The Irish mixed martial artist has come a long way in his career as he journeyed his way to the summit of combat sports. His voyage from doing odd jobs to make the ends meet, to now stamping his name in the history book as one the wealthiest names in sports is admirable . Conor McGregor has truly redefined what a mixed martial artist can do both within and outside the realm of the sport.
McGregor has proved to be the biggest draw in the entire roster of UFC. Not only does he own all the PPV records, but also he continues to serve as the biggest superstar the promotion has ever seen. However, his rise to this global stardom wasn’t easy. It took a lot of blood, sweat, and ace-level mic work for the fighter to establish a connection with the fans.
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Does Conor McGregor enjoy doing media obligations?
Recently, the former UFC champion shared an interesting throwback on his Instagram story. McGregor looked back at his humbling early days when he had just broken into the scene. With multiple first-round finishes and a rapid rise in popularity, he soon became both media and fan favorite. But what does he have to say about doing the media scrum that most fighters don’t like?
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He revealed his honest thoughts about doing media obligations and why he doesn’t get phased by them. McGregor said,” Ahh, every time I say, You know what, f**k this. Next time I am not doing all of this and then I get handed the cheque and I am like,’ Alright then, I’ll do it one more time.'”
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Besides sharing the post to his story, McGregor also liked the short reel that fans shared. It truly offered insights into his mind and how he perceived things. Instead of complaining about the mandatory media work, McGregor found motivation in extending his grasp and star power.
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Undoubtedly, the massive paychecks that UFC continued to send his way helped him ease the stress. No sooner than later, he even learned to embrace the media, and it only helped him to grow exponentially.
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