A decade ago on April 6, 2013, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor made his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) against Max Holloway, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Over the past 10 years, McGregor has cemented his place as one of the greatest and most beloved fighters in the history of the UFC, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and larger-than-life personality.
In celebration of the milestone, UFC Europe commemorated McGregor’s debut in the promotion on their Twitter handle, sharing a video of the Irishman stepping on the scale ahead of his first fight. McGregor reacted to the tweet, simply saying:
“wow.”
Check out the tweet below:
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 5, 2023
During his career in the UFC, the Irishman has won 22 fights, with 19 of those wins coming by way of knockout. He has also been awarded several accolades, including the UFC featherweight and lightweight championship titles. McGregor’s unique personality and fighting style have made him the poster boy of the UFC.
Besides his fighting skills, the former two-division champion is known for his ability to draw massive audiences. His fights have brought in some of the highest pay-per-view buys in the history of the sport. McGregor’s bouts against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Khabib Nurmagomedov have broken records and cemented his status as one of the biggest stars in combat sports.
Although McGregor has been out of action since his injury at UFC 264, he made his return to the UFC with a coaching position on ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ McGregor coached against Michael Chandler, and the two will then face off in a fight with the weight class that is yet to be disclosed. The show is expected to air from May 30th onwards.
Conor McGregor’s unique personality and undeniable fighting skills have left an indelible mark on the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts as a whole, and his journey continues.
Conor McGregor reacts to Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE and merger with UFC
UFC star Conor McGregor expressed his amazement at the confirmed Endeavor’s acquisition in WWE and merger with the UFC.
Taking to Twitter, McGregor gave his initial reaction to the news, expressing his awe at the $21 billion figure, which was confirmed following the merger. He also congratulated the UFC and commended Endeavor for making the investment in WWE.
Check out Conor McGregor’s tweet below:
$21bn https://t.co/kGU1RumqV7
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 3, 2023
The acquisition of WWE by Endeavor will bring two major entertainment companies under the same umbrella, creating a new entertainment giant. The move is expected to have a significant impact on both the UFC and WWE, potentially leading to new opportunities for cross-promotion and a stronger presence in the global entertainment industry.
McGregor’s reaction to the news reflects the excitement and anticipation felt by many in the combat sports world regarding the potential opportunities that could arise from this merger.
