UFC Superstar Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names in the history of MMA. He is seen in the spotlight very often, but there are still a few things about this Irish fighter you might not know. After entering the UFC in 2013, he became one of the greatest stars in the sport. He has tons of accolades to his name that many fans already know about, but in this article, we will have a look at those things that are still lesser known.
#10 He was a Plumber
Before becoming a top-class MMA fighter, McGregor was actually a plumber in Ireland. He used to spend hours fixing pipes and toilets. Once in an interview, the Irishma said, “I was waking up at 5 a.m. and walking in the dark, biting cold, until I reached the motorway and waited for a man I didn’t even know to take me to the site where I worked for 12 hours. I know there are passionate and skilled plumbers, but I had no love for plumbing.
#9 Had to rely on welfare before UFC Debut
Currently the richest fighter in the UFC, McGregor was not in a very good position in terms of money before debuting in the UFC. He had to rely on social welfare to help fulfill his fighting dreams. Despite some small wins early in his career, “The Notorious” had to take a $235 welfare check before his debut. During the “Knockout of the Night” fight, he earned an incredible $60,000 when he defeated Marcus Brimage in the first round.
#8 McGregor is not the first Irish fighter to enter the UFC
While many people believe that Conor McGregor was the first Irish fighter to appear in the UFC, this is actually not true. That honor goes to Tom Egan, who competed inside the UFC Octagon for the first time at UFC 93 and lost the match to John Hathaway. Egan did not have what could be considered a successful time in the promotion, and his debut was his first and only appearance in the UFC.
#7 Huge believer of Law of Attraction
McGregor is a big believer in the “Law of Attraction”. The “Mystic Mac” once revealed that he visualizes his goals and puts his mind first to achieving them. “It’s the law of attraction and it is the most powerful thing in the world. It is the belief that you are able to create whatever situation you want for yourself, and no one takes it away from you. It is believing that something is already yours and then doing whatever it takes to make it come true,” he said.
#6 He was bullied in childhood
We have seen McGregor display exceptional skills in the UFC Octagon and dominate his opponent on various occasions. But it was not always that he was able to defend himself. McGrgor was bullied and tortured in his childhood. The UFC star revealed that he began carrying dumbbells to his school to protect himself from his attackers. It was a traumatic time for him, but it clearly helped him build mentality in the sport.
#5 First Non-American to hold two titles
McGregor may not be the first Irish fighter to enter the UFC, but he is the first non-American to capture world titles in different weight classes. Before joining the UFC, he won the Cage Warriors featherweight and lightweight titles in back-to-back bouts.
#4 McGregor’s sister is a Bodybuilder
McGregor looks in incredible shape most of the time, but his sister, Erin McGregor, is arguably in better shape. Erin is a professional bodybuilder and fitness model. She was also featured on Ireland’s Irish equivalent of Dancing with the Stars, Strictly Come Dancing. Erin continues to post her fitness journey on her Instagram handle and also shares some moments of her personal life.
#3 His fastest knockout is four seconds
A fact about McGregor you never knew is that his record-breaking 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship in 2015 was not actually his fastest knockout in MMA. Conor defeated bare-knuckle boxer Paddy Doherty via knockout in just four seconds at the Immortal Fighting Championship in April 2011.
#2 McGregor’s parents disapproved his career choice at first
When Conor began his training at a local boxing club between work shifts and on weekends, it didn’t take long before he decided to leave plumbing to pursue boxing training full-time. Initially, his parents disapproved of his career change. However, as he gained success, they eventually supported his choice. In fact, with such immense wealth at his disposal, McGregor was able to help his father retire from work and once stated that it is a beautiful thing to give back to my family.
#1 He rented an entire Theme Park once
When you are an incredibly wealthy athlete, you can do some grand things with your time. That’s what McGregor did by renting an entire theme park in 2018. When he decided to rent out a theme park in Dublin, Ireland, it wasn’t a big surprise, as his total net worth is about $180 million. However, he didn’t just invite his family, Conor also brought a family he met during a visit to the hospital. The family’s son was ill in the cardiac unit. McGregor wrote on Instagram, “I invited the little champ, my brother Ciaran and his wife over today and it was to meet the little man, thank you for coming.
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