Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor
Irish Mixed Martial Artist
Nicknames: “The Notorious”, “Mystic Mac”, “The King”, “The Champ Champ”, “The Celtic Tiger”
Born: July 14, 1988 (age 34). Dublin, Ireland.
Who is Conor?
Conor McGregor is a professional mixed martial artist and boxer from Ireland, born on July 14, 1988, in Dublin. McGregor’s interest in combat sports began at a young age, and he began boxing training at age 12.
He later transitioned to mixed martial arts and turned professional in 2008. Over the course of his career, McGregor became one of the most successful and influential fighters in the sport, known for his brash personality, impressive striking skills, and showmanship. He achieved great success in the UFC, becoming the first fighter in history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.
Outside of the octagon, McGregor has also pursued a career in boxing, facing off against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of the most highly anticipated fights of all time. McGregor remains one of the most recognizable and influential figures in combat sports.
Player Profile and Stats
Conor McGregor is widely regarded as one of the most talented and exciting fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. His fighting style is characterized by his precision striking, particularly with his left hand, as well as his ability to control the pace and distance of a fight.
McGregor has a record of 22 wins and 5 losses in mixed martial arts, with 19 of his wins coming by way of knockout or technical knockout. He holds notable victories over some of the top names in the sport, including Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez, and Nate Diaz. McGregor is also known for his impressive business acumen and marketing skills, having leveraged his success in the octagon to become one of the most lucrative and recognizable figures in combat sports.
In addition to his achievements in MMA, McGregor has also competed in professional boxing, with his 2017 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. generating enormous public interest and becoming one of the most profitable fights in history. McGregor’s impact on the world of combat sports is likely to endure for years to come.
Awards And Honors
- UFC Featherweight Champion
- UFC Lightweight Champion
- Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion
- Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion
- MMA Fighting Awards Fighter of the Year (2015, 2016)
- World MMA Awards Fighter of the Year (2015, 2016)
- GQ International Man of the Year (2016)
- Forbes Celebrity 100 (2017)
- Conor McGregor was once a plumber’s apprentice before turning his full attention to mixed martial arts.
- McGregor was the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.
- McGregor has a fondness for custom-tailored suits and often wears them during press conferences and public appearances.
- He is a proud Irishman and has been known to bring a crowd to its feet with his walkout song, “The Foggy Dew.”
- McGregor is a self-proclaimed whiskey connoisseur and has launched his own brand of Irish whiskey, Proper No. Twelve.
