“Fighting With an Empty Pocket Is a Way Different Thing”: $200 Million Man Conor McGregor’s Statement on Motivation to Fight in UFC Prompts Strong Reactions

Conor McGregor‘s journey from the streets of Dublin to the biggest MMA promotion in the world is nothing short of a miracle. It didn’t take the world a lot of time to recognize the star athlete in him. Within a very short period, ‘The Notorious’ gained popularity and became a favorite of millions around the globe. His thirst for victories, antics, and trash talk made him easily stand out from the rest. The popularity gained by McGregor helped him earn more money, and at the moment he is the highest-paid fighter in the promotion.

The Irishman has earned a whopping $25,102,000 in his 14 UFC fights. According to recent reports, he has a net worth of $200 million. On several occasions, the Irishman himself has admitted that he was able to achieve a luxurious life as an athlete in the UFC. Now that the former tw0-division champion has returned to the MMA world to coach in TUF 31, McGregor reveals his major motive.

The Irishman wanted to come back to the MMA world because that’s what he is most passionate about. In a recent interview, he made it clear that his comeback is not for money but to continue in the sport.

Fans were not ready to swallow Conor McGregor’s statement

In a recent Instagram post made by ESPN MMA, McGregor talked about what motivates him the most. The Irishman was in an interview with The MMA Hour, where he detailed what makes him the happiest. The Irishman said, “I’ve got satin sheets, I’ve got silk sheets, and I’ve got f***ing Egyptian cotton duvets and pillows. I’ve got everything. Competition [is why I’m still fighting]… It’s the best buzz ever.” After listening to McGregor, the fans had vehement reactions to the Irish star.

Here is how they reacted to McGregor‘s statement.

To the surprise of many, the UFC lightweight, Terrance McKinney commented on the post, and he has some great words for ‘The Notorious’

 “Rich man still fighting gotta respect that”

 One of the fans wrote an offensive comment against the Irishman.

 “C**aine isn’t cheap”

 One of the Instagram users pointed out why McGregor lost his fire.

 “Fighting with an empty pocket is a way different thing”

 Another fan felt that the former double-division champ has already lost the zeal to compete.

 “Feels like he’s just lying to himself about wanting to still compete. Great athletic but he’s washed now”

 One fan compared McGregor with the retired undefeated fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

 “Conor is a true fighter, unlike Kaboob who retired early in his prime”

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 One of the fans stated how the sport makes McGregor “relevant.”

 “It’s more like the only way he stays relevant at all…”

 Another stated how McGregor lost his thirst for victories over time.

 “He aint as hungry as 7 years ago, but he could of stopped after the floyd fight”

Conor McGregor can soon prove himself

McGregor has already gotten over with the shooting of the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter. He coached against Michael Chandler, and at the end of the season, the two will come face-to-face. However, nothing has been made official regarding the bout. If the fight comes to fruition, it will prove if McGregor lost the fire inside him or not.

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