At what age did Conor McGregor started fighting?
At what age did Conor McGregor started fighting?
On 17 February 2007, at the age of 18, McGregor made his mixed martial arts debut in an amateur fight against Kieran Campbell for the Irish Ring of Truth promotion in Dublin. He won via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round.
Who is the richest UFC fighter?
Conor McGregor is the highest-paid UFC fighter.
Who defeated McGregor?
Seven years after their featherweight clash, Poirier knocked out McGregor in a lightweight rematch – becoming the first man to beat the Irishman via KO/TKO. Six months later, in July 2021, Poirier defeated McGregor again when the latter suffered a broken leg at the end of the first round.
Who has McGregor lost to?
McGregor’s other defeats came at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Nate Diaz, with the Russian dominating the former two-weight UFC champion at UFC 229. The Diaz clash was the first time the two fighters had fought, with the American losing the second and final contest between the legends at UFC 202.
How much did McGregor sell whiskey for?
Conor McGregor just got even richer. The UFC star and his business partners sold their majority stake in Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey to Proximo Spirits in a deal that is worth up to $600 million.
How much did Conor make vs Floyd?
In the end Mayweather reportedly earned around $300m in total from the fight, while McGregor earned around $100m.