UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has once again become the center of an Internet meme, this time with the “McGregor Challenge.” McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) hosted an open workout this past Friday in Las Vegas ahead of his Aug. 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather (49-0 boxing). “The Notorious” has always done things a little bit outside the norm, and his arm-flailing warmup was the latest moment to capture attention (via Instagram ): The Irishman is no stranger to going viral. From his famous “Who the (expletive) is that guy?” comment to his “(Expletive) you” suit, custom-made Versace robe and more, McGregor has provided plenty of buzzy moments over the years. Opinions on the effectiveness of McGregor’s warmup strategy vary, but several within the combat sports world, such as former world champion boxer Terence Crawford, UFC veteran Gilbert Smith and more, created videos mocking McGregor (via Instagram ): McGregor meets Mayweather at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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Fighters start ‘McGregor Challenge’ by mocking Conor McGregor’s flailing-arm warmup – MMA Junkie