“They Will Never Do It Again!”: When $200-Million-Worth Conor McGregor Revealed How Getting “Jumped” on the Streets Helped Him Become “The Greatest” Thing to Happen to the UFC

‘Notorious,’ ‘Mystic Mac,’ or Conor McGregor – whatever you call him, the name resonates with UFC greatness. But behind all this charisma, smack-talk, pomp, and glory – there is an Irish warrior who stepped into the ‘cage’ only to establish the dominance of his bloodline in the fight game. And there’s an incident that may have aided in triggering the warrior within this UFC double champ.

In a clip that seems to have captured Conor McGregor’s narrative of a life-changing encounter, there’s some hint of what went down at this incident. Consider it as a sneak peek behind this Irish icon’s biggest motivation to get into MMA.

Conor McGregor once revealed why he took up MMA

In a recently surfaced clip, ‘Notorious’ is captured on camera – giving a candid interview. He was oozing confidence with his calm demeanor, as he went on to elaborate on a story about his teenage girlfriend.

‘Mystic Mac’ kicked off the narrative, revealing an amusing storyline. He recounted his teenage years, where he found himself vying for the affection of a girl who was “15-16 years of age.” The challenge? Her boyfriend, a 17-18-year-old, led a group of friends who seemed to be quite the troublemakers, driving cars and causing a stir in their neighborhood.

But the young ‘Notorious’, determined to win the heart of his teenage crush, managed to sneak his way into her life. One fateful night, as they strolled down the street together, a car pulled up in front of them. Out of the car poured a group of youths, friends of the girl’s boyfriend, and they “whooped” McGregor.

At that moment, the Irish fighter did something unexpected. Instead of retaliating or running away, he covered himself up, curling into a defensive ball, and absorbed the beating without throwing a single punch. It was a pivotal moment that left a lasting imprint on him. Concluding the story, McGregor reflected, “So, for me, after that moment – I thought to myself: ‘I’m going to really learn how to fight!’ So if someone ever jumps out of a car or jumps out of any situation to me – they will never do it again!”

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This incident became the catalyst for Conor McGregor’s journey to greatness. The beating he took on that fateful night may have been painful, but it also planted the seeds of determination that would one day make him a global superstar.

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Conor McGregor’s candid revelation about a pivotal moment in his life, when he endured a beating on the streets, has struck a chord with fans worldwide. Here’s a glimpse of the most notable fan reactions to this confession:

One ‘Notorious’ fan’s reaction underscores McGregor’s status as one of UFC’s GOATs:

“And history was made…the greatest featherweight of all time…the greatest thing that happened to the UFC”

“Kinda wild, dudes w****ng his a** prob weren’t thinking at the time that they were creating a global superstar,” says another netizen  reflecting on the irony of the situation.

Some fans interpret McGregor’s story as a transformative moment triggered not by the pursuit of a girl, but by the beating he endured.

“Sounds like it was the beating that did it not the girl.”

“Getting jumped the best base for MMA.”

“Took all of them to beat him up smh.”

“Conor is so different now.”

But there was one Khabib Nurmagomedov fan in the comments as well. He playfully suggested that if Khabib were to confront McGregor in a similar situation, the outcome might be different.

“Unless it’s Khabib who jumps out solo!!”

These fan reactions capture the diverse perspectives and emotions stirred by ‘Notorious’s revealing story. The Irishman’s tale serves as a testament to the power of resilience and determination, resonating with fans on multiple levels, while entertaining them at the same time. What do you think of this story? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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