Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist best known for his tenure in the UFC, where he gained international recognition by becoming the first fighter to hold two championship titles simultaneously in different weight classes—featherweight and lightweight.
Conor Anthony McGregor was born on July 14, 1988, in Dublin, Ireland, to Tony and Margaret McGregor. He grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Crumlin, where he initially developed a love for soccer. However, it was in boxing that McGregor found both discipline and an outlet for his energy. At age 11, he joined the Crumlin Boxing Club and trained there until age 17, earning a Dublin Novice Championship during his time with the club.
McGregor's professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career began in 2008, but his breakthrough came in the UFC, where he quickly became known for his striking skill and charismatic persona. In December 2015, he won the UFC Featherweight Championship by defeating José Aldo in just 13 seconds—the fastest knockout in a UFC title fight.
When lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from a scheduled bout in March 2016 due to injury, McGregor opted to fight Nate Diaz at welterweight (170 pounds). In their first encounter, McGregor started strong but eventually fatigued against the larger Diaz, submitting in the second round. Their rematch in August 2016 was a back-and-forth battle, with McGregor securing a majority decision victory.
Returning to the lightweight division, McGregor faced Eddie Alvarez in November 2016 at UFC 205. He delivered a commanding performance, winning by second-round TKO and becoming the first athlete in UFC history to hold two titles in different divisions simultaneously. This achievement further cemented his legacy in the sport and significantly contributed to his growing net worth.
McGregor has been in a long-term relationship with Dee Devlin, whom he met in 2008 as he was starting his MMA journey. At the time, McGregor was on welfare, yet Devlin supported him closely, ultimately quitting her job as a secretary to accompany him during his early trips and fights. The couple has since built a family together and share multiple children.
Apart from his fight earnings, McGregor has significantly expanded his financial portfolio through endorsements and business ventures. Notably, he launched Proper No. Twelve, an Irish whiskey brand that quickly became popular and added to his growing fortune. His combined earnings from fighting and business have placed him among the highest-paid athletes globally.
In August 2019, video footage surfaced showing McGregor punching an older man in a Dublin bar. The incident occurred at The Marble Arch Pub, where McGregor was promoting his Proper No. Twelve whiskey. Reportedly, after a patron refused a glass and returned it twice, McGregor threw a punch. Though the man did not appear seriously injured, the footage drew widespread media attention and criticism. McGregor later issued a public apology, acknowledging that his behavior was inappropriate.
| Birth Date: | 14 Jul, 1988 |
| Age: | 32 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Ireland |
| Birth Place: | Crumlin |
| residence: | Dublin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Irish mixed martial artist and boxer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 200 million |
