Conor McGregor is one of the most noted faces in the entire UFC. The Irishman has gone on to achieve unmatched stardom and is one of the most noted celebrities in the entire sporting world. ‘Mystic Mac’ was given his name due to his awesome capability to predict the outcome of fights. McGregor was very clear about his vision of settling for nothing but the best. In 2013, during the rapid rise of ‘The Notorious’ in the UFC, he made a prediction that he would achieve the same respect in the MMA world as ‘The Spider’ Anderson Silva by the time he completes 30 years.

McGregor was very quick to earn his first “Knockout of the Night” which came in his first bout against Marcus Brimage. From then McGregor went on the ride of his life, which propelled him to be the superstar he is today.

Conor McGregor and his journey to the apex spot of UFC

After his first ‘Knockout of the Night’ win, McGregor made a huge statement stating, “By the time I’m 30, I’ll be the pound-for-pound champion and I’ll be considered in the same light as Anderson Silva. That’s six years from now. I’m doing this to secure my family’s future. I don’t have kids right now, but when I do decide to I want them to come into a good life.”

Much like the legend, Muhammad Ali McGregor also started predicting his fights. Initially, people took it as a part of the goofy pre-fight trash talk only. But he started gaining legitimacy when he started turning his predictions into the truth. His pre-fight predictions at UFC Fight Night, Dublin, and UFC 178 are examples of some of his most accurate ones. He also coined his nickname ‘Mystic Mac’ during this span, which was well-accepted by the fans.

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McGregor’s ruthless trash-talking on the mic earned him the attention of millions of fans. He was also equipped with a brutal left hand, enough to knock the lights out of his opponents even in the first round. The Crumlin native was the first ever to accomplish a champ-champ status in the UFC. He scored knockout victories over both the champions Jose Aldo and Eddie Alvarez to become the first-ever two-weight-division champion in the UFC.

Has Conor McGregor’s prediction turned true?

Going by the words, it had to be admitted that the first part of McGregor’s prediction has failed. ‘Mystic Mac’ is currently 34 years of age, which means that 2018 was the year when he was 30. But reports suggest that McGregor has never been the no.1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. His best ranking stood at no. 2.

Also, many would never agree to compare the legacy of the great Anderson ‘Spider’ Silva to Conor McGregor. But most MMA fans would agree that McGregor has immense contribution towards popularizing the sport of MMA. The Irishman’s aura helped the sport of MMA and the UFC gain huge no. of fans worldwide. Probably, no other fighter can be credited with such a contribution towards popularizing the sport.

The latter part of his prediction has turned out to be a lot more than just true. McGregor currently boasts a net worth of $200M, which is beyond enough to garner his family a good life. McGregor also boasts some of the most luxurious collectibles in the form of watches, cars, and even a private yacht. He has apparently gifted his family with an extravagant life, although he had predicted a good one only.

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Hence, we will leave it to you to judge whether the first part of McGregor’s prediction has turned his prediction into reality or not. What do you think? Did ‘Mystic Mac’ manage to turn his Anderson Silva prediction true?