The real name of the fighter is Conor Anthony McGregor, a native of Dublin, an extremely talented connoisseur of a large number of martial arts. Born July 14, 1988. Masterfully owns taekwondo, capoeira, karate, practices boxing combinations. Currently, Conan McGregor performs in the light weight category in the UFC mixed martial arts federation. To date, recognized as the best fighter according to the rating of the organization. During his career he earned the nickname The Notorious, which means "notorious" in translation. There is also a movie about Conan McGregor called Notorious.
early years
Conan McGregor's biography begins in the southern suburbs of Dublin, Kramlin. The future champion was interested in sports from the school bench - he was a member of various sports clubs. He played in the youth league of the Luders Celtic Sports Club, where he began to train his body for the first time. Young Conan McGregor was an ardent fan of the football club Manchester United, and according to some reports, he even fought with fans of other teams.
In 2006 he moved with his mother to the city of Lucan, which is the outback of Ireland. There he graduates from high school and enters training as a plumber. During classic sports training, he meets his future coach - future UFC fighter Tom Egan. It was he who gave the very impetus that gave the world the best fights of Conan McGregor. The fighter also notes that if it were not for the mother, he would never have become a great man. She still attends most of her son’s fights and always believes in his victory.
Carier start
For more than a year, McGregor has appeared on television screens and rings. The start of his activity as a fighter of mixed martial arts is considered to be 2008. From the very first performances, he showed himself as a well-trained fighter, able to withstand eminent professionals. In the first 10 battles, Conor won eight times, losing to Artemy Sitenkov and Joseph Duffy. In both cases, he fell for a painful reception, which demonstrated his weakness in terms of struggle.
From the very beginning of his activity, the fighter was remembered as an unsurpassed drummer and puncher. After the first successes, the athlete decides to move to the lighter category, after which he immediately becomes the main favorite for the champion title. In 2009, two battles of Conan McGregor in the British Iron Cage Association took place, which provided him with a lightweight champion title. The fight against Ivan Buchinger was almost at one goal. Just a few seconds after the start of the battle, McGregor knocked out an opponent.
Participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
After an extremely spectacular performance, a young and ambitious Irishman was invited to work together with the most famous federation of fighters - the UFC. In 2010, Conan McGregor signed a contract, followed by his debut performance in the Premier League against American Markus Brimage. A large and powerful opponent tried to suppress the newcomer, but could not oppose McGregor's technical attacks. This was one of the most important knockouts in the career of a fighter, which ensured him world fame. Conor was so technical that his fight was called the best of the night.
The next adversary in the professional league for McGregor was appointed Andy Ogla, but due to an accident he could not speak out against the ardent Irishman. Instead, Max Holloway entered the ring, which the latter regretted. The biography of Conan McGregor was enriched by another bright victory. The drummer once again showed how he can dominate, not even giving one chance to the American. Nevertheless, everything for the Irishman could all end sadly in the second round - Conor damaged the anterior cruciate ligaments on his left knee. But even this did not stop him from ending the battle with a victory.
Break, resume career
A serious injury after training and fighting against Holloway suspended McGregor's career for a long nine months. During the rehabilitation, the athlete practically did not appear in the media space, which only fueled interest in his person. Fans eagerly awaited the return of the eccentric fighter, and he returned, heading the most important event of recent months. McGregor was scheduled to fight in his native Dublin against Cole Miller, but the latter could not speak, as he injured his thumb in training.
Many analysts felt that the American was simply scared, as this is not the first battle suffered. Instead, a little-known Brazilian Diego Brandan was put up, who could not hold out even one round against the drummer. Conor knocked out the opponent in the first minutes, after conducting several accurate series of attacks.
Best Conan McGregor Featherweight Champions
The series of victories continued, and the fighter became more and more famous and revered among the fighters of mixed martial arts. The UFC Federation has picked up an extremely promising opponent for the Irish. Against Conor, it was decided to put Dustin Poirier, who at that time had never knocked out. It was an extremely technical battle in which McGregor behaved surprisingly cautiously. He practically did not miss a single blow, now and then shooting long-range shots in the head of Poirier. Fans got two minutes of an exceptional fight, ending in an American knockout.
According to leading experts, McGregor has become the main contender for the next belt, but this time at featherweight. The head of the martial arts federation, Daniel White, was confident that the fighter would be able to easily resist the current champion Joseph Aldo, which he was right about.
Conor faced the last battle before meeting with Aldo. He had to fight with the German legend Dennis Siefer. All bookmakers were torn from bets on McGregor. The Irish fighter fully met the expectations of both fans and betting enthusiasts. He was able to knock out Siefer in the second round, opening his way to the champion title. After a successful match, Conor began the already familiar show. He climbed to the top of the cage and began to shout something to Joseph Aldo and threaten his life.
Interim Featherweight Championship
The end of January 2015 was one of the hottest moments in the history of the UFC. It was at this moment that the date of one of the greatest battles for the championship title was announced. McGregor tore and metal in anticipation of receiving the long-awaited belt, speaking very harshly to the champion. The culmination of the conflict was the Irish press conference with Aldo, during which the impudent McGregor snatched the champion belt from the hands of the latter.
The fight was supposed to take place on July 11, but shortly before that there was another incident - the opponent of Conor suddenly broke his rib and could not defend his title. Instead of the reigning champion, the second main contender for the title of best featherweight champion - Chad Mendes - entered the ring. Between the fighters there was a battle for the title of interim champion, which ended in another victory for Conan McGregor.
Fight against Joseph Aldo
The young and hot Irishman simply could not be content with an interim championship. MacGregor increasingly began to make various attacks on the side of his rival, and in August of the same year he got what he wanted. The UFC has set a date for the long-awaited confrontation - December 12 of the same year. Many analysts doubted that Conor would be able to cope with the champion as easily as with previous opponents. The fears of the fans did not materialize, and McGregor managed to finish the battle 12 seconds after it began. No one could believe it, but almost immediately after the start of the battle, the battle of the drummers began. It is difficult to find a fighter in the federation who would also be good in this area, so after a series of counterattacks, Aldo was defeated. Prior to that, his title was undeniable for 5 years.
McGregor - the first ever holder of two championship belts
Having received the long-awaited title, Conor did not stop striving for new heights in the UFC. Almost immediately after the fight, he announced that he was striving to become the best in lightweight. The Irishman challenged the current champion Rafael dos Agnes, but the latter could not speak on the appointed date due to an injury to his right leg. Replacing the champion was Nate Diaz - the first fighter to defeat Conor in his professional career as a UFC fighter. On August 20, 2016, there was a rematch in which McGregor managed to win by decision of the judges.
The subsequent battle with Eddie Alvarez made Conan McGregor a legend. The Irishman spent two technical rounds, after which the Brazilian was knocked out.
The most expensive fight in the history of UFC
After gaining undeniable superiority in the cage, Conor decides to try his hand at the boxing ring. His opponent, he chose the legendary and undefeated Floyd Mayweisor. The advertising campaign of the battle took place for six months and paid off. The battle was not only the highest grossing record in history, but also had the largest fees for the participants. McGregor received $ 30 million for the defeat, and the victorious Mayweisor received $ 100. Today is Conan McGregor’s last fight.
Personal life
McGregor is known not only for his battles, but also for his special attitude to his family and woman. The fighter married in 2007 to Dee Devlin. In 2017, a couple had a son, who was named in honor of his father - Conor Jack McGregor. Young spouses have strong and healthy relationships, which is very rare for media personalities. In the photo, Conan McGregor always looks self-confident and uncontrollable, but at home, according to his wife, he becomes a completely different person.