Conor McGregor Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Conor McGregor

• It is not known whether Conor McGregor smokes.

• Conor McGregor does consume alcohol.

• Growing up, McGregor experienced constant bullying at school due to his shorter stature and size. As a result, his fascination with Combat wrestling grew.

• McGregor, in his early twenties, underwent training to become a skilled plumber. Shortly before his first high-profile fight in the UFC, he received a $180 cheque from social welfare.

• Similar to many European children, McGregor participated in football during his younger years. He was a member of both “Lourdes Celtic” and his school team before eventually pursuing boxing and MMA.

• After a brief period as a boxer during his youth, McGregor emerged victorious in the youth championship before shifting his focus to MMA and leaving boxing behind.

• In April of 2013, McGregor stepped into the UFC octagon for the first time in Sweden. Impressively, he swiftly vanquished Marcus Brimage, a formidable American opponent who had yet to taste defeat in the UFC, all within a mere 67 seconds.

• Dana White, the President of UFC, once lauded McGregor as the most significant phenomenon to have ever occurred in the history of UFC or the sport of MMA.

• Conor McGregor has achieved the remarkable feat of being the inaugural non-American fighter to possess two world titles in two distinct weight divisions.

• McGregor, a staunch advocate for gay marriages, has taken charge of the same-sex marriage movement in Ireland. Firmly believing in equal rights for all, he passionately strives for the recognition and acceptance of same-sex unions.

• The opportunity arose for him to audition for the infamous villain role in the renowned spy film franchise starring James Bond.

• In a remarkable display of skill, McGregor achieved victory over Aldo in a lightning-fast 13 seconds, etching his name in history as the fastest knockout in a UFC title fight. Furthermore, McGregor showcased his exceptional abilities once again by taking a mere 4 seconds to knock out his opponent, Paddy Doherty, at Immortal Fighting Champion 4.