Conor McGregor & Ariel Helwani In Dublin: Katie Taylor & Comeback Fight
On the eve of Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron in Dublin, Ariel Helwani visits The Black Forge Inn, Dublin to speak with Conor McGregor on a range of subjects including the link up with Matchroom for Saturday's show, his recent documentary, The Notorious' own return to action and potential fights, Katie Taylor flying the Irish flag, Francis Ngannou's move to PFL, Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul and much more!
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I love how no matter what Conor never forgets Ariel, throughout his whole career he always gives Ariel a great interview regardless of what Dana thinks of him a
Yup he seems to be loyal and real to the people around him.
Same coachs and same mangement his while career too
Loyal unlike paddy
Shame the same can't be said for that fat scouser gobshite.
nah
Every Conor and Ariel interaction is gold. The OG interview of Conor eating blueberries over skype is still hilarious. "You eatin peanuts?" "No. Blueberries. Fookin delicious. They keep you lean. I'm a lean mudderfukker"
Never seen that interview, definitely watching that next. Nice promoting 😄
@Best of Grime it's the interview that got him Famous we were all super Hyped against Marcus Brimage prolly the most hyped up Debut in UFC history aside from when they bought Pride
😂😂 Conor needs his own show, shit would sell like hot cakes
Can someone link that interview?
😅😂😂
The way Connor talks in this interview brought me back to high school when I would be tweaking on adderall talking someone’s ear off. 😂🤣😂
👃💊🧪❄️
jesus christ same lol... the licking of the lips, readjusting seating position, correcting sentences over and over, cutting ariel off etc.
i can't help but smile each time i see Conor talk. there is so much life, and love for life in him. he came from nothing, and now has the world. well played Conor, well played.
Idk bro watching this makes me sad. We are witnessing a mike tyson level downfall.
It's the gear mate
@@johnbroadfoot5148 and if he does he’ll comeback even better like mike tyson did post fighting
Seriously! LoL you my friend would love cocaine 😂😂😂
He didn’t come from nothing lol his family weren’t poor
Conor is like a living movie character.
He's truly the biggest star in the world. He's must see TV no matter what he's doing.
No he really is!! 😂😂😂
Conor could be a GTA character. Dudes wild 😄
A better actor than a fighter 4 sure
you should make friends with some coke heads. similar vibe...
Conor's energy is at 200% here 🤣 Thought the man was gonna pass out at times. 😂
Cocaine is hell of a drug 😂
its the Colombian flour💯
Devils dandruff
@@TomsMusicTradedevils dandruff lmfao that’s a new one
It's not cocaine, its the 'Cafecito' 😂
Thanks for adding subtitles. I'm genuinely interested in what he has to say here with Helwani the best in the game. He gets guys to open up and keep it real like no other.
I’ve been to the restaurant, it’s honestly top class, especially for the prices, it’s so affordable because mcgregor wanted it to be for his locals! Staff is so so professional and helpful, one of the best places and experiences I’ve been and had
This interview was like a gaff party at 4am when everyone is waiting to tell a story, sweating to talk next on the paint.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love how Conor was making a huge point of not drinking that pint when he's clearly already had 6 or 7 over the course of the afternoon
@@billpap7570 conors on them nose pints
😂😂
@@bigben42 it was a coffee shot you plum
Ariel always knows how to get the best out of everyone in the interviews. Love him or hate him, he’s one of the best interviewers of all time
He is the best MMA reporter without questions
He’s a legend in his own right.
Get off his Wood....
@@canilaughinyourface2556 Laura is miles ahead, but of course you don't care, Mr. Misogynist.
@@AliKhan-xo1euAnd you're a loser in a KZhead comment section doing nothing with your life other than hating on others
"The other guy is a donkey! But the Donkey has a kick aswell" What a fucking line haha
Connors actual irish accent was the real comeback
Hahah true!
yeah listen from 13:02 to 13:12 what the hell is he talking about didnt understand a word. He says he is not drunk but clearly something is wrong with him lol.
@@ososkic8673 the way that I feel, is that I'm carrying people.
@@ososkic8673 I think he’s just been in Ireland and his accent has comeback tbh
No one can deny the high energy Conor brings to a sit down interview. Love him or hate, this man knows how to entertain
Its the cocaine mi amigo
@@HeritageSeedBankI reckon he's probably whizzed up. You need to refuel multiple times on coke but whizz lasts hours.
