"Not Hungry" - Why Conor McGregor Won't be a UFC Champion Again

Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana are joined by UFC fighter Kamaru Usman as they discuss why Conor McGregor will never be a UFC champion again.
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[@christopherhearn]

Kamaru makes so much sense. In boxing, Mike Tyson was so hungry in his prime, which is why he was so devastatingly effective, but once his mind became distracted he became the shadow of his former magnificence!

[@yeahyeah7445]

this guy takes all day to say something.

[@sgbabyflex]

Plus all the white boys who took care of him were replaced by thugs. The white man built him. His own people took him down.

[@EastsidEaz87]

If that was his prime, his prime only lasted until he was 23 because that’s when he lost to Buster Douglas. I swear most people who talk about Tyson like he’s great don’t watch boxing and probably don’t know any other boxers.

[@em34ev3r]

Mike wasn't fighting the top guys anyways. his first legitimate opponent was Evander Holyfield.

[@johnsnow7873]

Thanks Captain obvious

[@sorrell9046]

So cool to hear Kamaru giving insight to what actually goes into the preparation. The walking down the stairs backwards was an eye opener. Respect to the Athletes.

[@chrisperez2622]

I didn't know usman was so articulate. Great guest

[@Envycolt]

He’s Nigerian they’re very intelligent. I’ve never met a dumb Nigerian

[@bbcringegaming]

Hes not african american, ofcourse he’s articulate.

[@otsam1050]

Social media's really showing how racist and ignorant some folks are

[@andrewwoodward8563]

He's talking about a magical pill that stops aging. It sounds like something a 5 year old would say. The bar is on the floor

[@shumishu6019]

@@otsam1050 💀💀 these comments “wow Usman is so well spoken” “didn’t know he was so articulate” like bruh

[@erif-gd4ci]

This is my first time hearing Kamaru talk for more than 30 seconds. He is razor sharp and dialed in 🙌🏾

[@jackbauer4186]

How?? Usman had one of the longest title runs in UFC history and was all over mma media for year, including aajor appearance on Joe Rogan a few yrs ago. He's always been one of most articulate and most sharpest and thoughtful talkers in the sport.

[@erif-gd4ci]

@@jackbauer4186 i agree lol.

[@fernandomaron87]

Have you never seen any podcast of him with Joe Rogan? He's always been really well spoken

[@barrywhite36]

Usmans fight persona was cringe . For me , I had a different opinion after the Khamzat fight I can’t stand fighters personality when they sell fights , I get why it needs to be done I prefer the fighters at their lowest point , at a stage of complete humility and acknowledging their weakness . When they admit , they need to improve and that them losing was down to them and not external factors. That shows true strength

[@leroyfisher2138]

If you look at Connors fights his entire style changed after he fought Mayweather. He made his nut off that fight and set himself up for life but it fucked up his mma game. He doesn't do all the kicks like he use to to keep the fighters off him. His stance changed. He's more of a boxing style for him now. He use to throw out those stabbing kicks and roundhouse kicks to keep people away. He's never been the same.

[@mohammedhussain6749]

It’s why Dustin tranced him. The old Conor would have terrorised this new Conor

[@manilli_]

He witnessed the magic of the sweet sceince up close and he wants it for himself

[@mynameis4111]

UFC needs to hire this man as a commentator as soon as he retires. Very impressed

[@K.E.A.9.4.]

The Mayweather fight destroyed conor, the money completely changed him, in those interviews with Floyd he was still in his prime, you can see it.

[@sor583]

No doubt money changed him, but who would it not change? I dont think the mayweather fight destroyed it just made him richer than what he was. It wasn't long ago that he was on social welfare payments and soon after he became a multi millionaire that in itself is unbelievable

[@KeshHere]

Conor said he wants the money and champ. He accomplished. Can’t blame him

[@sor583]

@@KeshHere fact

[@Manderenn]

​@@KeshHerenever defended

[@KeshHere]

@@Manderenn doesn’t matter

[@elmaestro6106]

Usman is a f…ing G! Much respect! Very well spoken and cultured. Enjoy your videos. Kinda new to the channel, but loving the topics talked about.

