunya He keeps talking shit afterwards but to his next/future opponents not the one he just beat. See the Poirier fight they shook hands in the octagon after the fight.

[@davidrivas6412]

He got to cocky like mayweather

[@MrPlenty1]

+juntjoo nunya do you follow the fighter or the persona? Like him or not, he's entertaining.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Kudo he just called him peanut. Referring to how he'd step in to fight for duffy. + his behavior on tuf ... He's an immature annoying jerk. You'd only like a guy like this if he either was on your team or he was a celebrity and you were a typical nut hugger. Hope aldo kicks some humility into his thighs.

[@USFCpresident]

Conor McGregor is easily the smoothest man in sports.

[@turtles6610]

Far from "smooth". More like the most balls-in-your-face man in sports.

[@carbonbonds3019]

Conor Bless

[@jacobnoori]

"I saw it from a mile away! I could have caught it." HAHA I missed this guy!

[@ethan199303]

He's only been out of the spotlight for a couple days lol

[@Philtr3]

ethan199303 It's a lifetime for McGregor fans. ;)

[@arsennikolaus4751]

+electroflux yeahh, this man is my my fav character of all time

[@bizzybeans]

Back when he was an inspiration…

[@Y0utubeIsMYFriend]

It's not 2015, It's McGregor's era. I'm honored to be able to witness the greatness.

[@thorjanson9052]

Watch the documentary about McGregor, watch his training videos, learn about him. I have never seen a fighter with so much natural strength and talent, whilst simultaneously having such dedication to the sport, the art of MMA. Since he was young he has obsessed over fighting, and human movement and anatomy in particular. He has studied all forms of combat, even known to study gorillas fighting. Say what you will, but he is a true spark. Regardless of what happens in July against Aldo, I guarantee that McGregor will go down in the MMA history books as at least one of the most memorable fighters in history. So many years ahead of him, I look forward to watching Conor McGregor bring in the era of the new mixed martial artists.

[@TheJoeGizzle]

Conor looks like Obi-Wan Kenobi here lol

lol Obi Wan or Ragnar Lothbrok dude is badass!

[@rottenapples14]

I bet he's Ewan Mcgregor's lost cousin

[@TheJoeGizzle]

Carlos Araujo Dude I forgot that they have the same last name... O.o

[@rottenapples14]

Joe Gil haha yeah, him and obi wan must be related in some way

[@jesussons5639]

jeff peake hum stars war Buddy....

[@MeechModding]

THE KING SPEAKS WHATEVER HE WANTS

[@MeechModding]

Lindee Mayy Aldo wasn't there, he was too superstitious to show up. And even if he did, all we could see would be a skinny, little 12 years old boy body type from the favelas. Conor bless.

[@buxadonoff]

DaRealMiChOcO That same guy destroyed everyone till now, who did McGregor fought again ? Oh, right, a bunch of cans.

[@carbonbonds3019]

Conor Bless

[@misevibre]

Lindee Mayy Nah, Conor is pure class....it's going to be an interesting fight.

[@jesussons5639]

Lindee Mayy your ass is good by the way ;)

[@Soleman92]

This man makes me question my own sexuality.

[@johnnyporteous239]

i have the same thing with your dad ;-)

[@Jigsjigz]

Really?! O_o

[@johnnyporteous239]

he makes my balls tingle

[@johnx5k]

Me too

[@USFCpresident]

I thought I was alone.lol

[@DexterHaven]

2:20 This guy is an expert, giving expert advice. He lived it, proved it himself, 5-0 in the UFC so far.

[@WesternInfantry]

He's 5-0 in the UFC

[@DexterHaven]

WesternInfantry Let's see, he beat: Brimage Holloway Brandao Dustin Siver. Yes, I see you are correct. I'll edit it.

[@WesternInfantry]

***** lol no. who did mendes beat for his first and second shot at aldo? fucking nobody. edgar beat nobody at featherweight and got a shot straight away. swanson lamas and bermudes all the same deal except they are terribly overrated.

[@DexterHaven]

WesternInfantry Conor has been silencing the doubters for years. He'll do it again. He owns Rio, Brazil now; plus, he's the king of Dublin. Can Aldo top that?

