Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor made history by becoming the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes at the same time, specifically in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions. His achievements solidified his status as a dominant force in the world of mixed martial arts.

On February 17, 2007, Conor McGregor began his journey in combat sports by making his fighting debut against Keirin Campbell, which he won. This marked the start of his professional career in the fighting world.

In 2012, Conor McGregor achieved a significant milestone by winning the Lightweight and Featherweight championships in Cage Warriors. This accomplishment showcased his exceptional skills and set the stage for his future success in the MMA world.

Conor McGregor made his UFC debut in 2013 against Marcus Brimage at 145lbs. McGregor dominated the fight and finished Brimage in one minute seven seconds, making a strong statement in the featherweight division.

Conor McGregor was set to face Cole Miller in his comeback fight at UFC Fight Night 46, but Miller withdrew due to a thumb injury. Diego Brandão replaced Miller, and McGregor defeated Brandão in the first round, earning his first 'Performance of the Night' award.

Conor McGregor fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 178, securing a victory in the first round with a left hook behind Poirier's ear. This win marked Poirier's first UFC loss via KO/TKO and earned McGregor his second 'Performance of the Night' award.

Conor McGregor faced Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59, winning via TKO in the second round. This victory also earned McGregor his third straight 'Performance of the Night' award.

UFC 189 was a mixed martial arts event where Conor McGregor faced Chad Mendes. McGregor won the fight by knockout or technical knockout with a punch in the second round at 4 minutes and 57 seconds.

On December 12, 2015, Conor McGregor faced José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship. McGregor knocked out Aldo in just thirteen seconds with a left hook, ending Aldo's long title reign and win streak.

UFC 196 was a mixed martial arts event where Conor McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a highly anticipated match.

McGregor was pulled from the event after failing to fulfil media obligations related to the fight, but the fight was rescheduled and took place the following month at UFC 202, where McGregor won via majority decision.

The UFC 202 event featured a highly anticipated rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. It took place on August 20, 2016.

Conor McGregor achieved the feat of becoming a double champion once again in his career. This accomplishment solidified his status as one of the top fighters in the UFC.

On June 14, 2017, it was announced that Conor McGregor would have his first professional boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26, 2017. The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, and was broadcast on Showtime PPV in the US and Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.

Fought in the second highest grossing boxing match in history against Floyd Mayweather, with 4.3 million PPV buys.

In April 2018, Conor McGregor and his entourage attacked a bus carrying UFC fighters at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. They threw various objects, including a hand dolly and a guard rail, causing damage to the vehicle and injuring multiple fighters.

Conor McGregor fought Khabib Nurmagomedov in a highly publicized fight at UFC 229. McGregor lost the fight via submission in the fourth round.

On August 15, 2019, TMZ Sports released a video showing Conor McGregor punching an older man at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin. The incident occurred on April 6, where McGregor punched the man after he repeatedly declined a shot of McGregor's whiskey.

Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon after over a year and defeated Donald Cerrone via technical knockout in 40 seconds during the first round. This victory earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Conor McGregor announced his retirement from fighting once again.

Conor McGregor fought Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 257. McGregor lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 257 but lost via technical knockout in the second round, marking his first knockout loss in his career.

Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 264. The fight ended with a TKO due to a doctor's stoppage in the first round.

Conor McGregor underwent surgery on July 11, 2021.

On August 19, 2021, Conor McGregor had his boot removed less than six weeks into rehab, showing that he was ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured tibia.

Conor McGregor got into a public altercation with rapper/rocker Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV VMAs. This incident highlighted McGregor's tendency to attract media attention even outside of the fighting arena.

On October 17, 2021, Conor McGregor allegedly assaulted Italian musician and TV presenter Francesco Facchinetti in a nightclub in Rome, breaking his nose in front of witnesses and bodyguards. Facchinetti later filed charges against McGregor for the attack.

Jorge Masvidal's manager encounters Conor McGregor in Ireland and observes McGregor's significant increase in muscle mass, prompting discussions about a potential fight between McGregor and Masvidal.

After taking time off for rehab and gaining weight, Conor McGregor sets his sights on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as his next opponent. McGregor expresses confidence in facing Usman and aims to become a triple crown champion.

Conor McGregor is charged with two counts of dangerous driving in Palmerstown. This incident raises concerns about his penchant for driving expensive and fast cars.

In May 2022, Conor McGregor responded to Michael Chandler's callout to fight at 170 pounds after Chandler's victory over Tony Ferguson. McGregor accepted the challenge on Twitter, expressing interest in a future fight with Chandler.

A year after being named the richest athlete by Forbes, Conor McGregor's popularity and success start to decline as he falls off the Forbes top 10 list completely.

Conor McGregor is set to make his acting debut in a reboot of the 1989 movie Road House, with Jake Gyllenhaal as his co-star. This announcement comes as a surprise to many, considering McGregor's background in fighting.

After Islam Makhachev, a protege of his archenemy Khabib Nurmagomedov, wins the lightweight title at UFC 280, McGregor expresses his interest in facing both Makhachev and Khabib.

McGregor misses his court appearance in Ireland for dangerous driving, citing 'flu' as the reason. The use of quotes around 'flu' by reporters suggests skepticism.

In January 2023, Conor McGregor was accused of assaulting a 42-year-old woman aboard his yacht in Ibiza, Spain during his birthday party. The woman claimed she was berated and physically assaulted by McGregor, forcing her to jump from the yacht and sustaining a broken arm.

An Irish woman alleges that McGregor assaulted her on his yacht during a party in Ibiza. She claims McGregor kicked and punched her, leading her to jump into the water to escape.

USADA denies Conor McGregor's claims about his return timetable, leading to confusion and uncertainty among fans and the MMA community.

Conor McGregor expresses interest in potentially moving to WWE, calling out Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns. This comes after news of a possible merger between UFC and WWE.

During Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets, Conor McGregor punches the Heat's mascot, Burnie, with a left hand, causing the mascot to be taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Conor McGregor finally announces his next fight after teasing fans all week. The fight is set to take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June 29, 2023, against Michael Chandler at 185 pounds.