Conor McGregor recently claimed that acting is a harder challenge than mixed martial arts (MMA). This article explores the controversy surrounding his statement and provides insights from UFC analyst Joe Rogan and former middleweight champion Michael Bisping.
| Conor McGregor claimed that acting is harder than MMA
| Joe Rogan disagreed, stating that breaking a leg in a fight is harder
| Uncertainty surrounds McGregor’s comeback
Conor McGregor’s Controversial Claim
Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, recently made his big screen debut in the remake of ‘Road House’. However, he stirred up controversy when he boldly claimed that acting is a harder challenge than mixed martial arts (MMA).
In the film, McGregor plays a sinister figure named Knox alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniela Melchior. In interviews, McGregor emphasized the difficulties of acting compared to fighting. He highlighted the time commitment, line memorization, and the subtle relationships with other actors as the main causes of this challenge.
Joe Rogan’s Disagreement
UFC analyst Joe Rogan, on the other hand, disagreed with McGregor’s viewpoint. Rogan referenced McGregor’s catastrophic leg break sustained at UFC 264 and stated that breaking a leg in a fight is much harder than acting.
Uncertainty Surrounding McGregor’s Comeback
Michael Bisping, the former middleweight champion of the UFC, expressed skepticism about McGregor’s much-awaited comeback match. McGregor had triggered rumors by announcing a fight with Michael Chandler during International Fight Week in 2023. However, Dana White, the president of the UFC, constantly refuted these allegations, emphasizing the ambiguity surrounding McGregor’s return.
While McGregor has openly talked about making a comeback in interviews for his next film, he has also stated that formal talks with the UFC have not yet started. Bisping advised waiting for an official UFC announcement before making any decisions.
