Conor McGregor: Key Highlights
Personal Information
- Full Name: Conor Anthony McGregor
- Birth Date: July 14, 1988
- Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
- Nickname: Notorious
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: 155 lb (70 kg)
- Reach: 74 in (188 cm)
- Stance: Southpaw
- Team: SBG Ireland
- Trainers: John Kavanagh, Owen Roddy, Raj Vrnceanu, Sergey Pikulskiy
- Rank: Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting Career Highlights
- Mixed Martial Arts Record: 28 matches, 22 wins (19 by knockout)
- Professional Boxing Record: 1 loss in 1 match
- Notable Achievements:
- First UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously (Featherweight & Lightweight)
- Former CWFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion
- High pay-per-view (PPV) draw history
Career Timeline
Early Career (2008-2013)
- Began professional MMA career in 2008
- Won CWFC Featherweight and Lightweight Championships in 2012
- Signed with UFC in 2013
UFC Career
- Debut: April 2013, won against Marcus Brimage
- 2014: Wins against Diego Brando and Dustin Poirier
- 2015: Defeated Chad Mendes, became Interim Featherweight Champion, and won against José Aldo in 13 seconds to become undisputed Featherweight Champion
- 2016: Lost to Nate Diaz but won the rematch; defeated Eddie Alvarez for the Lightweight Championship
- 2017: Brief transition to boxing, losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- 2018: Stripped of the Lightweight title due to inactivity, lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov
- 2020: Made a comeback, defeating Donald Cerrone
- 2021: Lost twice to Dustin Poirier
Legal Issues and Controversies
- Legal Issues: Multiple charges including assault and civil cases
- Controversies: Involved in Dublin riots, political aspirations sparked discussions
Business Ventures
- Launched "Proper No. Twelve" whiskey brand
- Involved in fashion with "August McGregor"
Political and Public Life
- Announced intentions to run for Irish presidency with anti-immigration views
- Visited the White House in 2025
Awards and Honors
- Numerous "Performance of the Night" awards
- Featured in highest-selling PPV events in UFC history
Personal Life
- In a long-term relationship with Dee Devlin; they have four children
- Supporter of Celtic and Manchester United football clubs
Summary
Conor McGregor is a multifaceted figure known for his significant impact on mixed martial arts and his ability to draw huge audiences to his fights. With a career full of record-setting performances, controversies, and business ventures, McGregor remains a prominent figure in sports and media.