[@juq15]

@@DexterHaven damn.

[@rzrselliott]

I had a dream I was fighting in ufc 189 last night and it was my first professional fight. Connor was kind enough to be my coach and be in my corner against a 10-0 opponent. I got my ass kicked but it was still a badass dream!

[@swhite6]

Conor may not have the skills to beat Aldo, but I'll be damned if he isn't the fighter with the best psychological analysis.

[@Spideysenses67]

He's definitely interesting to listen too, but I'm not sure how much of his analysis of the mental aspect is valid or not, as we'll never truly know what goes through someone's mind. His technical breakdown of combat is very underrated however. Whenever ppl talk about Conor they always talk about his confidence or his drawing ability but one thing I really like about the guy is his scrupulous self critique when he refers to his own fights.

[@Nolimt33]

Agreed one of the p4p strongest minds in man.

[@MsCwebb]

He's got all the skills and then some to smash the little Brazilian skull with extreme prejudice LOL!!!

[@carbonbonds3019]

Conor Bless

[@carbonbonds3019]

Agron Legioneras Conor Bless

[@rimspin2410]

Love Conor's interviews. Always learn something new

[@IRISHBULLYBOY]

Legend !

[@ritalpha17]

Lindee Mayy I tell you want Lindee instead of you sitting on that non-existing whatever, you can sit on my face. Yum...

[@Carcolo679]

call this guy a badass maybe, but a legend? cmon man.. he hasnt done shit yet (not saying he cant in future).

[@CharmzLuck]

Carcolo679 its what we say in Ireland. He does mean hall of fame but like the way he speaks is amazing hes a legend :) irish slang

[@Carcolo679]

Charmz Oh ok, i understand that sense of the word. I thought this guy meant a ufc legend.

[@TheKaduzin]

Aldo gonna show you what kind legend he is...

[@GFunkadelic707]

Conor constantly reminds me why he's my favorite MMA fighter today. I feel and agree with almost everything he says. Even if he doesn't win the belt he has carried himself like the champ and it's been awesome to see him progress since his UFC debut. WAR MCGREGOR!!

[@renevaldez8492]

This man talks truth, I wish Cat could listen to this man advise. He is a genius on this sport and future champ. No doubt in my mind about that. I'm Mexican but I recognize talent and Mcgregor is at a different level than the rest of the division. I wish that Connor could be in Cat Zingano corner next time. Big fan of him. Saludos!!

[@udist100]

"ofcourse i slipped it. i saw it coming a mile away" LOL

[@Aname-hk4bu]

Notice his patience and determination to speak politely.

[@johnmoran5627]

Aldo is getting KTFO haters, plain and simple!!!

[@johnmoran5627]

Needles Kane comment by the troll screenshot and saved 😉 don't delete your comments come July 12th now 😂😂😂

[@johnmoran5627]

Needles Kane July 11th can't come quick enough, aldo cant finish his dinner let alone an opponent

[@johnmoran5627]

Needles Kane stick to convictions kid, already trying to worm your way out 😂😂😂

[@carbonbonds3019]

Conor Bless

[@johnmoran5627]

Needles Kane it's an educational process for rubberheads like you don't worry just sit back and enjoy

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

this is the Conor we need back. Smart, calm, composed and witty. Hope he gets his smarts back.

[@hocusfocus8016]

Say what you want about McGregor now but 2014-2016 Conor had an incredible mentality for combat

[@RedDevilSkillz]

Christian Marsaw people keep saying that like he has 10 losses. He lost twice, and avenged once, and come January 23rd, he will be back on top again

[@wacko37]

He was New and dope

[@hocusfocus8016]

@@RedDevilSkillz ??????

[@UniversalisLogica]

Helwani is perceptive at 5:16 in pointing out that UFC 169 is not comparable to UFC 189. UFC 169 was originally scheduled to have Cruz (c) vs Barão (ic) as its main event and Aldo (c) vs Lamas as its co-main, since the former fight was the unification of the bantamweight title, and unification title fights are considered more important than non-unification title fights, even when the former type occurs at a lighter weight than the latter type. After Cruz had to pull out of the fight, Barão automatically became champion, and thus, a non-unification title fight at that lighter weight class, Barão (c) vs Faber, substituted for the main event. But there is no such peculiar series of events that has lead to the scheduling of UFC 189 such that the lighter weight class (non-unification) title fight is considered more important that the heavier weight class (non-unification) title fight.

