Conor McGregor, AKA “The Notorious,” is without question one of the biggest stars to come out of combat sports. Conor McGregor, Born 14 July 1988 in Dublin, Ireland: The story of the former plumber’s apprentice who rose to become a global UFC superstar. His brash persona along with his ability to deliver devastating KOs, and some high-profile predictions, have seen him become one of the most marketable sportsmen on the planet. Here is a look at his fight records, and the latest news of his life outside UFC.
Fight Records and Career Highlights
Throughout his career, McGregor has achieved numerous feats in several mixed martial arts (MMA) weight classes. Major fights (with match records as of):
- Total MMA Fights: 28
- Wins: 22
- By Knockout (KO): 19
- By Submission: 1
- By Decision: 2
- Losses: 6
- By Submission: 4
- By Knockout: 1
- By Decision: 1
Notable Fights
Flyweight (125 lb): Champs Demetrious Johnson vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (Actual)
Benson Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal Lightweight Title Bout May 15, 2015 Gustafsson to Face Texeira on June 20 Tabor Nabs Oplot Live Championship Conor McGregor vs. José Aldo (2015)
Event: UFC 194
Outcome: McGregor has the fastest finish in a UFC title bout, as he KOed Aldo is just 13 seconds. The became the UFC Featherweight Champion.
Conor McGregor VS Nate Diaz I (2016)
Event: UFC 196
Result: McGregor was submitted in the second round. It was the first loss in the UFC for McGregor.
Conor McGregor Vs. Nate Diaz II (2016)
Event: UFC 202
Result: McGregor took the majority decision in a great fight that went all five rounds, getting his revenge for the earlier loss.
Conor McGregor — Eddie Alvarez (2016)
Event: UFC 205
Result: McGregor (W: KO2) became the first man in UFC history to hold titles in 2 different weight divisions at the same time, Featherweight and Lightweight.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov (2018)
Event: UFC 229
Result: McGregor was tapped out in the fourth and final round of his first “super fight. But the star of the show after Saturday’s fight may have been the brawls that broke out afterward. The fights upstaged the main event, which lost some luster once fans realized those battling with them had no real business in the ring.
Conor McGregor vs. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (date TBA 2020)
Event: UFC 246
Result: Knockout, 0:40 of Round 1 (also one year since McGregor last fought as a winner in the Octagon.)
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier (2021)
Event: UFC 257, UFC 264
Results: McGregor dropped both fights, TKO’d in the second round of the rematch, then broke his leg late in the first round of No. 3 and lost by doctor’s stoppage.
Breaking News & Latest Updates
McGregor’s possible UFC return in 2024:
The UFC has long folded all but the higher-grossing financial figures away||Potential UFC Return: Speculation and rumblings abound that come 2024, “The Notorious” will be back in the Octagon. He has been teasing a return to competition after he recovers from his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier because of a leg injury.
Coaching on the ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ (TUF):
McGregor was one of the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 31, recently, and took it upon himself to help guide a stable of unbeaten fighters. This little time-out revived rumors of his return to racing.
Rematch with Floyd Mayweather:
A rematch against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, whom McGregor fought in a 2017 crossover boxing match, is back on the table. However, McGregor could deliver another major boxing event though nothing has been agreed.
Ventures in Business:
Apart from his fighting career, McGregor has further into the mercantilism enterprise. Credit: (pictured) Whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve; Courtesy of Proper Number One
FAMILY & PERSONAL LIFE:
Conor McGregor with his family…. He is in a relationship with Dee Devlin, his long-term girlfriend, and together they have three children; Conor Jr., Croía, and Rían. McGregor and Dee have been together since 2008, long before the Irishman hit the big time, with his partner always by his side through all of his highs and lows.
The stylized self-proclaimed kingpin that is Mcgregor, while polarising to some McGregor has frequently spoken in a positive light of family and how he was propelled into his unbelievable success owing completely to them. McGregor is also newly engaged, just a year ago in 2020, with him and Dee in discussions on when to hold their imminent marital ceremony.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Conor McGregor’s net worth is roughly $200 million. Which offensive lineman has an estimated net worth of more than 60 million dollars that was not only made from his UFC fights and endorsements but lucrative business ventures. Reportedly making over $100 million in his 2017 fight against Floyd Mayweather, Conner was reportedly still rich from a multi-million dollar deal for his Proper No. Twelve whiskey company in 2021.
McGregor’s income also swells through endorsements, promotional appearances, and his continued role in combat sports.
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