3 Words Conor McGregor Has for Lorenzo Fertitta’s $45,000 Gift After Dana White Shout-Out and Iconic Moments for UFC

What is it like transitioning from mediocre to becoming one of the wealthiest athletes on earth? It’s sensational as per former UFC double-weight champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman was just a plumber in the streets of Dublin when he started to make changes in his career and transition into fighting. What was supposed just to be an escape from a plumber’s life turned McGregor into one of the biggest stars in the realm of fighting.

That’s right ‘Mystic Mac’ was just a plumbing apprentice in Lucan, Dublin when he met former UFC fighter Tom Egan. That meeting changed the life of the Dubliner as he decided to lace up the gloves professionally and the rest as they say is history. In an interesting takeaway, there was a time when McGregor was using fake Rolex in UFC’s press conference. Why you ask? Let us find out.

Conor McGregor talks about his UFC dreams

Conor McGregor’s journey to being the superstar of MMA was not easy. He started his training as a boxer back when he was twelve under the tutelage of Phil Sutcliffe Sr, a former professional boxer and two-time Olympian in Crumlin Gym. However, he left the gym as he wanted to learn about the disciplines of MMA. After he met with Tom Egan, he witnessed his clash at the UFC 93 held at the 3Arena in Dublin and it changed his life as he devoted everything to MMA since that day.

After becoming a double champ in CageWarriors, the UFC finally called upon McGregor to fight under their promotion. His debut fight was against Marcus Brimage and he won it by way of knockout. Just six fights later, ‘Notorious’ knocked out Chad Mendes to clinch the interim featherweight belt. Then started McGregor’s reign to glory as just after the Mendes fight, McGregor fought Jose Aldo in UFC 194 and knocked him out in the very first round. This was so sensational that Lorenzo Fertitta (the then-owner of the UFC) decided to surprise McGregor with a watch.

Conor McGregor in his latest confession explained that he was wearing a fake Rolex before Fertita gave him his first one. “It was a gift for me from Lorenzo Fertitta, who was the former owner of the UFC at the time. He gifted me a solid gold Rolex Sky Dweller. So after the bout, I won the belt and a knockout in the first round. It was a mega-successful event, and we all went out for dinner with the Fertitta family, and they gifted me this Rolex,” said McGregor.

He further added, “It was my first real watch. Before that, I was at the press conference wearing a fake one, but you know, you gotta fake it to make it, you know? I used to drive a broken-down banger of a car, but in my head, that was a Ferrari. I was able to almost, you know, believe it into reality.”

The former dual weight champion later shared the GQ interview on his Instagram handle with a caption that said, “The UFC Dream!”. McGregor’s journey was tough but not impossible. After his successful career in MMA, McGregor has started multiple companies under his name and one of them is the current part owner of BKFC.

McGregor’s debut as a promoter of BKFC

Conor McGregor has added a massive update to his business empire. After his million-dollar alcoholic beverage ‘Proper Twelve’ and ‘Forged Strout’, ‘Mystic Mac’ had added another gem to his throne. The former dual-weight champion recently took center stage when he announced that his company, McGregor Sports and Entertainment had acquired a minority stake from Triller ( BKFC’s parent company).

“The Notorious’ Conor McGregor here. Ladies and gentlemen, a huge announcement that I have for you today. Conor McGregor, myself, and McGregor Sports and Entertainment are now owners of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Welcome to the big leagues. David Feldman, baby, we did it,” said Conor McGregor at Knucklemania 4.

McGregor’s worth as of 2024 is around $200 million making him one of the wealthiest athletes in the entire world. Nonetheless, what’s your take on McGregor’s story? State your thoughts in the comments below.