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

Adam never fails to miss lol. Literally compared Tom Brady to playing at 45 to MMA Champions lol.

[@treroney4720]

Ya it’s different when a guy studies your every move since he was in high school. Every dog has its day

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

@@treroney4720 What Usman said after is super true. I grew up at foxwoods stadium. I've been up close to the OG pats with Brady and Bruschi. He's a goat but Adam's a dumbass lol

[@arcanewondersfann1567]

Tom Brady feeds off adrenachrome & he's son

[@Manderenn]

​@@MadAtMax.300Blackoutfoxwoods is in CT

[@kwkaior]

@@sloppyvm7110 The only person who considers Colby Covington "the people's champion" is Colby Covington.

[@cryptocarpenter4157]

Can't wait to watch the whole interview. Usman is the man. Awesome guest!

[@treyjohnson8557]

You don’t have to wait, it’s available.

[@TheReallyBadChannel]

Asking Usman if Connor is on the juice is HILARIOUS! IYKYK

[@1974Qball]

The UFC changed the rules so Jon Jones could continue to cheat.

[@user-fu9gm2uz2k]

When the CEO of EPO gives one of his executives a promotion.

[@rjvilla5228]

@@user-fu9gm2uz2k LOL the CEO of EPO I remember that

[@NPFfumbi]

@@user-fu9gm2uz2khe probably is but you think Colby isn’t on too? Should know after this past weekend that you can’t take Colby seriously

[@quinnosborn3441]

Usmans father, the pharmacist???😂😂😂😂

[@04mdsimps]

People saying “khabib destroyed him”. He was done as soon as he went to boxing and got the mayweather money. Its insane to think he waltzed back into the ufc drunk 12 days before it at a press conference and fought a newly crowned champion in his prime. Shows just how much money he made for the ufc that they let that happen

[@senadkahrimanovic7660]

I mean, that was his best move in life. I'd rather have over 300 mil and not fight than gettin a few millions for a fight

[@OGharambelivesgaming]

Yeah but what happens when the money runs out and you cant go back to your prime cause time had passed? Money will always be there, you only have one prime.​@senadkahrimanovic7660

[@timurjack8773]

Conor was in camp for months, there are videos of Conor preparing in camp for Khabib. As for drunk argument, thats ridiculous, Conor made 155 lbs weight, cut the weight with no problem. If you people think you can be drunk and cut 15-20 lbs weight at the same time then you have no idea how it works. Conor finished Cerrone 1st round after his fight with Khabib, same Cerrone didn't get finished by Leon and Leon lost 2 rounds vs him.

[@04mdsimps]

@@timurjack8773 press conference was 12 days prior and he was drunk. Mentally he probably thought he could knock khabib out but he wasn’t the same fighter as 3 years prior. As for the leon/mcgregor comparison fight maths doesn’t work, the cerrone who faught mcgregor was there to simply make money same with till in poland. Get paid and quick loss

[@jamesrevere2992]

@@timurjack8773he was 100% drunk, he was literally drinking his whiskey during that press conference with that purple suit

[@michaelbrianlowe1]

Kamaru is such an intelligent person. Well spoken. I agree with the notion of distractions. Would also think all the benefits of being a champ or on top help significantly too. Nutritionists, Better facilities and training, lifestyle, etc. It’s really interesting hearing him articulate it as he is living in his downfall. All I can say is time is the biggest factor.

[@donwon5507]

He seems is likeable and a down to earth guy.

[@quinnosborn3441]

I wanna see Usman rematch Chimaev. Usman can ABSOLUTELY beat that dude! This guy is a savage man.

[@jackbauer4186]

Khamzat's kryptonite is a 5 round fight with a high level fighter. Usman would have probably win if their fight had gone 2 more rounds.

