Before he became one of the richest athletes in the world, before he became a massive box off attraction and pay-per-view draw, before he became a two-weight champion in the UFC, before he was even signed to the premier MMA organization in the world, Conor McGregor had the foresight to document his impending journey on film while still fighting for Cage Warriors on the regional circuit in Europe.
In the hands of some very capable filmmakers lead by director Gavin Fitzgerald, the result is “Conor McGregor: Notorious,” a fascinating fly-on-the-wall documentary showcasing the meteoric rise of the biggest star the sport has ever seen. It’s sure to appease MMA junkies and casual fans alike.
The film opens with a montage of highlights from the Nate Diaz rematch at UFC 202. From there we, the audience, are asked to hop into the proverbial DeLorean and jump back to 4 years earlier, where we find McGregor staring at a debt collectors letter and laughing it off. The humble beginning is double stamped as we see him interact with SBG teammate and training partner Cathal Pendred at the SBG gym in Dublin, Ireland as the pair joke borrowing each other’s head gear because they can’t afford their own....
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