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Popular mixed martial artist and former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor, once lost his teeth while fighting. The UFC star’s first outing against arch-nemesis, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier, saw him win the fight but at a cost. The bout only lasted for a couple of minutes, allowing McGregor to secure KO win at UFC 178. A well-placed uppercut and a few combinations broke his tooth.

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However, the mixed martial artist later on installed a brand new set of teeth in 2021. While most fans backed this move, there were some who critiqued him quite heavily. In the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience (#1821), the UFC icon shed light on this topic.

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The show featured fellow comedians Tony Hinchcliffe & Bert Kreischer, who sparked the discussion. Kreischer revealed that all his teeth are fake, because of an injury that he sustained at age 11. Rogan quickly interjected, by suggesting Conor McGregor also went through the same procedure.

He even defended the martial artist’s decision to undergo the process in the face of fans’ criticism. He said,” Conor McGregor got new teeth, they are f***g so obvious, shiny, pearly white. And people were like, look at his teeth, they look ridiculous. And I am like, they look good, they’re new teeth. It’s just teeth, you know? It’s just a hard thing you chew food with. This obsession with getting the ones you are born with only seems a little odd.”

Among his naysayers also includes YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, who has been repeatedly taking shots at him. In the lead-up to the fight with Tyron Woodley and in the infamous diss track for Dana White, he took aim at McGregor’s fake teeth.

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How much does a single tooth implant cost for Conor McGregor?

As per a report by celeb diaries, McGregor had to spend a total of $65,000 to fix his teeth. The procedure last year as medical reasons compelled him to have them fixed. It is being said that each tooth cost him around $1000 to $2000 and McGregor’s veneers further pushed the cost to $2500.

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The new set not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also would also aid him in his fighting career. Fighters often have to face such situations, and having your teeth broken is something that happens quite often, it can now be avoided.

Do agree with Jake Paul’s criticism?