He wanted a gorilla on his chest, a crown because he’s king, and the gorilla to eat a heart because, well, it just felt right. UFC interim title challenger Conor McGregor stopped by TBS’ Conan on Thursday to pump up next week’s UFC 189, charming the talk-show host on topics such as pre-fight sex, tattoos, and, of course, boxing. McGregor (17-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC), who on July 11 faces short-notice stand in Chad Mendes (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, took the obligatory shot at Floyd Mayweather before an audience revved up by his dapper suit and quick comebacks. McGregor offered to take on the square circle’s king in boxing, where the payday would be good regardless of result, or in MMA, which would give up more upper hands than he could hold
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On Conan, Conor McGregor talks tough on Mayweather and other topics – MMA Junkie