Jake Gyllenhaal jokes about why it was ‘so great’ to work with Conor McGregor on Road House

Jake Gyllenhaal jokes about why it was 'so great' to work with Conor McGregorSaturday Night Live, NBC

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00:00 Thank you so much.

00:01 It's great, great to be hosting the finale of season 49.

00:06 [cheers and applause]

00:09 I mean, when you think of historic television seasons,

00:13 the first number that pops into your head is 49.

00:16 [laughter]

00:17 I mean, sure, you know, one more episode,

00:19 and I would have been hosting the premiere

00:21 of the 50th season, but who cares, you know?

00:25 40 is a great number.

00:26 I mean, seven times seven, classic, you know?

00:29 Oh, and 49 is like 69, but easier.

00:34 [laughter]

00:36 Also, 49 is the number of times

00:39 Conor McGregor accidentally punched me during "Roadhouse."

00:42 [laughter]

00:43 Um... [laughs]

00:47 People ask me what it's like to work with Conor,

00:49 and I always say, "Oh, so great,"

00:51 because I'm scared he's nearby.

00:53 [laughter]