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Till Dismisses McGregor's 'Body Language' Claims
31 Jul
Summary
- Darren Till believes Conor McGregor's mindset was not the issue in his recent injury loss.
- Till argues that minor camp issues shouldn't affect a fighter's performance.
- He advises McGregor to consider retirement after multiple fight cancellations.
Darren Till expressed his disbelief regarding critiques of Conor McGregor's perceived mental state leading up to his UFC 329 return bout. McGregor suffered an injury early in his fight against Max Holloway, resulting in an anticlimactic loss. Till contended that claims about McGregor's 'body language' or minor pre-fight disturbances are irrelevant to a fighter's capability.
Till asserted that extensive training should outweigh any isolated negative events during fight week. He drew parallels to other fighters, like Jon Jones, whose pre-fight demeanor hasn't always indicated their in-fight performance. Till believes these critiques stem from a lack of genuine understanding of combat sports.
Reflecting on his own career, Till mentioned he never relied on mental coaches, suggesting that relying on external validation indicates a weakness. He proposed that fighters should focus on rigorous training rather than external psychological support.
Regarding a potential McGregor comeback, Till voiced reservations, stating it might further diminish his past achievements. He suggested McGregor might be better suited to a promotional role given his age and time away from active competition.
