Some names in this world are familiar with nearly everyone. Conor McGregor is one of those names. His physical prowess, his out of this world personality and his impeccable drive are just some of the reasons that McGregor has become a household name, not only in the world of sports, but nearly everywhere. However, McGregor was not always at the top of the UFC. As McGregor rises through the ranks of one of the world’s most aggressive sports, he must face the trials and tribulations that come along with it. There is a long journey attached to his success, and Gavin Fitzgerald’s Conor McGregor: Notorious goes into depth about this story.
Conor McGregor: Notorious starts off quick, with glimpses of McGregor’s biggest bouts to date, Nate Diaz. With the quick introduction, Fitzgerald grips audiences and introduces (or reintroduces) them to McGregor at his best. However, as Fitzgerald’s documentary backtracks and then makes its way back to the most pivotal moment in McGregor’s career (at the time), it becomes clear that the first few minutes of the film are Fitzgerald’s best moments. His ability to guide the story is weak, and it feels that the only reason for the success of Conor McGregor: Notorious’ success is the fact that it covers a topic larger than life. Gavin Fitzgerald needs to find ways to better engage the audience; whether that is better interviews, better editing, etc., what he brought to the film was not enough to keep viewers engaged.
The content, itself, is what engages audiences. Coverage of McGregor fights with Diaz, José Aldo and Chad Mendes were the shining moments of the film and were appealing simply because of McGregor himself. His larger-than-life personality drives the documentary and draws audiences in ways that Fitzgerald is unable to. It seems that the lack of narrative is one major reason why Fitzgerald’s attempts at creating a documentary fell short. He needs to choose a better way to help viewers navigate and appreciate the story.
Fitzgerald’s less-than-adequate approach to Conor McGregor: Notorious made parts of the film difficult to appreciate. Like in the real world, Conor McGregor and his outlandish approach toward everything keeps fans awake and appreciative of the content. Without the constant animated personality of McGregor, Fitzgerald will find it difficult to find success in this business and will, most likely, see a swift end to his career (unless he decides to change his ways). McGregor’s story is appealing and one of a kind, and, even with the film’s difficulties, fans of UFC (and sports in general) should attempt to watch this at least once.
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