{"id":270516,"date":"2021-06-25T13:55:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=270516"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:24:35","slug":"conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor McGregor &#8211; Controversial Champion and the Most Prominent Icon of the MMA Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#A_small_and_skinny_boy_who_was_bullied\" title=\"A small and skinny boy who was bullied\">A small and skinny boy who was bullied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#From_a_plumber_to_a_wrestler\" title=\"From a plumber to a wrestler\">From a plumber to a wrestler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#The_first_European_to_hold_a_title_in_two_weight_categories_simultaneously\" title=\"The first European to hold a title in two weight categories simultaneously\">The first European to hold a title in two weight categories simultaneously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#Introduction_to_the_President_of_the_UFC\" title=\"Introduction to the President of the UFC\">Introduction to the President of the UFC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#The_rise_of_the_champion_who_entered_the_history_of_the_UFC\" title=\"The rise of the champion who entered the history of the UFC\">The rise of the champion who entered the history of the UFC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#McGregor_vs_Mayweather\" title=\"McGregor vs. Mayweather\">McGregor vs. Mayweather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#He_surprised_everyone_by_ending_his_career\" title=\"He surprised everyone by ending his career\">He surprised everyone by ending his career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#Tough_discipline_in_both_nutrition_and_training_routine\" title=\"Tough discipline in both nutrition and training routine\">Tough discipline in both nutrition and training routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#A_controversial_fighter_with_a_vulgar_dictionary_who_even_ended_up_in_court\" title=\"A controversial fighter with a vulgar dictionary who even ended up in court\">A controversial fighter with a vulgar dictionary who even ended up in court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/conor-mcgregor-controversial-champion-and-the-most-prominent-icon-of-the-mma-scene\/#Successful_businessman_lover_of_suits_and_tattoos\" title=\"Successful businessman, lover of suits and tattoos\">Successful businessman, lover of suits and tattoos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There is no need to introduce the controversial Conor McGregor to anyone. He is the star of the MMA scene, and he causes a stir everywhere he goes. He is known for his spectacular lifestyle, but also excellent performance in the cage. However, only few people know that there is really hard work behind his success. His strong mind drives him forward, and he doesn&#8217;t accept anything else than beating every opponent. Where did this Irish wrestler come from, and what is his recipe for success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_small_and_skinny_boy_who_was_bullied\"><\/span>A small and skinny boy who was bullied <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Conor Anthony McGregor was born on July 14, 1988<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;in Dublin, Ireland.&nbsp;He grew up in the suburbs, where he played football with his friends.&nbsp;He was a&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>big fan of Manchester United<\/span><\/strong><span> and with a Red Devils jersey in his closet he always dreamed of becoming one of them one day. Being shorter and slimmer than his peers, <\/span><strong><span>he became a victim of bullying.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>This experience also brought C<\/span>onor<span> to the gym, and at the age of 12, Conor&#8217;s hobby changed from football to boxing. He later worked<\/span><strong><span> as a plumber, where he spent 12 hours a day repairing pipes and toilets.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>He mentions the times when&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>he got up early in the morning in the crashing winter and was waiting for a ride to work whilst it was still dark. <\/span><\/strong><span>C<\/span>onor<span> realizes that there are skilled and passionate plumbers, but he is definitely not one of them. One of the impulses that brought Conor into the cage was the&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>Irish wrestler Tom Egan, with whom the then unknown McGregor became friends.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>Egan was the first Irish wrestler to make it to the legendary UFC.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_a_plumber_to_a_wrestler\"><\/span>From a plumber to a wrestler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>After meeting Egan, it didn&#8217;t take long and McGregor left the plumber career for good. He began to devote himself fully to training in the gym and made&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>his MMA debut in 2007. It was an amateur fight against Kieran Campbell, which started McGregor&#8217;s journey into the world of MMA.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong> <span>A year later, he faced Gary Morris, and this is recorded as the Conor&#8217;s first professional fight. <\/span><strong><span>The talented Irishman defeated his opponent in the second round with a technical knockout (TKO). <\/span><\/strong><span>At the same time, he began training at the gym with John Kavanagh and joined the British wrestling&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>organization called Cage Warriors.