Conor McGregor gained widespread acclaim in the MMA world by achieving the rare feat of capturing both the lightweight and featherweight championships simultaneously. His remarkable achievements propelled him to the forefront of the sport, solidifying his status as one of its most iconic figures.
In a surprising move, Conor McGregor transitioned into acting, following the footsteps of fellow UFC champions Dwayne Johnson and John Cena, who have made successful forays into Hollywood. McGregor’s leap into acting led him to star in the highly anticipated remake of the beloved film, Road House. With that said, Road House recreated one of McGregor’s most embarrassing moments from his UFC career.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Recreated A Move That Is Conor McGregor’s Biggest Shame
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House is incredibly hyped for good reason, considering it’s an MMA movie. On Instagram, the official Instagram handle for the film uploaded a short clip of Jake Gyllenhaal grabbing Conor McGregor in a rear naked choke.
Fans of Conor McGregor immediately recognized why the move was a trauma for the Irishman. One particular fan took to the Instagram post and pointed out how Conor McGregor has PTSD from the move.
”Conor has PTSD from this move! 😂 😂 😂 And he remains my favourite all time.”
The move is traumatic for Conor McGregor because of his rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against The Notorious One at UFC 229, which saw The Eagle tapping out Conor McGregor and winning in a decisive fashion, as he used the rear naked choke submission hold.
Conor McGregor Opens Up About Filming Process of Road House Remake
Conor McGregor further elaborated on his decision to venture into the acting industry after previously passing on other movie roles. Reflecting on his experience during the filming process, he expressed profound admiration, stating,
“I was just in awe of it all, to be honest with you, the whole process.”
He admitted to uncertainty about how he would adapt to acting, considering himself primarily a fighter rather than an actor. However, McGregor found the experience to be incredibly rewarding.
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“I didn’t know how I was going to take to it. I didn’t know whether I was going to like it, to be honest. I’m a fighting man – that’s my bread and butter. It’s where I come from… I’m not an actor, but I’m show business. That was my vibe to it. I felt that. I enjoyed every second of it.”
In another instance, Conor McGregor adopted a straightforward approach regarding the release of the movie. Speaking to Total Film, he expressed his preference for a theatrical release, stating,
“I’d love for it to be in theaters. I’m for the theater. I understand the business, also … I’d love a call with [Amazon founder Jeff] Bezos.”
However, the film director recently announced his decision to boycott the movie’s world premiere at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8. This decision stems from the studio’s choice to release the film directly on the streaming platform without a theatrical run. As a result, Road House will be globally available on Prime Video on March 21.