Bro what? This dude is on something. It's not just a meme. It's actually true
@@SleepingDragon1 Not the rocket fuel stuff Conor gets. Will leave you buzzed out for an hour till it's time for a cheeky refill
Cocaine abuse
Hahaha at the end when he said "you're the world's most famous MMA journalist" and "Im the worlds most famous everything" 😂
I really enjoyed this video, thanks Guy’s great job fun to hear from you two 👍🏼
I still remember walking through the Eaton Center in Toronto and seeing UFC presser for Conor vs Aldo, classic !!!
Find someone who loves you the way that Conor loves himself...💯
Impossible
good luck with that 😂😂
WHOCHOO SAYIN BRO
I've got myself for that.
@@-BUILT_LIKE_A_BAG_OF_MILK pervert
Conor is right about BKFC. So much of the technical stuff can go out the window when you start getting cut up. You can only take so many shots in bare knuckle and its more realistic if you ask me.
I don't know - bare knuckle isn't that much more damaging than UFC - elbows are the most damaging weapon in MMA....!
@@MrJoecool9999 Elbows don’t get thrown that often. At least not in the UFC.
@@MrJoecool9999 elbows are probably just as damaging as a bare Knuckle, they're both basically bone to face
@@MrJoecool9999 dude are you high, elbows are very rare on the feet and even on the ground is not common. and on the other hand BKFC the only shot is bare bones to face
@@isaacwarrington13 knees way more dangerous
It was a genius move from matchroom to being Ariel on board. Best interviewer there is
I just watched McGregor Forever and to see what he went thru gave me such a respect for all the fighters snd the demsnd this puts on their body.
ariel is an MMA legend man hes just been everywhere forever u gotta respect his decades of dedication
Great interview. No matter what internet saids Ariel Helwani is on top of the mountain
Guru >
nah he was in a pub, not on a mountain sorry
True, but they broke his weiner
It's great having Conor apart of this event and supporting Katie. Love it! Hope he does the job on Chandler later in the year as well and gets the KO! Up the Irish! 👊🇮🇪
Connor, Addy & Ariel. Such an epic trio, great interview.
Conor is absolute spark plug, the energy and passion from this guy for the fight game is unreal. Can’t miss an Ariel - Conor sit down especially with that Cuban Coffee.
Cocaine is a hell of a drug
@@cassandracaddey7515 haha Cuban something, not coffee
As a cuban it was insane hearing him bring up our Cafesito
People still talking that ol same shit , those played out comments about the dude doing blow, like that gives him all the energy to be who he is. You can’t deny since the get go he’s always been able to turn it on in a split second. I remember Max Holloway saying that before their fight years ago he was cordial complimenting him backstage then in turned it to 100 revved up to the max & facing off moments later wanting to kill him. Accept it, the guy is where is not only from skills but someone who understands the fight game, how to sell it better then anyone. Look at the guy sitting there drinking Cafesito getting wired making a can’t miss interview. Imagine how exhausting it is to be “On” all the time. That’s just the way he is. Respect due for all of what he brings to UFC & the fight game. Put it this way, only a select few people have his fame & Nobody will ever know what it feels like to be Conor Mcgregor.
@@poppad1187 Calm down... We didn't need a life story
Conor McGregor is Al Capone in another life.
💯
Al Capone was literally retarded
Love the respect Conor shows the Diaz brothers, despite their former rivalry… Conor’s true character showed through in this interview.
Conor is a genius at the end when he talks about recalibrating his competition. I wish more fighters took this approach or even the UFC for that matter where they can have a veterans division. Conor still has some exciting fights left whether its at the top level or not. His love for the game surpasses his love of winning and thats a quality of a true fighter.
Guys like Conor come once in a lifetime. Nobody has the balls that he does. Nobody is willing to risk what he is willing to risk.
Lmao🙃
@lerro2661 yep, he's still willing to take these big fights despite all he's done, his knowledge and passion is unrivalled, love hearing him talk about fighting.
Are you really that blind? This dude is barely a glimpse of the guy that did what he did when he entered the UFC. This man is completely gone and it is sad to see as a fan
@@BillyC1118 yeah thats what made is career so exciting. Don't know if he still has it but you have to admire the passion.
I love how Conor is making a huge deal out of not drinking that pint as if he hasn't already had 6
😂😂😂
How many times you going to write the same thing? Dudes not drinking. He’s be drinking if he was drinking.