[@samuelfey4924]

he is awesome is good to see someone with the attitude to make it to the top cause you dont see much people nowdays with that spirit its inspiring

[@djdbag]

Just goes to show how much people want to hear him talk, he has 4 times the views that Jon Jones has

[@blkstone5272]

How brilliant is this dude..."she needs to find comfort in the situation," "Judo uses the momentum of the opponent." It's true, the featherweights don't think like this, hell I don't even think any of the lightweights think like this, with perhaps the exception of Pettis and maybe Khabib. Welcome to the McGregor era.

[@ironfistfreddie]

I never really liked McGregor but I gotta admit he's one of the most intelligent fighters I've ever heard talk in mma, he is a great I.Q fighter.

[@Andrei369y]

How can you not be inspired by this guy... He even gives free precious tips for how to conduct as a fighter... No wonder he is so successful, his mind is too powerful.

[@gasparandrei]

McGregor's last fight totally changed my opinion about him. This guy is getting better and better.... This fight is going to be awesome

[@dannymcgood]

I am gonna put $1,000 dollars on McGregor winning against Aldo because he is a savage and we still haven't seen his full potential he's the best, I see him coming out like he did against Brimage just on fire and throwing absolute heat. I say 1st round KO via left uppercut!

[@tsouzaw]

1:41 "she came out goons blazing" lmao

[@lukewilliams2493]

Prefer this McGregor than 2019 mcgregor

[@elibonsatvproduction3629]

Luke Williams 2020 is the best

[@abrooker55]

2021 McGregor will be even better

[@nindo-4270]

@@abrooker55 😔

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

My favorite fighters: 1. Anthony Pettis 2. Anderson Silva 3. Rory MacDonald 4. Lyoto Machida 5. Conor McGregor What's your list?

[@themisanthropichumanist7050]

William K Cool list, buddy! Mines are 1. Lyoto Machida 2. Carlos Condit 3. Gegard Mousasi 4. Conor McGregor 5. Sara McMann

[@jasondelosreyes6302]

Donald Cerrone Dominick Cruz Conor McGregor Fabricio werdum Jacare souza No particular order, just like to watch these guys fight

[@ryanbonner25]

Marco Ruas Cro Cop Bas Sakuraba Robbie Lawler

[@kentaromiurafanaccount5727]

1.Jose Aldo 2.Junior Dos Santos 3.GSP 4.Anthony Pettis 5.Ronda Rousey

[@Soleman92]

Conor's my favorite fighter. He's actually my favorite person. In history.

[@johnfiskin4188]

I'm becoming a bigger fan of this guy. He's different from many fighters because he is a thinking fighter. His approach reminds me of a Muhammad Ali or a Bruce Lee.

[@soleiljaan3757]

John Fiskin damn man, 3 years later and he’s completely different He’s now just another tweeter warrior

[@kongi99]

What Ariel ask at 4:47 ? Something about some logo? Is it Reebok related or what is it?

[@VermiciousKnids100]

He's talking about his dethrone label he was assigned with before the Reebok deal. And now he's joined Reebok I believe he wants to take the dethrone logo with him, and there's legal issues surrounding that. I believe this is the case anyway. I've not looked it up, but you can feel free to do so to verify :-)

[@kongi99]

VermiciousKnids100 Thanks

[@corderiusnorton143]

“Without comfort in your environment everything is rushed”

[@thatt-shirtguy9669]

This guy's philosophies make Socrate and Plato jealous.

