‘McGregor Forever’ Reveals Rare Side of Conor McGregor as Ex-UFC Champ Warms Up to Son Following Khabib Nurmagomedov Loss at UFC 229

The fans of MMA got to see the behind-the-scenes footage of the aftermath of Conor McGregor after his UFC 229 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Irishman visibly broke down, both emotionally and physically. However, in a heartwarming moment, McGregor interacted with his son, which MMA fans do not get to see often.

Conor McGregor recently dropped his second Netflix special, ‘McGregor Forever’ on May 17. It has received significant responses from viewers and critics alike. It uncovered some of the intricate details regarding the former double champion’s intimate moments, both on and off the octagon.

Conor McGregor breaks down after UFC 229 defeat

Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov in the fourth round via submission. The UFC Hall of Famer jumped out of the cage to attack McGregor’s team after the fight. It led to a massive brawl. In his new docuseries, fans see McGregor crying backstage after losing the fight and his coach tries to console him.

Dana White was also present backstage with ‘Notorious’ and stated that he had no idea Nurmagomedov would attack his teammates. Conor McGregor, however, did not seem to be upset about his team being attacked. He was upset because he lost the fight. The Irishman told Dana White, “I don’t give a bollocks about that [the brawl], that was handbags.” He added, “I was beat, and that’s that.” McGregor appeared to be humble in defeat and showed how much he cared about the sport.

Nevertheless, fans got to see a tender moment of the Irishman that he shared with his son.

‘Notorious’ shares a heartwarming moment with his son

Conor McGregor may have been unhappy about the way things turned out at UFC 229. But in the documentary, he shared a wholesome moment while he was down and visibly sad about the loss. But McGregor started smiling and chuckling as soon as his son came up to him with a smile on his face. The former double champion gave his son a kiss, and it looked like it helped him recollect himself.

The moment with his son showed how much Conor McGregor valued his family. The scene is a testament to how even people as confident as the Irish superstar could feel vulnerable at times. It serves as a reminder to everybody that even the most confident and successful people can find themselves struggling to maintain their emotions.

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Despite all the bad times and losses, McGregor remains the biggest MMA star in the world. The director of ‘McGregor Forever’ even compared the Irishman to the greats in other sports. He is arguably one of the biggest talents in the modern era, achieving gold in multiple weight classes. Fans are eager to see him return to the octagon. What do you make of the heartfelt moment the Irishman shared with his son after the devastating loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov? Let us know in the comments section below.

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