Conor McGregor’s mind games could give him the edge

The countdown is well and truly underway. With less than a week to go to UFC 194 the MMA world waits with bated breath in a state of almost unbearable anticipation as two of the best UFC fighters of their generation prepare for the fight of the year.

This Saturday, the Notorious Conor McGregor will attempt to pry the featherweight title from the undefeated UFC champion Jose Aldo. With both fighters known for their vicious attacking style, this is unmissable.

The guys at MMAlatestnews.com caught up with sports psychologist James Barraclough and asked him to break down the mental aspect of the fight. Barraclough is a lecturer at the College of Manchester and is also the author of The MMA Psychology Manual. He has been involved in the psychology of MMA since 2003 and has worked with several elite fighters including two world champions.