Johnson compliments McGregor
Johnson compliments McGregor on Instagram.
https://instagram.com/p/Bi_kAb5lX_f/?utm_source=ig_embed
McGregor responds:
Thank you Rock! Your work ethic is inspiring to me and I appreciate these words very much! Big respect my Uce.
McGregor celebrates Ireland’s World Cup qualifying with beer on yacht
McGregor toasts McClean after he led his country into the World Cup play-offs with an unlikely win against Wales. The West Brom winger scored the only goal of the game to knock rivals Wales out of the tournament and give Republic of Ireland a real shot of reaching Russia.
Celebrating Ireland into the World Cup playoffs tonight! Congrats to the boys in green, especially young Jimmy McClean.
Noel Gallagher: Conor McGregor is ‘a dude’
Speaking on Absolute Radio Breakfast Show, Gallagher says he is a big fan of the Irish boxer.
The trash talking is why I love him. He’s a dude, an absolute dude. He makes me cry laughing. Charisma will get you a long way. If you’re talented and you’ve got charisma then the world is your oyster…That guy has got it and it’s like wow, where have you come from? What planet have you come from? It’s unbelievable…I’d love to meet him.
Noel Gallagher shares his opinion on @TheNotoriousMMA ..🔥 pic.twitter.com/C4TnbpXVAm
— Conor McGregor News (@ConormcGregor5) September 25, 2017
Sugar Ray Leonard praises McGregor’s ‘boxing talent’
On his way home from the fight, Leonard talks about McGregor:
An incredible night of boxing…Very impressed with McGregor. Quite surprised how he held on, how he exhibited boxing talent…He held his own…McGregor, keep your chin up.
Pacquiao pays tribute to McGregor and Mayweather
Pacquiao gives tribute to McGregor and Mayweather.
https://twitter.com/mannypacquiao/status/901673605565517824
McGregor waxwork unveiled
Tony McGregor, Conor’s father, reveals a waxwork of the fighter, created by The National Wax Museum in Dublin. Museum:
[This work is] a new and innovative artistic and technical process that involved 3D scanning in the conjunction with wax sculpting was used to create an uncannily lifelike wax character.
McGregor praises Celtic FC banner
McGregor praises a UFC-themed banner that was displayed at Celtic’s match against Astana. The banner uses McGregor’s motto: We’re not here to take part – We’re here to take over.
Celtic Football Club STAND UP!!! This is what die hard support from your fans looks like! What a sight! What a team! Thank you all!
Celtic Football Club STAND UP!!!
This is what die hard support from your fans looks like!
What a sight! What a team!
Thank you all! pic.twitter.com/txU38gCogI— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 17, 2017
McGregor praises Gallagher’s Bellator win
Gallacher receives praise from McGregor after the 20-year-old, a training partner of McGregor under coach John Kavanagh, submits Chinzo Machida in two minutes, 22 seconds during a showcase bout on Spike TV, before the start of the Bellator NYC pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden. Responding to comparisons to McGregor:
Getting compared to the GOAT? The man who will knock out Floyd [Mayweather]? I’ll take that all day.
Atta boy Jimmy boy!! Smooth work @StrabanimalMMA
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 25, 2017
Mayweather: McGregor’s ‘a hell of a competitor’
In his first interview since his fight with McGregor is announced, Mayweather pays tribute to his opponent.
McGregor is a tough competitor. People all around the world demanded this fight, so I had to give the people what they wanted to see. They asked for this fight, I was retired but they wanted me back. I’m back. Both parties are very happy. He’s very happy, I’m very happy and I can’t wait. … Believe in Conor … he’s a hell of a competitor.
McGregor: Jedrzejczyk is ‘one ferocious female fighter!’
McGregor pays tribute to Jedrzejczyk after her successful defence of her strawweight title against Jessica Andrade.
That is one ferocious female fighter.
Lethal with every limb, and from every angle.
A truly amazing fighter.
Congrats @joannamma!— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 14, 2017
Hunnam says he was inspired by McGregor
Charlie Hunnam says McGregor inspires his role in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
While I was playing Arthur, I thought an enormous amount about Conor McGregor, the reigning lightweight champion of the UFC. His attitude is ‘There is no opponent. I am fighting myself in the octagon. It’s only me and my own fears and the execution of my own ability that is going to win or lose a fight for me.”
McGregor ‘proud’ of Lobov, despite loss
Despite Lobov’s loss, McGregor says he is proud of his sparring partner.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTN0rPWgdGb/?
McGregor declares his support for Lobov
McGregor declares his support for Lobov, his sparring partner, on Instagram.
Many years ago Artem walked into the gym, and he was there to fight. Competitive. Wanted to test himself against the best.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTNBOYpAXaL/
Sends Mothers’ Day message
McGregor sends a Mother’s Day message to his wife and mother.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSGkm_0A1Fb/
McGregor sends motivational message to McAuley
At the request of the footballer’s mother, who met him at Straight Blast Gym, McGregor sends a motivational message to McAuley, who has just signed with Liverpool FC.
Glen brother, I’m here with your mother. I want to say congratulations on signing for Liverpool. Work hard, recover smart and congratulations.
Conor McGregor congratulating @GlenMcAuley7 on signing his first professional contract with LFC. https://t.co/qSiorUaOrE
— LFC KNOWLEDGE (@LFCknowledge) February 25, 2017
McGregor praises Fertitta
McGregor praises Fertitta.
I came up under Lorenzo Fertitta and the Fertitta regime. Nobody in the history of the fight game has come up as fast and as young as I have. I now, at 28 years of age, have my eyes firmly set on the ‘highest paid fighter’ and ‘highest earning athlete’ accolades. Understand and respect what you are witnessing here. Because not one of you can do nothing to stop it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjppG2h1cQ/
McGregor celebrates coach’s 40th birthday
McGregor posts a photo with Kavanagh celebrating his coach’s 40th birthday in Dublin.
Happy birthday Coach Kavanagh we are toasting tonight!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPjFik7hGi7/
Shout out to Kavanagh and the fans
In advance of Kavanagh’s appearance on The Late Late Show, McGregor gives a shout out to his coach and the fans.
It’s great to see Coach Kavanagh getting the recognition he deserves. What an amazing coach he is. I wouldn’t be in the position I am in without [his] guidance throughout the years…I want to give a shout out out everyone back in Ireland…I want to thank you and let you know that it’s that motivation that continues to push me on, to work harder each day and stay focused, and make the right moves on this crazy journey I’m on.
A message from @TheNotoriousMMA for @John_Kavanagh & the Irish fans before John's appearance on tonight's #LateLate pic.twitter.com/2tOBSJkAzZ
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) September 9, 2016
‘Respect’
Pacquiao sends a message to McGregor and Diaz on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/mannypacquiao/status/767217913342242816
‘What a fight’
Ramsay sends his congratulations to McGregor on Twitter.
What a fight ! Congrats @TheNotoriousMMA enjoy those #BURGR's tomorrow !!! #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/D1ZcPDNQiX
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) August 21, 2016