Conor McGregor’s Prediction for UFC 229: ‘Turn Him Into a Bobble Head’

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It’s now less than a week before UFC 229, headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor.

McGregor is considered the betting underdog against his highly-decorated opponent, who has yet to lose a single round in professional MMA competition. Despite his impressive record, the Irishman is confident in his own abilities, particularly with his striking game.

McGregor has earned the moniker “Mystic Mac” in the past by predicting how his fights will end. The Irishman has correctly predicted wins against Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes, Dustin Poirier and Chad Mendes.

McGregor’s coach Jon Kavanagh has refused to give a prediction of the fight, but McGregor did offer insight into how he sees the fight will play out once the cage door shuts on Saturday night (transcribed by MMAnews.com)

“I think I’m going to turn him into a bobble head to be honest,” McGregor told the Mac Life on Sunday. “I mean it’s personal but it’s the same. It’s always a little personal but in there it’s just a blank face and a new body. I see him turning into a bobble head when I hit him.

“I feel his brain is going to rattle when he gets a clatter off me. That’s what I’m keeping in my head.”

Nurmagomedov has proven time again that he’s easily capable of going five hard rounds and McGregor says he has prepared specifically for this kind of fight and will be ready if the fight goes into deep waters.

“I am a veteran now. I will be prepared for five rounds,” McGregor said. “I will be prepared for any scenario and that’s it. I’m well trained, I’ve put in the work and we’re confident going in no matter where it goes.”

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