[@yessroman]

Here is a compassionate human being. He does not want to inflict unnecessary damage. He said himself he is not an ALI, but he shares similarities with the Great One: like Ali he has reflexes that border on premonition, but chiefly, like Ali he has compassion. Witness Ali club foreman, then cock his right hand without throwing it, but just watching and pivoting round, to watch Foreman go down. Check Conor's fights: you'll never see him frantically trying to get another few punches in before the ref stops it. He knows his power and he knows his work is done. Watch how he puts Seiver down and pauses for a moment for Dean to step-in. When he doesn't he continues but only with just enough force. He is on his way to greatness, I just hope he doesn't do a Nasseem and fuck-up with a growing silly attitude. And here's another thing: he looks like he's on the sauce. I hope he isn't and its all the result of hard work and correct eating. Go Conor.

[@KoolKrushIce]

"Aldo cannot kick high" - Conor Mcgregor. Aldo will send a kick seemingly to the body. Conor will bend into it , to catch the leg and counter with a left. However the kick will instead loop up, connecting shin to chin, as Conor's eyes roll back and he flops onto the mat like a fish,

[@derrick9245]

KoolKrushIce how did that fight go again?

[@Xboxassassin48]

Unfortunately that did not happen. It was sad watching Aldo lose like that.

[@Yoda300YearsAgo]

Enjoy this man while you still can, once in a lifetime you are able to watch such talented individual and I'm enjoying every second of it so I can answer my grandchildren in colour and style when they ask me later "Who was the greatest of all time opa?" ;)

[@grimeztwoeleven]

very smart dude, hes got the mental game on lock no doubt about it!

[@awesomeworstgamer]

I can't wait for that Fight! July is too far away...

[@Cool-Danny]

"She looked like she was in a rush. I was thinking she needs to settle, she needs to find comfort in the environment, because without comfort in the environment, everything is rushed. She need to settle." "Walking in the octagon, say to yourself I am here, I am in no hurry, this is my arena, I am here for the full 25 mins." "When I step in there it's a sigh of relief, i dont care about all the other stuff, what I do it all for is this moment, I'm in no hurry, I want to embrace every bit of it." "It's about finding comfort in the environment, controlling your breathing, comfort in the situation, with that everything else falls into place." "That is what I have mastered, I am in complete control, I am completely comfortable in the environment that is the octagon."

[@pitbullsports990]

Rince and Repeat..lol. This guy is always a pleasure to listen to and watch. If it was GSP at 170 I don't think the 2 fights would be on the same card. I haven't looked forward to fight like this in a while. And the new!!!!

[@ivansivic6676]

that happened to hiim in the third fight,damn hearing him 6 years ago this,and seeing him perform and enter wild like that,very sad

[@poatan6304]

True

[@yessroman]

Dramatic and funny how at 3:14 he pauses, gazes at his inner horizons before looking at the mic and saying with 101% conviction "Fuck all de udder stuff".

[@GetSchanked]

Finally another fucking McGregor interview! I've been waiting to hear an actual intelligent, improvisational interview that you don't get with any of the other UFC fighters.

[@superphatT01]

Does anybody know what logo they were talking about?

[@TheMrBranford]

What do they refer to when they talk about "the Logo" in the 4th minute?

[@draknininaj]

that hat´s move was too basic

[@hussienahmed2004]

Singular in its approach

[@fabionurmagomedov]

the hat doesn't move like he moves, he doesn't think like he thinks and doesn't talk like he talks

[@DexterHaven]

He can't risk messing up his knee or thumb before fighting Aldo. It makes no money sense for him to do a BJJ tourney first. Sorry, cost/benefit analysis is key.

[@fiasco518]

Aldo's head is coming clean off. And the new.

[@jackdelaney5899]

Why the hate?? Disagree with the fans, have your opinion that he won't win and that he's not elite but why knock him? He's never said shit about any of us. I think he has it, he's smooth, unique, world class and I'm Irish, I obviously think he'll win and that's my opinion. None of the Irish go onto you're American (or whoever) fighters and start shit, Conor isn't a cheater or cocaine addict, leave him off.

[@scgamerd]

Mcgreggor called It!!!! He said cat looks rushed and uneasy. Nostradamus

[@inflamesfan03091993]

Please UFC, don't make him do 50 million interviews before the fight again. That combined with the weight cut made him look like a zombie for the Siver fight. He'll need to be at his very best against Aldo.