And a gram of coke
Yeah right and a couple of cheeky lines or bumps no doubt just the way hes speaking continuously and so quickly to me as an ex user i can see the signs pretty good...its that or he's just high off life and what an amazingly triumphant life he leads so why wouldn't it make u act high lol
@@a.d.the.4mvla43yeah he’s as high as a kite but fook um, the champ does what the champ wants
A good interviewer doesn't always need to ask questions all the time but to fan the flames , leave it to be more organic , Ariel is definitely the goat of interviewing people
He’s a bum
I’m only 1:30 into the video, but I just wanted to comment on the production value. Very good job to whoever produced this. It feels like a movie with the lighting, camera work and editing. Even the sound is great, which must be hard to accomplish inside of a noisy, busy pub.
It’s just couple expensive cameras and a light towards Conor, doesn’t take a genius
Conor blaming the coffee while he's geared up to the ears lol but the guy has got to be the most charismatic man in sport
He might be the most charismatic man in the world. He could talk about anything and I’d listen
He's off it awhile with usada and a fight coming up I'd say
I used to think the same but I honestly think hes always high energy like that. When hes on the gear you can tell, he just seems like hes had a few pints before the interview thats all.
Ariel probably asked his children what they thought of the Francis PFL deal
This made me lightly chuckle
Lmfao
😂😂😂 Awh man killed me
Hearty laugh at that one
You got me 😂
Connor speaks better English when he’s drunk then when he’s sober😂😂😂
top quality video and great interview
Conor is turning into Robert De Niro at the end of Raging Bull more and more by the day. I hope when they make a McGregor movie it’s like Raging Bull showing the meteoric rise and sad downfall too
Ariel hands down always has the best interviews. All the legendary fighters always showing him love. Great to see 🙌🏼
I agree. Paddy “30-27” Pimblett showed him so much love.
@@SD43_ 'Legendary' fighters. Paddy 'I Lick Uncle Dana's Balls' Pimblett isn't legendary.
Henry,Jones,Ronda ?
rampage
I don't like him.
Best Conner interview ever - Conner is a guy you can listen to forever knowing he is speaking whatever is on his mind at the moment - excellent.
Why do you spell it as conner?!?
@@Sean5640 I spelled it like that because I am lazy and half drunk - but at least I had enough respect to capitalize the C in his name - think before you type. Have a nice day.
@@justfrank5900 “think before you type”…..Conner…💀💀💀
2 minutes in and I'm double checking my KZhead playback speed
Rather you love this guy or hate him you absolutely have to respect coming from nothing building an empire and absolutely changing the sport of mma and especially the ufc forever, I just hope we can get a few more good fights out of him before he hangs them up for good!! There’s nothing like a McGregor press conference or fight!!
Focus Conor was the best thing i saw in the mma world.LEGEND
Only a fool could not respect what he's done for MMA. He's very likable but it's very hard to respect him as a person, he beats up old men, fucks everything with a pulse. I'd respect that as a 14 year old but as a man I find him as i do marmite, the only difference is I love and hate him at the same time. I could see him as a role model but also I wouldn't want my kids to be like him.
@@bestofgrime7723 oh i missed that when did he beat some old men up?
@@6AlphaMikeCharlie9 he didn’t.
@@bestofgrime7723o you realise what it would be like for Conor? He 100% gets hounded wherever he goes. He can't go anywhere alone or with his family. Dealing with idiots 24/7 who will do anything to provoke him for a pay day. Conor is ultra famous, on a Cristiano Ronaldo kind of level. That shit can turn you absolutely crazy. For a fighter and what comes with that lifestyle, I say he's doing pretty well, especially at that level of fame. I'd be a fucking liability probably.
When Conor is on there is nothing like him... His joy and passion for fighting is contagious.
Yupp, almost like a combat video game streamer
Im in Dublin now and love the city ! The air , the buildings, the people … can’t find this in america
I don't know what happened to Conor but he used to talk so well. Now he seems breathless and rambling.
Great interview, nice to see McGregor looking happy and speaking about family and aims throughout
Diae owns Conor 😂😂 Diaz 🎉
He seems coked up and nuts bro
@@nobodyspecial596 feels to me that he has a huge amount of pent up energy from the forced time out of the sport. Every appearance has had this energy recently. Good to see him passionate about things again and weighing in with clear overviews. I get what youre saying, but people say that every time he opens his mouth now, may be true the odd time but not 24/7 😆 Personally, I think he needs the sport and this chandler camp should settle things, seems imo to be the right path
@@lukeosullivan7716 I think he's forcing it he can bearly say no to a beer he's an alcoholic
@@nobodyspecial596 cant disagree with that, the straight proper 12 chug fests at fight nights like bkfc, point that way. Just hope a camp and being back to fighting post injury will bring him away from that and back to being focused
Eddie getting Ariel involved this week is genius 🔥🔥
Yup he brings a lot to the table. Best interviewer in combat sports.