[@padraiglocke8844]

As a Irish American, our Connor UFC career has been over at the top level since he went boxing, But there’s one thing that’s Universal, he was bigger than the Sport and brought it to the forefront of Sports , no one has the same level of stardom than our Mystic Mac!!

[@theone3136]

Conor Mcgregor was fighting midgets at featherweight and his best mind games were played against a guy who could not speak english at all to get back at him. The moment he moved up he was finished. Scraped a win off diaz and got whupped thoroughly at lightweight. Mixed Martial Arts was always known to true fans. Mcgregor just brought the circus with him. Let the whities get butt hurt!

[@jvz28az]

I have been saying the same thing for years. Connor became bigger than the sport. Once he fought mayweather and had won multiple championships he set himself apart from everyone else. The brand ambassadorships and other ways he was able to make money were bigger than the ufc money.

[@tedbundy8747]

haha take a condom before riding brother

[@tauseefahmad87]

Conor has brought millions fan s to MMA. Charismatic.🎉

[@ur_new_stepdad]

​@Uknow1997heheeh if I'm mexican American he's Irish American

[@boxerfit-fitnesspersonaltr6151]

Usman is so soft spoken! Great eye opener for people new to the fight game

[@rickrobinson8417]

Cool to see Kamaru on here. Great conversation between all you guys.

[@davidcarpenter8741]

Kamaru is very insightful, great guest!

[@craigmills6275]

I came here to listen to usman explain things in his scary goosebumps voices

[@ESPLTD322]

7:20 he’s so right I’ve always felt this way. There’s probably not much athletic difference between 30 and 40, from what I’ve seen, as long as you continuously train without damaging yourself. It’s the years of literal physical abuse that gets MMA fighters more than anything. If you have the exact same guy start fighting at 30 for 3 years, his skill level probably will drop a lot less than a 25 year old fighting for 6 years.

[@mrfatuchi]

Thats so not true. The speed drops and especially reaction time. Even if you were perfect health with no injuries the sheer loss in speed and reaction time just makes you one step behind the young opponent. This is why heavyweights only can fight relatively old because they are already slower than whats humanly possible but even they are visibly slower.

[@angelolacap9681]

Slower recovery and slower reaction time is the Biggest downsides of age. Power,speed, and even Durability remains.

[@kimeriksson7445]

​@@mrfatuchiWell, science has shown reaction time to naturally start deteriorating at around 24 years of age. If you actually train reaction time though (along with having good health & nutrition) you are able to keep roughly the the same for quite a long time. I'm also of the belief that sustained damage/injuries over time along with continued weight cutting is a massive factor here.

[@Raumance]

I don't know if you have turned 30 but there is a difference. You don't recover. You can't be as explosive. Tom Brady can play to 45 because he only needs to throw. But Tyreek can't because reaching 30 you can't have that violent explosiveness anymore.

[@Scott-fy7fm]

Haha you just told us you have not hit forty yet yourself

[@georgecash4584]

Conor hasn't been the same since he became mega rich. He's more concerned about other businesses he has now and social media. No way he's in the gym daily now. Everybody he's fighting now, are way hungrier and more concentrated on fighting than Conor. Retirement time

[@rudra7615]

It’s the rocky 3 situation. You lose the “eye of the tiger”. You get scared to lose everything and then there is Clubber Lang, the angry, hungry lion who will maul you like an animal to get that title.

[@russell-gt1dy]

The worst thing that happened to you.. that can happen to any fighter. You got civilized. -Mighty Mick

[@rudra7615]

@@russell-gt1dy Mickey: “No, he ain't just another fighter! This guy is a wrecking machine! And he's hungry! Hell, you ain't been hungry since you won that belt”.

[@ardien.535]

Or maybe it’s also cause you don’t want extra brain damage

[@rudra7615]

@@ardien.535 huh? The topic isn’t about Conor not fighting again, it’s about him not being the champion again.

