Conor McGregor’s response to Meryl Streep’s negative comments about martial arts at the 2017 Golden Globes. McGregor believes that fighting is a beautiful form of art, despite Streep’s disagreement. Joe Rogan also criticized Streep for her ignorance towards MMA. MMA continues to thrive despite Streep’s comments.
| Key Points |
- Conor McGregor’s acting debut in ‘Road House’ was motivated by Meryl Streep’s negative comments about martial arts.
- Streep referred to MMA as not being a real art form, which deeply affected McGregor.
- McGregor believes that fighting is a beautiful form of art, similar to acting.
- Joe Rogan, a long-time advocate for MMA, criticized Streep for her ignorance towards martial arts.
- Despite Streep’s comments, MMA continues to flourish, with the UFC reaching its 300th pay-per-view event in April.
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, recently made his acting debut in the remake of the 1989 film ‘Road House’. During an interview, McGregor revealed that Meryl Streep’s negative comments about mixed martial arts (MMA) at the 2017 Golden Globes motivated him to give his best performance in the movie. Streep had referred to MMA as not being a real art form, which deeply affected McGregor. Despite her disagreement, McGregor believes that fighting is a beautiful form of art, similar to acting. He felt the responsibility to represent martial arts and prove Streep wrong. McGregor’s response to Streep’s comments resonated with Joe Rogan, a long-time commentator and advocate for MMA. Rogan expressed his dissatisfaction with Streep’s ignorance towards MMA, stating that martial arts are one of the most beautiful forms of art. Despite Streep’s comments, MMA continues to flourish, with the UFC set to reach its 300th pay-per-view event in April.
