Conor McGregor is ready to fight whoever the UFC put in front of him if a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov is not possible.
Nurmagomedov and McGregor are facing suspensions for their role in a post-fight brawl at UFC 229, but both men are expected to appear again in the octagon.
Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor in the fourth round of their lightweight title fight, and the Irishman is determined to rematch his bitter rival.
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But with the likes of Tony Ferguson calling for his shot at the crown, McGregor conceded he will accept a fight with whoever is next in line.
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Thoughts on my last fight, McGregor began in a lengthy statement about his defeat and plans for the future.
Round 1. I believe from a sport standpoint, round one was his. Top position against the fence. Zero position advancement or damage inflicted.
But top position. From a fight standpoint the first round is mine. Actual shots landed and a willingness to engage. Straight left early. Knee to the head on the low shot. Elbows in any and all tie up scenarios.
Opponent just holding the legs against the fence for almost the entire round.
Round two he is running away around the cage before being blessed with a right hand that changed the course of the round, and the fight. It was a nice shot.
After the shot I bounced back up to engage instantly, but again he dipped under to disengage. That is the sport and it was a smart move that led to a dominant round, so no issue. Well played.
If I stay switched on and give his stand up even a little more respect, that right hand never gets close and we are talking completely different now. I gave his upright fighting no respect in preparation. No specific stand up spars whatsoever.
Attacking grapplers/wrestlers only. That wont happen again. I also gave my attacking grappling no respect. Too defense minded.
Lessons. Listen to nobody but yourself on your skill set. You are the master of your own universe. I am the master of this.
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I must take my own advice. Round 3. After the worst round of my fighting career, I come back and win this round. Again walking forward, walking him down, and willing to engage.
Round 4. My recovery was not where it could have been here. That is my fault. Although winning the early exchanges in four, he dips under again and I end up in a bad position with over three [minutes] on the clock. I work to regain position and end up upright, with my back to the fence.
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A stable position. Here however, I made a critical error of abandoning my over hook at this crucial time, exposing the back, and I end up beaten fair and square. What can I say?
It was a great fight and it was my pleasure. I will be back with my confidence high. Fully prepared. If it is not the rematch right away, no problem.
I will face the next in line. Its all me always, anyway. See you soon my fighting fans I love you all.
MORE: Frank Warren: BJ Saunders seeking mutli-million dollar damages and Floyd Mayweather will fight again
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Conor McGregor is ready to fight whoever the UFC put in front of him if a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov is not possible.
Nurmagomedov and McGregor are facing suspensions for their role in a post-fight brawl at UFC 229, but both men are expected to appear again in the octagon.
Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor in the fourth round of their lightweight title fight, and the Irishman is determined to rematch his bitter rival.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on
But with the likes of Tony Ferguson calling for his shot at the crown, McGregor conceded he will accept a fight with whoever is next in line.
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Thoughts on my last fight, McGregor began in a lengthy statement about his defeat and plans for the future.
Round 1. I believe from a sport standpoint, round one was his. Top position against the fence. Zero position advancement or damage inflicted.
But top position. From a fight standpoint the first round is mine. Actual shots landed and a willingness to engage. Straight left early. Knee to the head on the low shot. Elbows in any and all tie up scenarios.
Opponent just holding the legs against the fence for almost the entire round.
Round two he is running away around the cage before being blessed with a right hand that changed the course of the round, and the fight. It was a nice shot.
After the shot I bounced back up to engage instantly, but again he dipped under to disengage. That is the sport and it was a smart move that led to a dominant round, so no issue. Well played.
If I stay switched on and give his stand up even a little more respect, that right hand never gets close and we are talking completely different now. I gave his upright fighting no respect in preparation. No specific stand up spars whatsoever.
Attacking grapplers/wrestlers only. That wont happen again. I also gave my attacking grappling no respect. Too defense minded.
Lessons. Listen to nobody but yourself on your skill set. You are the master of your own universe. I am the master of this.
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I must take my own advice. Round 3. After the worst round of my fighting career, I come back and win this round. Again walking forward, walking him down, and willing to engage.
Round 4. My recovery was not where it could have been here. That is my fault. Although winning the early exchanges in four, he dips under again and I end up in a bad position with over three [minutes] on the clock. I work to regain position and end up upright, with my back to the fence.
More: UFC
A stable position. Here however, I made a critical error of abandoning my over hook at this crucial time, exposing the back, and I end up beaten fair and square. What can I say?
It was a great fight and it was my pleasure. I will be back with my confidence high. Fully prepared. If it is not the rematch right away, no problem.
I will face the next in line. Its all me always, anyway. See you soon my fighting fans I love you all.
MORE: Frank Warren: BJ Saunders seeking mutli-million dollar damages and Floyd Mayweather will fight again
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