[@ardien.535]

fair enough. no one knows whether he can be champion again or not. @@rudra7615

[@mpa23]

Kamura Usman should have his own podcast.

[@artzcard]

Excellent lesson on plugging back in.

[@melski986]

As is, luv the honesty.

[@ganuenen]

Wow Kumar is so well spoken. I could listen to him speak all day. He seemed like he was totally the alpha of this pod cast when it came to speaking knowledge

[@kvbvl7285]

Usman is so articulate, I didn't know. This guy has a career set up for him when he's done.. 👏🏾

[@YoutubeluvsGroomers]

Imagine asking the guy who takes all the steroids if Conor takes Steroids. My man Usman was like im not touching this 1

[@dzhimyy8909]

Kamaru is a legend! Was a scary fighter in his prime, still a good fighter though

[@theconservativechristian]

I just want to say none of you have a punchers chance against Usman 😂

[@user-fu9gm2uz2k]

Its true That leg kick KO by Leon was nothing but a chance from God. After dominating Leon all rounds and that happens? Amazing

[@BrainFuck10]

Conor beats Usman

[@fastlane1132]

😂😂😂💯

[@drewraff4436]

But we do again you

[@EventualWarlord]

@@user-fu9gm2uz2kleg kick? That was a head kick.

[@amz14211]

in all honesty, Conor doesn't really need to be champ again.

[@GolfTony867]

Great interview. I could listen to Usman talk for days.

[@javierameh8848]

I get his point but it's all about mentality and dedication. In football, Ronaldo is the richest footballer and has achieved so much but at 38 he still plays with hunger and practices discipline in training which translates in his performance. 2023 he is one of the highest goal scorer in football along with younging stars like haaland, mbappe, kane. Even LeBron. Playing a physical and active sports for about 20 years, actively, breaks the body. But you can also invest in your body like Ronaldo and LeBron did If conor is hungry and dedicated, he can be champ.

[@therealbrian732]

Marty on pbd podcast, never seen this coming but ok I'm all about it

[@daniellovegreen4288]

I agree 💯 with Usman. I miss the old "hungry" Conor McGregor.

[@r1ngs400]

Kamaru needs Knees over Toes Guy in his corner

[@jazzcatfromtheeast2172]

Kamaru is one of the most respectable athletes in the sport. His self awareness and maturity really show

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Very true…not only just in fighting. I’m not the same hungry designer I used to be 7 years ago trying to establish myself. Much more experienced but not as hungry. I’ve had steak the past 7 years.

[@jat8051]

So much knowledge from Usman. Podcast coming up. Make that money.

[@jeremywheeler1490]

One day you’ll be interviewing me mister Bet-David.

[@L33732]

Keep smokin the crack my man 🤣 u and everyone watchin this video wanna be interviewed good luck wit that

[@kriskquinn.68]

That's an awesome mindset, I'll be looking for your name on his videos. Stay diligent, like young MacGregor!

[@shaunbrown2034]

He speaks very well. Very insightful.

[@jason_108]

Usman! One of the very best ever. Cool dude too

[@sludgesnerve]

camaru is genius mam he knows how it really works

[@kentcarmack5879]

Conner had big power against guys who weighed 145 pounds but it hasn't translated to higher weight classes

[@Shay-bp7yt]

He battered alvarez and dropped diaz 3 times in the second fight,

[@siorai1]

Smashed cowboy

[@celestial2724]

Porier said it was the hardest he was ever hit

[@robzombie5928]

​@@siorai1tbf cowboy lost most fights he had until he retired so he was on the downward spiral for a while.

[@elvisalexandru3012]

Kamaru go to the Knees over toes guy, that’s exactly your problem right there. I really hope you do and it helps you get better. Imagine you get your knees better might come back in a shape like never before and take that belt again! ❤

[@dcrosner15]

Very wise words from someone with no shortage of experience

[@maximelao2136]

Kamaru broke it down perfectly. The only person who never lost his discipline at the top in the sport of combat was Floyd Mayweather.

