A Day in Dublin With Conor McGregor 

Who else misses this version of Conor 😢

That version of Conor was truly inspirational

Regardless of the records, the history of MMA is divided into "Before McGregor and After McGregor".

Ariel is the goat of interviewing, he doesn’t just talk he listens and shows some much respect for Connor and Dublin.

Connor looks like Ireland's best skateboarder in the beginning

Connor is an extremely loyal human being. Ariel backed him when he first started his career and now he's giving back. What a wonderful relationship.

We need more of these types of interviews. The format is very laid back, relaxed and you get to walk around and talk as opposed to stare into a camera in a studio. 🙂

Dude was an absolute animal at 145.. we can’t ask Conor for anything more he’s done it all given us one of the greatest runs in fight history. time to give this man his flowers 💐 👑

Ariels ability to interview is absolutely crazy

This is hands down the best interview I've seen. It's genius in a simplistic way: walking and talking about life and ambition.

man what an amazing interview

That Connor, that's the right Connor, focused, respectfull , just a kid with an ambition, hungry for glory and humble

Positivity, visualization, hard work... anyone can be a Conor McGregor, just go get it. He's an inspiration.

Look how far he's come in just over 2 years...incredible. A prime example that hard work pays off, inspiring.

23:50 "Secure my families future" And that's exactly what Conor has done. Respect the man.

Who else was listening and scrolling through the comments at the same time

This is a fantastic video. This is the real Conor behind the facade he puts on for the press. He's everything a man should be; over-the-top confident, works incredibly hard, accepts challenges, handles adversity, well dressed, unshakable frame, always thinking positively, visualizing his future, never underestimating his worth, and of course talented.

Ariel really is unique in his ability to carry out these interviews

"I am who I am, from, who I am. It's just the way I am" - Conor McGregor 2014

I always come back to this video to remind myself it will all be worth it in the end.

Ariel Helwani the myth, the legend! What a *_fantastic_* interviewer, he's a real asset to the MMA press. Added bonus: his uncle's the handsome tiger in human flesh himself, Gad 'The Gadfather' Saad.

"Outwork the fear" of relying on other people for financial support... Truer words were never spoken.

close to 10 years ago... time flies by

i love the part where he said that somewhere down the line he wanted a 5 round war. And when Ariel asked him who could give that to him he said nobody. And then he said, "at least in the featherweight division." Which is totally true because he mopped the floor with every featherweight he fought. It wasn't until he fought diaz at 170 that he got his 5 round war. It just shows how good this guy is at assessing and predicting things. Everything he visualizes is so accurate and it all almost happens to a tee.

When Ariel's shoes came into shot 😬😬😬

I love how he listens and seems interested to what Connor has to say, i barely watch any interview over 10 mins but i watched the whole thing and enjoyed it. Grade A interview.

The man being interviewed here is no more.

i'd really love to see this man back. gotta admit he's been shying away from some serious challenge but he's still got those skill set that brought to the top. don't care if he wins or losses i just wanna see this man compete in mma again on a regular basis

I thought this was a recent video 😭

I want a day in life with Conor McGregor where you see his nutrition, training how he relax and see what he does all day

This was hands down one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. That alarm, so much heart, so persistent

What a great person. He deserves everything he fights for. Well done on your win to make UFC history and claim 2 belts in 2 weight classes. From Australia

Love him or hate him, its so crazy to look back and see how right he was about how his future went :)

Wow, watched the whole thing and didn't even realize an hour went by. Great interview.

McGregor's restaurant idea sounds like heaven to my ears.. a fighter based menu.. UFC events playing. UFC memorabilia on the walls.. let me get one in my town!!!

I had given up on the UFC.... until I saw a clip of McGregor fighting...as far as I'm concerned he single handedly redeemed the whole sport.

Watched Conor grow to a superstar in front of my eyes. First time I saw this guy was in an interview in 2013, had not yet seen him fight but the way he spoke captivated me, his mind was that of an intelligent man and I was intrigued. It's great to see this, sometimes looking at Conor now as great and entertaining as he is its always nice to go back to the essence. The early days. The kid from Dublin with big dreams on his way to smash the game and the whole of pop culture. Became a fan and put this guy as a wallpaper across all social media and nobody at the time knew who he was. I'm glad the rest of the world saw what I did that day I was sitting alone on the computer and stumbled across an interview. Though I like to call all new fans bandwagoners lol

One of my favourite mcgregor videos, Ariel you are a master at what you do.

Shout to his mom for looking out, that’s true love, she saw his potential, mother’s are the true visionaries!

McGregor got me into MMA. I love the sport now but he got me into it. To watch his journey was incredible. Excited me for fights like nobody else has or likely will again.

one thing with Conor.. he truly believes in positivity, gratefulness, progression, and faith.. he hast stayed the course. #winners

Even though this is old, I appreciate an hour long video on the king himself! EIRE!

21.37: Only Irish people will get this one. When Conor was talking about working as an apprentice plumber, he referred to the job he was working in as being "out the country". Dublin people think Ireland consists of two places. 1. Dublin. 2. Out The Country (everywhere else). I worked in Dublin years ago and loved it. People knew me as "That work experience student. You know him - Yourman from down the country"! Brilliant time and they were amazing to me.

I am not a Conor fan at all, but this is one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Whenever I feel like quitting sports I watch this and am inspired by Conors words and passion which fuels me to keep going.

