In "McGregor Forever" the Netflix docuseries begins with Conor McGregor's match against Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov and then documents his matches against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier.
My reason for giving the docuseries a 9 out of 10 is because Netflix, in my opinion, conveniently left out some other reported negative behaviors of Conor McGregor like punching a bar patron in Ireland because he reportedly didn't take a shot with him or punching an Italian DJ and reportedly breaking his nose. Besides the community service he had to complete because of the hand-truck incident involving Khabib Nurmagomedov, there appears to be little consequence for his behaviors which only allows for further destructive behavior. I imagine maturing, having children, and experiencing personal/professional setbacks can change some behavior over time.
I will say though that all-in-all the docuseries is really good and gives the viewer an insight into Conor McGregor's motivation for staying in the fight game despite success, fame, and a lifetime of comfort.
There is a scene in the docuseries where Conor McGregor is wearing a shirt that says either "Stay Humble" or "I am humble." I think the underlying theme of this docuseries is humility, not forgetting where you came from, and how much fame, money, and celebrity can impact drive, focus, and hunger. It is also quite fascinating to also see how fast the media can change their narrative based on your last performance. Media and its storylines/opinions should not decide one's future or career plans.
I do believe there is underlying insecurity Conor McGregor is facing here. He was professional and respectful towards Dustin Poirier in their second fight and decided to return to his old brash ways in their third fight. It felt as if returning to the villain role would help him recapture the days when being notorious was an edge he had in maintaining popularity and earning a victory.
Making money and ensuring that everyone considered family is taken care of is admirable; however, it certainly can affect vision and focus. Conor McGregor denies being afraid of losing or being successful. I dare to say that he is afraid of being forgotten about and/or afraid of irrelevancy. I believe his motivation for staying in the game is real and authentic.
The moments he has with his girlfriend, Dee Devlin, and their 3 children show another side of a man who appreciates his family and respects the woman who was by his side when he was struggling and didn't have much. The relationships he has with his team is close and remarkable. Although I question how much they set boundaries with him and hold him accountable.
Lastly, there is Dana White who knows Conor McGregor is a goldmine for the UFC, but sometimes doesn't know if he is actually worth the risk to book. I wonder if he shut him out of the UFC after his fight with Donald Cerrone or if McGregor's team was making him look like a victim. I do think that Dana White supports Conor McGregor overall, but has also enabled his poor behavior.
The docuseries leaves you regardless with formulating your own opinion on someone who people either love or hate.
My reason for giving the docuseries a 9 out of 10 is because Netflix, in my opinion, conveniently left out some other reported negative behaviors of Conor McGregor like punching a bar patron in Ireland because he reportedly didn't take a shot with him or punching an Italian DJ and reportedly breaking his nose. Besides the community service he had to complete because of the hand-truck incident involving Khabib Nurmagomedov, there appears to be little consequence for his behaviors which only allows for further destructive behavior. I imagine maturing, having children, and experiencing personal/professional setbacks can change some behavior over time.
I will say though that all-in-all the docuseries is really good and gives the viewer an insight into Conor McGregor's motivation for staying in the fight game despite success, fame, and a lifetime of comfort.
There is a scene in the docuseries where Conor McGregor is wearing a shirt that says either "Stay Humble" or "I am humble." I think the underlying theme of this docuseries is humility, not forgetting where you came from, and how much fame, money, and celebrity can impact drive, focus, and hunger. It is also quite fascinating to also see how fast the media can change their narrative based on your last performance. Media and its storylines/opinions should not decide one's future or career plans.
I do believe there is underlying insecurity Conor McGregor is facing here. He was professional and respectful towards Dustin Poirier in their second fight and decided to return to his old brash ways in their third fight. It felt as if returning to the villain role would help him recapture the days when being notorious was an edge he had in maintaining popularity and earning a victory.
Making money and ensuring that everyone considered family is taken care of is admirable; however, it certainly can affect vision and focus. Conor McGregor denies being afraid of losing or being successful. I dare to say that he is afraid of being forgotten about and/or afraid of irrelevancy. I believe his motivation for staying in the game is real and authentic.
The moments he has with his girlfriend, Dee Devlin, and their 3 children show another side of a man who appreciates his family and respects the woman who was by his side when he was struggling and didn't have much. The relationships he has with his team is close and remarkable. Although I question how much they set boundaries with him and hold him accountable.
Lastly, there is Dana White who knows Conor McGregor is a goldmine for the UFC, but sometimes doesn't know if he is actually worth the risk to book. I wonder if he shut him out of the UFC after his fight with Donald Cerrone or if McGregor's team was making him look like a victim. I do think that Dana White supports Conor McGregor overall, but has also enabled his poor behavior.
The docuseries leaves you regardless with formulating your own opinion on someone who people either love or hate.