[@mohanad0408]

I'm not sure if Floyd is the most disciplined, but he is too intelligent for the sport.

[@TheMoneyHero]

6:18 Watching this while eating ramen noodles 😭

[@BiggMo]

Is this man a fighter or philosopher? …master class

[@DimMakTen31]

Its a shame guys like Kamaru,khabib, dustin, chandler, guys who are amazing fighters, but show class, and humility. Hate seeing the toxic fighters getting any attention

[@ImNotYourEnemy]

It's just business

[@teddymarquez4065]

Really knowledgeable when it comes to fighting... most boxers get manny concussions in sparring

[@CenkHoca]

Every fighter knows this, nothing about being knowledgeable

[@ctmetsfanmike9262]

He seems like such a good dude

[@derekbk9093]

We’ll said. Exact same happened to Ronda

[@Saul806]

Adam and Vince are the definition of casual fans

[@bjayedwards3517]

Leon really kicked some sense into the man.

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

Usman seems so calm in himself thease days the weight of the champ status has finally wore off he performed really well v khamzat n can't wait for he's next match up

[@TheAceInfinity]

Right now Connor isn't as jacked as he was, these guys are behind on the times. Now that Connor isn't juicing he's lost a lot of that mass.

[@hufemeve]

Yep, the key element in all Professional sports when you reach 35 plus years of age is RECOVERY, because the foundation & fitness has already been built, but to "sustain it" when we age is all about how much time & energy your body needs in recovering in order to push it hard over and over again. Kamaru Usman's calmed & charming character is quite nice to see, coming from a Pro-fighter

[@iamyouyouareme9905]

Conor had never defend a Title in his career 😂

[@harvinator1981]

It takes him a life time to answer the question with the same answer 50 slightly different ways. 🤣🤣

[@CenkHoca]

Exactly what I was thinking, he repeated what the guy said in a slower longer way...

[@anuragsinha2013]

PBD should get David Wood on his podcast.

[@joeyk7143]

We get it snooozeman

[@russell-gt1dy]

"The worst thing that happened to you.. that can happen to any fighter. You got civilized." -Mighty Mick

[@matnels277]

Champions die when there dreams come true.

[@veldc8730]

It's different sports obviously but Kobe and MJ had that fire always

[@user-up7vj7jj7d]

Kam talks sense

[@InnocentSoul-oc2yl]

Only PBD can make this possible of bringing Colby and Marty together on a podcast. It'd be fun to watch😂👍

[@frankacosta5446]

McSniveler is an antique.

[@titimoni2872]

That’s when the “out-last’ law of PDB comes to play

[@iLuSi0n]

Kamaru the plug in guy

[@SnakePlisskin.]

Yo big shout 2 Chris De lea next 2 Usman

[@aperequest]

What he says makes sense to most people because it’s logical and it’s true in a lot of ways. But he didn’t need a belt to make millions. He won a belt and then went and fought for another one. If he was focus on the belt, why would he fight both times when the title fight backed out? Then fight Diaz again for no belt? People only say these things because he lost to Dustin and then he broke his leg in the first round, but most people treat it like Dustin beat him twice and that’s it. Why fight again at all after that if he doesn’t have something within him? Plenty of fighters kept fighting after making a fortune. Why? The answer is complicated. But I think Nate Diaz said it the best, and most simply when he said that there’s no feeling that can compare to it.

[@pathape]

Usman for some reason seems way more down to earth and likable since he's moved to grudge in Colorado.