[@WesternInfantry]

I agree the UFC are scumbags when they smell a money man, he needs to be well rested for the aldo fight. he said himself the weight cut is usually a smoother process cause he could rest hrs and hrs in the hotel room but he had 14hr media days during his cut which fucked him up

[@VermiciousKnids100]

I saw it coming a mile awayyyyy! Love this guy!

[@Earthwalker40]

Gotta love this guy.

[@eddie8365]

I don't know how people can hate on this guy, he talks with soo much truth and intelligence, I see no comparisons with him and Chael Sonnen what so ever

[@WesternInfantry]

The sad reality is it's because of the culture that developed in america now where everybody is afraid to say anything for fear of hurting someone's feelings or coming across not politically correct. In Ireland there's a culture of saying how you feel and how you see things regardless of whether you'll upset someone.

[@Kampup]

The real Conor, amazing role model...

[@floydyes]

McGreGOAT

[@tomtommyy3491]

yes its been said a thousand times already, can you not come up with your own insults? or are you too dumb?

[@floydyes]

tom tommyy​ Im not insulting Conor, you fucking goof..GOAT=Greatest Of All Time.

[@tomtommyy3491]

floydyes oh sorry i didnt know that ,my apologies

[@floydyes]

tom tommyy No worries, sorry about the "fucking goof" bit, I was fired up lol..

[@tomtommyy3491]

floydyes no prob man , i really cant wait for the Aldo fight i think Conor will do it

[@moonfive9065]

Completely agree with Conor, 145 is the McGregor Division. After confirming he couldn't beatdown or take shots from the #5 Lightweight, Conor is certainly not ready to make 155 his division, so enjoy the 145 scene. The monsters at Welter would also rag doll him and a natural Lightweight like Dos Anjos, who weighs-in on fight night at Welter and can stay busy for five rounds, will also be too much for McGregor to get the 155 crown.

[@andyfoster8011]

if you say so

[@andyfoster8011]

the champ champ does what he wants!

[@ActionZach]

This is the next Champ.. It is his time now..

[@tolazytoturnonthetv]

Anyone can talk shit and give critiques, its the smart man that gives answers and understanding.

[@TissDiss]

What logo are they talking about?

[@OOWEEHUZDAT2300]

All of us Mcgregors , tend to talk hellaaaaaaa shit but we ALWAYS back it up , my relative conor is showing the WORLD that we are very proud of our warrior lineage & we come to battle win lose or draw , he's gonna destroy aldo tho ..

[@KoolKrushIce]

Will be painful to see him get chopped down by aldo. Really haven't seen him getting beat up yet. Hope he handles it well and doesn't cry.

[@MsCwebb]

The little brazillians skull is in clear and present danger. The GOAT is on the warpath LOL!!!

[@MrOasis316]

What a guy. Can't wait for this fight.

[@TheSpectacularNick]

What Logo are they Talking about?

[@mattgaynor7483]

its about time we got back to some Conor McGregor !!!!!

[@theonewhoyawns6103]

It's hilarious when Ariel says to Conor (an Irish Catholic) I don't know if you understand the American sports analogy about throwing a 'Hail Mary'.

[@broskimakorski3877]

If you rewatch how Conor dominated Max in the feet, it's incredible

[@amardeepsingh6802]

Ariel with better head movement than Ronda

[@Hoodienate888]

Hahah love how he looks at the mic right before saying "fuck all the other stuff" 3:14 😂

[@monkeyboy5595]

I really hope Conor gets his own Reebok line.

[@balmungkai]

When conor beats aldo i hope we don't have to see a rematch it always happens with brazilians and dana gives into them... i wanna see him beat frankie lamas and mendes this year i'm still annoyed we have to wait till freaking july for this.

[@DorrianX]

Preach Conor preach!

[@laneritter3605]

I miss this conor

[@magicsmoke630]

McGregor is a badass!

[@livibam]

very mindful, this is a massive key in all walks of life.. live in the now!

[@jimstan154]

Conors such a real guy deffo got something

[@tommysymons2466]

Lamas, Mendes, Edgar and Aldo would kill this dude

[@pilsung26]

One of his better interviews; saw the real McGregor shining through.

[@guyaitken3225]

Brimage isn't that good anyway. He can't beat Holloway. He can't beat Brandao. He can't beat Poirier. He can't beat Siver. Well... He can't beat Aldo though! It'll always be a case of doubters doubting, but we do not know what Conor McGregor can do. He's never really been pushed, and I honestly cannot wait to see him against world class competition like Aldo. I bet he's nasty as fuck, it'll be a tough test for Aldo. I hope Conor wins, I think it's the right time for a change in the division.

[@ronp6009]

Nice how Conor laid out how to beat Ronda.

[@HARwinsOUTagain]

That's the first interview I saw with McGregor where he didn't sound douchey to me.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

It just occurred to me it might be partly his fault for Cat's loss not accepting the nice gesture. Hope not. Hope she's not cursing him secretly for dodging the hat like that. It did look insulting even tho he didn't mean to be

[@ryanreeves2273]

Conor bless

[@Evanator619]

Mcgregor must be doing lines with jones if he thinks that his division is anywhere close too welterweight.

[@MsCwebb]

Basically he is saying, he himself is the biggest thing in the UFC. He couldn't give a flying fuck about the rest of the fighters in whatever division he is in at the moment. They are all just dudes waiting to get their asses kicked by the GOAT.

[@Evanator619]

You are on the hype train way too much dude you will see all his weaknesses when he faces a true champion

[@MsCwebb]

Evan Castillo It's so damn crazy seeing a guy come into the world's premier MMA organization and make all the competition look like high school kids having their first scrap. The party I was watching his last fight at everybody there was a buzz with how dominant this guy is and that was before the easy peasy dismantling of Siver. This cat is a whole other breed then what the UFC has ever seen. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!

[@Evanator619]

Haha who had he fought truthfully this has happened many times before when people get brought up too fast and you will see what happens. This fight is just business truthfully.

[@MsCwebb]

Evan Castillo You should literally go down to your local indain casino mma circuit and sign up for 4 fights against complete amateur chumps. Talk ass loads of shit while posting it on every social media you have and then whoop those dudes asses in spectacular fashion en route to the title. If you can pull that off at the bottom level like McGregor has done at the elite pro level, that would be impressive as fuck and you would get to make people jealous, instead of being jealous. Just a thought lol.

[@SkillinIt25]

Cat absolutely was not trying to hit Conor with the hat she threw, some of the fighters do that when they walk to the cage. Btw Conor is the man. Ariel Ha- Weenie is just trying to stir shit up like always....

[@gerard0363]

zingano kinda sucks... please no offense to nobody

[@reebokkfcdevotee2010]

what? are u stupid

[@carbonbonds3019]

Conor Bless

[@chakadoo]

Carbon Bonds Ok I like Conor as much as the next guy, but stop fucking saying the same thing on every fucking thread you ass clown.

[@carbonbonds3019]

***** Conor Bless

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Conor bless

[@kaizenmckenzie4782]

say what you want McGregor he talks the talks and he brings the fight ! of the best talkers and fighters makes his weight class more entertaining

[@Huge008]

What's this about a logo that he's trying to get?

[@SFUSW]

lol CMcG's interview has almost 100 000 more views than JBJ's

[@chrisavalon9926]

lol this interview with conor has 116,000 views and the one with jon jones the same day only has 26,000 views

[@thegawd0033]

We're here to take over!! Plain and simple..polish the belt real good Jose Aldo because we're coming for it!!

[@Jay619-z2b]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to catch cats hat with his teet!

[@MagicInstinct]

For the first time an interview where Mc Gregor sounds like a professional athlete and not a media attention seeking whore. Sounds like he should if he is going to be taken seriously in this sport. HE WILL BE CHAMPION ...and can see him doing well in another division..

[@pablopicazos]

The Man speaks and everyone listens.

[@renefuenzalidac]

He looks Humble in this one

[@MYELbe]

He actually is a humble guy if he's not talking about his fights or opponents

[@thedon8416]

The quicker McGregor moves to heavy weight and defeats Cain, the sooner everyone will tank him. TANK YOU CONOR.

[@magicarpet101]

Aldo will be his best opponant but Conor is too confident, smart & skilled to lose.