You know an Irish person isn't listen to you when they go "yea yea yea"

He was so different back then but at the same time he was the same if that makes any sense

He is so real, what you see is what you get 100%...

"i do want a good five-round war down the line" "so who do you think can give that to you?" "i don't think there is a guy that can give me a war like that, not in the featherweight division atleast" that aged so well lol, he was right tho

Like wine, this art has aged well.

Where did this Conor McGregor go? He's so normal and enthusiastic. He's not putting on his media personality here. I wish he would be more like this now, but this doesn't sell as well.

Who's here after Conor beat Cerone?

I love his authenticity

It's mad to think two years later he basically owns Dublin now! 😂😂😂

The balance between his wild promos and this side of Conor was why he had so many fans back then. It's sad that he's lost this side of himself

34:00 I love that statement in Conor's own words. " I am who I am from just who I am you know it's just they way I am.

From unironed 'Ready' $20 T-shirts to Thousands of dollars suits and 6 figure watches, the rise is astounding.

Definitively a Hall-of-Fame interview that shall be popular with MMA fans in generations to come. Great stuff gentlemen!

It's been a couple years but this remains a classic free-flowing, conversational interview. One of the best. Conor really has the Irish predisposition for gab. Areil does a great job.

Conor seriously dropped some motivational bombs during the interview

Crazy how he is kind of a different more brash version of himself today but you can see here the younger determined McGregor a couple years ago had a phenomenal attitude and knew what he was truly capable of . He is a very intelligent guy a lot of people over look that .

Ariel has the skill to ask important questions according to how an interview "transitions". Rarely interupting a guest, he allows the story to get told "first person". Conor is an extraordinary young man, clearly evident in this interview. An hour long, but so appreciated.

This fanboy mcgregor is the Conor that the community fell in love with, the person who stood in front of his home crowd & inspired people, he spoke truth, he achieved the unthinkable, & now he has to try visualise himself before this successful career & think about what he is doing it for, to live to achieve dreams, be the best fighter in the world. If he beats cerrone I think it would be crazy if he could fight at Celtic football stadium, in Scotland of course but the Irish are just two steps away, it would be the best atmosphere any MMA fan would see.

I remember watching this interview the day it came out..I think I'm one of the rare ones that has been a Conor fan since cage warriors..prob one of the most inspiring people I've followed in my life

Conors a lot more real, innocent and humble here compared to nowadays, thats what fame does.

from nothing, to something, to everything.

Conor always 💯 real doesn't avoid avoid any subject fully detailed and answers calmly.

This man always seems to bring out the best in McGregor, I enjoy their conversations.

Ariel those shoes.... you have a wife...kids...

Conor looks like a fun guy to hang with. Nerdy yet badass

I can't go a day without hearing from Conor very inspiring good motivation

Loved listening to this, particularly about his struggles and overcome. This guy is just a lot more relatable after this interview.

This man is motivation for all fighters all over the world , the real motivation!

My two favourite people in the MMA world. Absolute gem of a video, Helwani is a fantastic interviewer and Conor is great at being Conor

you really get a sense of how long Conor's arms are in this video, as their swinging by his side while dressed in normal clothes. A large armpsan to body height ratio helps a lot in MMA.

This is honestly one of the best interviews conducted Ariel; huge fan & admire everything youve done!

A double breasted suit with jeans. What are you doing Ariel?

I'd love to have an updated version of this to see how much more confident he is.

What an interview. So passionate, ambitious, confident yet simple and authentic.

Conor does an amazing interview and you see the real man that he isshine through..

51:40 He knew something like DIAZ II was coming, amazing

Great Interview - you can't help but Love this guy

Love him or hate him this man is an inspiration that hard work and believing in your self can get you any where you want in your life #teammcgregor for life

"You can either let it eat you up or you can eat it up." Dude spits out motivation like an Irish Patton.

Conor really seems like a great guy. people base their opinions on how he is during the press conferences, but thats stupid to do. hes in a totally different state of mind during that, verses how he is in a video like this.

conor mcgregor needs to watch this interview of himself again

Watching this in November 2021. The come up is always the best. Great times.

So glad conor has humbled himself again. And today he beat the cowboy in great style..got to admire the guys guts. .

Question is...why did these guys wait 2 and a half years to drop this video?! LOL

Kinda prophetic with him talking about how he wants both the early seconds KO and the 5 round war down the line. I guess he got both with Aldo and Diaz2.

What a delight this is for the fans. It is great to see a softer side to Conor. Well done Airel.

He was a humble and gracious man! What happened? I wish this Connor was still with us.

This is a great interview. So candid and real. Learnt so much about Connor in this one.

The man that spoke in Vegas today 5/30/23 is NOT THE SAME MAN AS IN THIS INTERVIEW. Idk if it’s just the coke, opioids, alcohol and whatever it is he’s hooked on atm. But the man that’s in this interview NO LONGER EXISTS!!!!!

Who's here in 2020? This is the most authentic McGregor interview ever.

It is an Inspiring story. A guy from Ireland on social welfare becoming a multiChampion Superstar. I think he needs to return to become in the same mindset he was when he started to become successful again

Ah the Attitude era, It's like he brought it to MMA lol. Hard to knock like the guy.

one of the smartest if not the smartest in the ufc. Speaking things into existence

I miss this Conor.

Ariel is a true interviewer. Asks great questions, never makes it feel awkward and let's the intervwee talk, doesn't interrupt. Dana is a turnip.

Thanks for the content, Ariel. Best reporter in the biz.