Generally Conor McGregor is heard being ridiculing other UFC fighters rather than praising them.
He bucked that trend in the early hours of Sunday morning following Demetrious 'Might Mouse' Johnson's defence of his UFC flyweight title against John Dodson (it probably helps that McGregor and Johnson will never actually face each other in the Octagon.)
Johnson was dominant in the fight, winning by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46).
McGregor tweeted professing his love of the flyweight title holder's style after the bout.
I LOVE the Mighty one. His entries into the legs, his fence work, his hit and rolls into opposite stance. All beautiful...
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 6, 2015
Though he also had some observations on how Johnson can improve.
...I'd love to see him clean up his shot selection with his kicking game and find his patience when his opponent is backed up on the fence.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 6, 2015
Demetrius and Hume are two of the all time great coach and fighter teams there has ever been in this sport.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 6, 2015
Watch Johnson being interviewed by Joe Rogan post-fight on Saturday.