@@enriqued8220 facts
incredibly admirable and deserving of his success with the energy he puts into everything he does, contagious passion
Or a drug addicted scumbag
The energy is unmatched when it’s these two
Mgregor is the only one talking. you can't get a word in edgeways with coked mgregor 😂😂
@@AliKhan-xo1euso sad, he’s off his fucking box, it’s weird watching his old interviews, he was so calm and collected
@@AliKhan-xo1euhahaha I came looking for this comment 😂😂
I knew I couldn’t be the only one noticing he is absolutely out of his mind mate
Sometimes when you close your eyes it sounds like the old Mcgregor but when ya look at the coked up man it’s a different story 😂😂
Conor McGregor and Ariel Helwani having a chill conversation together, love the vibe 👏👏👏👏
It ain't chill 😂😂
Chill???? Lmao
Conor’s energy and charisma is unparalleled.
I enjoyed the Cuban "coffee" when I went to Miami...and had a similar effect on me 😂 ❄️
That was definitely a fart from Conor at 20:38 🤣
😂😂😂
That Cuban Coffee is one hell of a drug
That's the Columbian coffee......
It seems like a euphemism just like horse meat is for steroids.
Ariel almost got a couple words in. Damn that cola has some good legs to it. Conor was jazzed up the entire time😂
Good interview. Such s smart businesses man and cab fight too.
It's so good to see Conor happy and even better to see his passion and love for the sport and support of Katie Taylor.
I'm not fan of his but his support of Katie moves me.😊
Yayo will give you your passion.
McGregor energy is crazy. His charisma coupled with his passion is admirable.
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.
There's always fireworks when it's a Conor and Ariel interview also those Forged Irish Stouts look sensational
Taste like ass
Incredible interview
I like the energy of this Conor. It’s not like the 2018-2019 Conor or 2021/2022 Conor just tweeting random jabs and posting high videos. He seems like his old self a bit. Respectful towards opponents, humble and passionate. Can’t wait to see him fight.
Yeah but 13:02 to 13:12 what the hell is he talking about didnt understand a word. He says he is not drunk but clearly something is wrong with him lol.
I agree. Although I think conors always been humble besides a couple people he fought. Even when he verbally destroyed people and beat them he always said positive things about them afterwards. He just knows what needs to be done to sell the fight.
@@ososkic8673lmao he get a little to Excited at times I think
@@ososkic8673 lmaoo wtf😂
connor is completly lit barely gave ariel a chance to say 2 words hillarious
@@hi-dl4kwboth
He will never let Jake's name come out his mouth lmaoo
Why would he ever say that pricks name😂
Can anybody tell me what he’s saying at 4:25 … something was torn away when it wasn’t supposed to be?
Went to black forge on a stag last month, staff gave us the best table in the place. Would recommend it to anyone, not even stupid prices which is surprising
Amazing interview! Thank you Ariel and Conor!
Conor is going to completely lose his voice having to do all these interviews in his busy pub. 😂 Awesome for him to sit through them though. Respect.
Man! Cant even imagine the energy flow in 3 Arena tonight! Super Excited! Let's go Katie!!
Great mixture; growing up in working class pubs but now accustomed to finer things in life. He can make a good business franchise(s) with his money and popularity to follow. Ill be visiting in 9 weeks when Im in Dublin
Great interview...the chemistry between Conor and Ariel is always incredible
He's off his face
Always been a mega fan of conor, however ive always found sober conor much more entertaining than pissed conor hes more easy to get real interesting answers out of i.e his training and opinions on other fighters, when hes drunk he just wants to talk about his businesses and how amazing they are
Damm great point, almost like the booze makes him a psychopath lol
@@Bairom06he’s not drinking here. He’s high off the white
@@Dropnostop Not high at all here im not sure where u guys get that from i've only seen him high about 2-3 times. Chuck Liddell was high every damn fight u can see a clear difference lol
This is probably the first interview I seen him do on coke. The man came ready :'D
i cant wait to see conor back in the ufc, weather he can get back to the top remains to be seen, but he has bulked up for sure, after a good training camp he will be so much stronger at the higher weights he fights in now, i think that was the only thing lacking when he moved up, he could not bully opponents like he used to, but with the extra bulk i cant wait!!