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_European_to_hold_a_title_in_two_weight_categories_simultaneously\"><\/span>The first European to hold a title in two weight categories simultaneously<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Before joining the UFC, Conor held a&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>perfect record of eight victories in a row. <\/span><\/strong><span>At the time, he got at the top of the organization Cage Warriors and became the <\/span><strong><span>first European to hold titles simultaneously in two categories, namely featherweight <\/span><\/strong><span><strong>and lightweight. <\/strong>However, the hopeful champion had his goals set even higher and longed to lift the belt of the famous UFC organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"28324,54937,28186,28876,49009,48487,51682,28794\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_the_President_of_the_UFC\"><\/span>Introduction to the President of the UFC  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The UFC president, Dana White, recalls the days when he first heard the name Conor McGregor, which changed the organization forever. It was 2013 and Dana White travelled to Dublin to receive an award at Trinity College. After the ceremony,&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>he invited UFC fans via Twitter for a drink at a nearby pub. <\/span><\/strong><span>Shortly afterwards, the pub was full and Dana talked to the fans all night. <\/span><strong><span>Everyone talked about Conor McGregor,<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;whom he had never known before.&nbsp;When White flew back to Vegas, he asked his matchmakers about the aforementioned name from an Irish pub.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Dana White didn&#8217;t wait too long and initiated a dinner meeting. The head of the UFC&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>recalls that he was absolutely blown away by Conor. <\/span><\/strong><span>When he got in his car after the dinner, he immediately called the then UFC director Lorenzo Fertitt. He told him on the phone that he <strong>had no idea if the boy can fight<\/strong><\/span><strong><span>, but he felt he had the potential to become a huge superstar. <\/span><\/strong><span>Not long after the meeting,<\/span><span> Conor fulfilled his dream of becoming a part of UFC. He had his first fight two months later in Stockholm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rise_of_the_champion_who_entered_the_history_of_the_UFC\"><\/span>The rise of the champion who entered the history of the UFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>At the age of 24, Conor McGregor had <\/span><strong><span>his first UFC fight with 4 years older American Marcus Brimag. <\/span><\/strong><span>The young Irishman looked confident and, by winning in the first round, he only confirmed that Dana White&#8217;s instincts were right. McGregor became the star of the UFC scene, who joined the organization as the <\/span><strong><span>first wrestler in history to hold two belts at the same time.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>But even that was not enough for Conor, and he wanted to push his boundaries even further. The Irishman was never hiding the fact that he would like to try a purely boxing match. He thus stirred the waters of the world of martial arts by <\/span><strong><span>challenging the world champion boxing <\/span><\/strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/floyd-mayweather-a-phenomenon-with-a-score-of-500-in-professional-boxing-who-has-never-lost-a-single-combat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong><span>Floyd Mayweather<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span><strong> for a&nbsp;fist fight<\/strong><\/span><strong><span>. <\/span><\/strong><span>Floyd was known for never losing a single fight in his professional career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McGregor_vs_Mayweather\"><\/span>McGregor vs. Mayweather <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>After Mayweather accepted McGregor&#8217;s challenge, fans witnessed a historic moment. Two huge stars of martial arts stood against each other &#8211; <strong>five divisions <\/strong><\/span><strong><span>boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather and holder of UFC titles in two divisions Conor McGregor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>It was the&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>second most watched fight in the world, which was eventually won by Floyd Mayweather with a technical KO, earning his 50th victory. <\/span><\/strong><span>However, Conor definitely showed his boxing qualities, and in the ring with the champion, he was able to keep up for 10 rounds. This fight attracted <\/span><strong><span>4.3 million fans<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;who bought an online PPV broadcast.&nbsp;Total&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>revenue reached $550 million.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>And what about the earnings of the main stars of the show?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The guaranteed amount before the start of the fight was <\/span><strong><span>$100 million for Mayweather and $30 million for McGregor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>In the end, however, they both got much more than they bargained for. Thanks to flexible returns, boxing champion&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>Mayweather credited his account with $275 million.