[@KR-jg7gc]

10:20 no Kamaru, walking backwards WAS the greatest thing for you 😂 man got it the wrong way around

[@benwilson1162]

I deffo thibk Connpr can deffo have another super good run but the reason i think he will struggle to get a strap is because for 1 i dont think hes got that 110% drive anymore because he knows hes already made it. And for 2 thers way to many people with top level ground game and a pure striker like Connor will always struggle against em. But on the feet i dont see many if any beating him so thers deffo plenty wins for him to take. Unless hes all of a sudden got super good take down defence and a good ground game then hes always gna struggle to get another strap. Plus 3 years off hes gota of lost some speed. But only takes 1 from that left so if he come across a grappler or a ground fighter if he can get that left in early on before they start gassing then maybe but its gna be hard when hes already made it ya know what i mean he doesnt NEED to fight now he just WANTS to. The old silk sheets saying

[@steved6269]

This was the most long-winded response to explain the extremely obvious.

[@cathaldowdall7467]

Speaks so intelligent. He done it . 4-5 years he was an animal in ufc

[@Elontusk40]

Connor was the man and is still the man.

[@EdgeyGfx]

Ppl say this a lot and I get it, but this is a different situation imo. He's worked so hard to get healthy and still is but he doesnt have that hunger? Why put yourself through everything and do so many things you dont have to do? Because Conor loves fighting and has been kept from it in 2020 after cerrone W and after the leg break. We all wont know until we see him in there and see how he moves, reaction time, distance management, etc. Another point, when some become champ, some lose that drive as well. Which is worse?

[@bakedyoda420]

We didn’t realize how great we had it with Usman as champ in that division

[@Mossskaterhans]

Kamaru needs the rematch with Khamzat.

[@dustin7037]

Honest dude.

[@marquisejackson6482]

Kamura vs Conor book it!

[@thodstagshorn1198]

Oh Marty

[@scotty90]

Ive really got to like usman over the past couple of years. He is a good man, great champion.

[@4afDemDer]

yall should have told him about knees over toes guy.. he rebuilt his knees by walking backwards and other workouts, now he dunks a basketball

[@peterabnormal327]

Cr7 is perfect example of an athlete… no drink alcohol.. no fizzy juice.. and he still playing at age of 38

[@noodledajuice1114]

Except Connor is now fighting for his people

[@pawlpoche8736]

George Foreman plugged back in and became the champion again 🎉 Then he came out wit dat grill 😂

[@tokyosan7906]

Conner lost the eye of the tiger once he picked up the belts and the massive, massive paydays arrived. Money killed his desire and drive.

[@user-ql8lt2uy5s]

Or the other guys were just simply better fighters

[@christianalexanderthegreat8941]

Cono’s mine is elsewhere with his parting, business, and Ireland. UFC 300 would be a nice send off, but other than that he’s good as gone.

[@kobragangbit]

He's speaking from experience

[@brianesbaugh6897]

I think this whole “he’s not hungry enough” is such bullshit. To think that it was almost a decade ago that Connor fought Jose Aldo and was arguably at his best and that the game and level of fighters has changed, is way more of a factor than his motivation. The calf kick has changed the game so much more than anything. If it was just pure boxing mainly in MMA, very few people could ever math Connor. Game changed, injuries and his age are the only really factors

[@kentcarmack5879]

Calf kicks have changed the game butthen again you've got guys like Sean strickland

[@CenkHoca]

Agreed but the wealth also effected him, getting more money in one exhibition boxing match than his whole ufc career also played another part...

[@pathape]

Conor at featherweight was the real deal. It was pretty clear he wasn't going to dominate at lightweight. Just doesn't have the stamina and the well rounded skillset to go on a big win streak at a weightclass where he doesn't have a majoe size and power advantage.

[@Mcfarmerboy]

You know those kinda guys that just say the same thing the person before them said without any kind of shame 😂

[@amiribrahim7106]

campfire story by usman

[@ControlledBalance]

Hes rich af, no hunger.

[@timslee0618]

Yup. The hunger as a fighter in Conor has been long gone. He is just showing up to collect a check.

[@kp4490]

Kamaru noble as fuck .

[@Janzer_]

he doesn't have to win, he just needs to get the money. no issue with that at all.