Conner is respectful AF you just have to understand what he is accomplishing when he talks shit , but the man is as Game as they come and is always for the real fighters out there . His knowledge to all combat sports is on point whether you love him or hate him .
Conor
Meh....
I'm British and I'm struggling to understand what Conor's saying, there's no way the Americans are keeping up with this. 😂
I’m Spanish and it’s being so hard man
I mean it’s not that difficult lol
I'm Scottish and understand him fine so maybe best you say you are English than British 😉
@@robertryan6782 dubs are tougher than scots
I'm American and I can't understand him at all
Love him! He’s definitely a fan of the “Cuban beans” and also the “Columbian redbull”
25:02 does he say artem instead of ariel or am i going crazy?
Watching 43 minutes after it posted ! woo woo! I feel special hahahah, once again Ariel with the Golden Interview and this time at the King's Home!!!!
Awesome interview. It's great to see Conor in a good place.
Lol
That Colombian Marching Powder is defo 100% pure 😅
Love Conor is so coked saying the chefs are in line for a Michelin star - the place just sells burgers chips and wings. It’s Irish Wetherspoons
I like it when Ariel leaves the studio. Him and Rampage walking around NYC and Tokyo are some of the best.
Conor’s thoughts on Francis Ngannou showcase how smart he is when it comes to marketing.
Every couple of months a wave of Mcgregor interviews hit the internet and i smile from ear to ear
Conors got a "Raging Bull" feel to him nowadays. I hope he has a nice comeback but I have my doubts to say the least!
Oh snap! Yes big raging bull vibes here.
Very true LOL. Perfect way to put it.
Its cocaine dude
🎯
Bro is having a hard time talking how is he gonaa fight same goes for Nate diaz
Always good to hear and see conor
A legend in his own unique way 💯👊🏼🔥
Ariel should be nominated as supporting cast on McGregor Forever documentary!😂
Conor referring to Jake as a donkey is hilarious
It's true that he's generally highly energetical as a person but it's not difficult to see that some nice white powder is helping here. Cmon..And I'm not shaming him for that, he lives in high stress environments and for the sake of good interview he deserves it xD
Conor got alot to say
Love when Ariel and Conor sit down
This is like watching Spuds interview in Trainspotting 😂😂
There's too much discrimination in this toon man!
bahahaha I knew it seemed familiar from somewhere 😂😂😂
I read a great quote that week. -„Its a difference, when u fight a guy who has to win. And u fight only to win.“ He will never be the same fighter he once was, watch the docu, this on and off the game, the aging, the Injuries etc etc. U See in his face hes aging rn! No shame u went from fighting 3 times a year to fighting 4 times in the past 6 years. Still thinks, he is the same, with his yes man around him. I love Conor forever, but u habe to be real here. I dont think fighting is good for him anymore. Enjoy life take care if ur family and Step into the next Part of life Champ ❤️🙏
Love this interview..🎉 conor is like this because he want to control where the interview goes
1:38 nose beer sprints 😂😂😂😂😂
This is genius from Conor to involve himself in this event. I'm sure he actually does love Katie Taylor, but his brand exposure this week is huge
What did the mac say? when one of us goes to war' we all go to war!! LOL its still a good line.
Not exclusive when there are other interviews released at the same time and in the same location, what’s exclusive about it ?
met mcgregor today one of the nicest blokes you'll ever talk to absolute legend 👍🇮🇪
No one cares
Brilliant 👍🏻
Conor is on so much devil dust he is making a prime Tony Montana look sober.
He's really reminding me of tony Montana when he sniffs the mountain and grabs his M16
Hey lads am I too late to make a Conor on coke joke? I’d love to fit in with you soft fannies.
@@ausmoney802 judging by you streaming bo3, I'd say you're already fitting in and winning as the top fanny
@@Sunfyre117 yes it does when you drink as well 😂😂
@@Sunfyre117 and you don’t get bigger, stronger, make more money and become even more successful. Freaking keyboard twats and tears living off the dole.
I thought Conor was sauced at the start of this interview, but shortly in I realized he's just super excited and all hopped up on that Cuban coffee 😂. Love Conor or hate him, the man knows how to hype everyone up and put on an interview!!! I so hope 🙏🤞🙏🤞 this Chandler fight happens sooner than later...... the fans will only stay super excited for so long
Cuban coffee and the Peruvian powders. He did say how well travelled he is 😂😂😂
@@mikeycasiogt-r8225 he was hyped up on something lol, usually I can understand Conor but that was 1 long slurred sentence 🤣