&nbsp;According to Forbes magazine while the Irish MMA superstar collected something around $85 million. <\/span><\/strong><span>Floyd Mayweather&#8217;s payment was higher because he also played the role of fight promoter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_surprised_everyone_by_ending_his_career\"><\/span>He surprised everyone by ending his career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In 2020, Conor McGregor surprised fans by announcing that he was&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>ending his career,<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;which he had announced several times before.&nbsp;However, he did not spend much time as retired and returned to the octagon for a fight with Dustin Poirier. The competition between the two fighters began back in 2014, when McGregor pulled a win.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>However, their retaliation was&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>dominated by Dustin Poirier, who won the fight.<\/span><\/strong><span> As of 2021, they are tied with one win each and the duel will eventually become a trilogy. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will meet for the third time on July 11, 2021 in Las Vegas.&nbsp;This will be a key fight for the Irishman, which should determine his future in the UFC.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tough_discipline_in_both_nutrition_and_training_routine\"><\/span>Tough discipline in both nutrition and training routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span>Conor McGregor had to work hard for his success. He is very determined and known for hard discipline.&nbsp;His diet naturally changes based on goals and preparation.&nbsp;It is balanced and consists mainly of various sources of protein. He&nbsp;eats <\/span><strong><span>chicken and beef, eggs and fish.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>An example of his eating habits comes from the time he was preparing for the fight against Dustin Poirier, which took place on January 23, 2021. Conor McGregor&#8217;s diet routine at the time allegedly looked like this:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span>breakfast:<\/span><\/strong><span> savoury oatmeal with eggs and leafy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span>snack:<\/span><\/strong><span> fruit salad with herbs and organic honey<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span>lunch:<\/span><\/strong><span> chicken breast with rice and asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span>afternoon snack: <\/span><\/strong><span><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein\">protein shake<\/a> with some <\/span><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/nut-butters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>nut butter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span>dinner:<\/span><\/strong><span> Irish lamb stew with potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span>evening snack:<\/span><\/strong><span> protein chocolate balls and organic tea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of dumbbells, he mainly prefers training for flexibility and balance of the body. He&#8217;s constantly learning different fighting styles and often changes his training routine. Like McGregor&#8217;s diet, his training changes dynamically depending on the stage of preparation for fights. There are times when he trains twice every day of the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_controversial_fighter_with_a_vulgar_dictionary_who_even_ended_up_in_court\"><\/span>A controversial fighter with a vulgar dictionary who even ended up in court <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Conor McGregor is known for his vulgar vocabulary, which he often uses towards his opponents. Sometimes he can&#8217;t even control his explosive nature, which lead to him <\/span><strong><span>attacking the bus of his opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov. <\/span><\/strong><span>He then reported himself to the police and the whole incident went to court.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The Irish wrestler <\/span><strong><span>has been found guilty of several violent crimes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>He had to pay for the damage caused and work 5 days of community service. He was also banned from coming near to the two fighters who sat on the bus and spent a few days completing a self-control course.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Successful_businessman_lover_of_suits_and_tattoos\"><\/span>Successful businessman, lover of suits and tattoos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In addition to his rich and controversial career at UFC, Conor McGregor is also known as a successful businessman.&nbsp;In 2018, he founded his own whiskey brand Proper No.&nbsp;Twelve, which has&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>sold more than 6 million bottles<\/span><\/strong><span> since its release.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The Irish fighter then grabbed a nice check for <\/span><strong><span>selling his majority stake to Proximo Spirits for an incredible $600 million.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Conor also became known to people as a lover of fashion, specifically suits. He cares about his luxurious style and whenever he goes to public, he wants to represent. He is also a fan of tattoos that decorate many parts of his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a fan of Conor McGregor or does his angry nature have the opposite effect on you? 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