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This Isn’t a Normal Conor McGregor Fight Week

Conor McGregor is headlining UFC 246 this weekend, but to be honest, it feels a lot different than his most recent outings. Sure, any time he sets foot in the Octagon is a momentous occasion that garners massive attention. For some reason, however, this feels as close to a “normal” fight build-up as McGregor has had since his rise to international stardom. Below are some potential reasons behind why this fight week may feel the way that it does.

Conor McGregor Fight Week: UFC 246

He has lost his aura of invincibility

During McGregor’s rise to fame, his source of drawing power came from his aura of invincibility.