Here’s The REAL Reason Conor McGregor Had His Hands Behind His Back

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Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that Conor McGregor is one of the most composed fighters in UFC history.

The Irish fighting sensation is the first person to hold two belt simultaneously in the UFC as he enjoys the titles of featherweight and lightweight champion.

McGregor stunned the world when he knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the second round of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York but it’s not just the KO that people are talking about.

McGregor’s dominance over the former champ included three knockdowns in the first round but it’s the moment when he held his hands behind his back is what really thrilled the crowd.

The Irish superstar held both of his hands behind his back as he stared down Alvarez and fans were shocked at the 28-year-old’s gutsy move, interpreting it as a display of confidence to taunt Alvarez but the real reason was much more practical.

McGregor revealed in a post-fight press conference that his right hand had been in pain in the weeks leading up to the fight, so he developed a technique that removed it from the action for as long as possible.

“This (holding up his right hand) was out of action for the whole camp,” he said. “That’s why I developed that putting the hand behind my back.

“I would be doing it in sparring, then I’d jar it or hit it and it would be swelling up in the middle of the rounds – I just figured out ways to fight around it.

“To be honest I was icing it up until today but it’s actually alright now. I’m brand new. There’s not a f***ing scratch on me.”

Spectators, including the great Tyson Fury, reacted to the daring display with delight.

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