It’s been almost three months since Conor McGregor finished Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, but that doesn’t mean “The Notorious” has stopped admiring his work.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) issued a lengthy statement which analyzed his Jan. 18 performance, as well as his overall striking development. A highlight video of his victory over Cerrone was posted alongside the captioned breakdown.
“Lately atop my striking, I’ve been striking them where they believe they can’t be struck also,” McGregor wrote. “And with shots they don’t understand to be shots. Look at the range of limbs and bone joints I strike with here alone. The hip. The bone of the clavicle, the infamous collar bone! The knee. The foot. The fist (both). A lovely array.”
The caption continued with Ireland’s McGregor offering up advice to the “kids.” Well, sort of.
“That will be all kids now take down your notes and your homework tonight is… enter a cold bath,” McGregor wrote. “As cold as it possibly is, you do not need ice. Get in the water and then dip your head under fully and until you need to come up for air. Repeat this over and over until you can stay under for 2 minutes fully. Then Get out. Look at yourself in the mirror, And give your self two full clatters into the teeth. You silly novices, back to bed. Just kidding.”
McGregor concluded, “Respect to all the students of the game. Always remember that if it moves, you are focused on the wrong thing. Stay ready, and most importantly, stay in school.”
McGregor has not competed since his January bout. With the UFC on hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak, McGregor’s return timeline is currently unknown. Over the past few weeks, McGregor has utilized his social media to advocate for the implementation of stronger coronavirus safety measures.
Check out Conor McGregor’s full Instagram post below:
