Sonnen: McGregor is a great entertainer
Chael Sonnen: “Some of these guys just don’t understand it, and what Conor McGregor is more than he’s a great trash talker, he’s a great entertainer.”
Chael Sonnen is considered maybe one of the most self promoters in the history of mixed martial arts. His brand of trash talk with a pro wrestling vibe made him one of the most well-known and best selling PPV fighters, and he actually talked his way into two world title fights.
So to impress Chael Sonnen with your interviewing and hype skills, they must be top notch. One fighter who is impressing Sonnen right now? Conor McGregor.
When I watch people talk about Conor McGregor and say that he’s talking trash, they don’t understand what he’s doing and not listening to his interviews, Sonnen said. Conor’s not talking trash. There’s some stuff getting thrown in there, sure. There are some guys he’s bringing down. He’s talking himself up. He’s not always insulting other guys, but a little of that happens. He’s out there entertaining. He has something to say.
You’ll have these fighters that come out and say, ‘I’m not here to talk. I’m here to fight. I’m a fighter.’ Well that’s not really true when you’re sitting there at a press conference wearing a suit. You’re not there to fight; you are there to talk. That’s what a press conference is, genius. When you’re doing a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, you’re not there to fight. You’re there to do the interview. That’s why he’s holding the microphone.
Some of these guys just don’t understand it, and what Conor McGregor is more than he’s a great trash talker, he’s a great entertainer. The guy’s got a great gimmick, a unique look and a great accent. He’s patriotic to his country. He’s an Irishman.