Irish lad sneaked into $80,000 front row seats without buying a ticket
Brian Grace, 19 years old, from Limerick, didn’t have a ticket for the McGregor-Mayweather fight, but he ended up in front row seats worth $80,000. All he did was carry a ladder. Brian was in Vegas with two friends, who both had tickets to the main event, but Brian did not. However, he soon found himself in the front row.
There were two different security check-points. The first one was metal detectors and sniffer dogs. I hung around for a bit and then I noticed that Conor’s family – not his close family, maybe his extended family, like his cousins or something – they all turned up. I was well dressed, so I just walked in with them, and there was so many of them that it wasn’t a problem…I was walking around a bit and I noticed this ladder just lying there by a door, so I picked it up and walked in, no security pass or anything, just straight through this door. Then I put the ladder down, found my mates inside and we played the waiting game.
McGregor parties with fans after Mayweather loss
McGregor parties with fans, including Orlando Bloom, at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, after his TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. McGregor personally paid $100,000 so his entourage could enjoy free drinks and private cabanas.
You’ll never beat the Irish.
McGregor walks out
McGregor walks out for his fight with Mayweather, to Sinead O’Connor’s The Foggy Dew.
McGregor arrives in stadium
McGregor arrives at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, sporting a buzz cut.
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McGregor appears in Beats By Dre ad
McGregor appears in a Beats By Dre ad. The video draws from Conor McGregor’s days as a young kid in Crumlin, Ireland, while also showing the impact he’s had on the people of his motherland. It centers around the buzz of a Prizefighter of the neighborhood kids, Liam.
The world is a noisy place. Whether you’re chasing boxing history or the thing that matters most to you, it’s important to block out the distractions and remember how you got here.
‘F*ck the Mayweathers’ is now the most popular phrase in Ireland
Sir Stevo Timothy releases a skit that shows how the Irish have taken on ‘F*ck the Mayweathers’ as a national slogan.
SNL McGregor news skit
Saturday Night Live takes on the McGregor-Mayweather fight in a news skit.
I am going to drive Mayweather out of the ring, the way St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland: piss drunk, while screaming something about Jesus. All it’s going to take me to win is one punch!..I’m going to fight the Irish way, get me arse beat down, and then just get back up, and wander into the pub like nothing happened.
Mayweather vs McGregor Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 4
The Mac Life releases the fourth episode of Mayweather vs McGregor Embedded, its behind-the-scenes look at McGregor as he attends the press conference for their upcoming fight.
Everything I do is entertainment…He needs to be put to sleep.
McGregor appears in ad for HiSmile toothpastes
McGregor posts himself appearing in an ad for HiSmile toothpastes.
Toothpaste delivered straight to your door. That’s what the ‘Champ Champ’ deserves.
Do you get your toothpaste delivered? @HiSmileTeeth #hismile #teethwhitening #toothpaste #ad pic.twitter.com/kGorBB54Bo
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 21, 2017
Demi Lovato to sing National Anthem for McGregor-Mayweather fight
Showtime announces it has signed Lovato to sing the U.S. National Anthem ahead of the McGregor-Mayweather fight. Lovato is a regular at UFC fights, and trains in MMA at Jay Glazer’s gym in Los Angeles.
Mayweather vs McGregor Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 1
UFC releases the first episode of McGregor vs Mayweather Embedded, its behind-the-scenes video blog. McGregor continues to perfect his skills in the gym, as his coaches talk glove size and Game of Thrones. Mayweather and his team practice their swings at Topgolf.
Mayweather vs McGregor All Access Episode 4
Showtime releases the fourth episode of All Access, its behind-the-scenes series about the build up to the McGregor-Mayweather fight. Dana White:
From the first day I met him I knew he’d be a big star. I call him ‘The Unicorn’. He’s very, very smart. His comedic timing is perfect. He’s a very likable guy. There’s no persona with Conor McGregor. He is who he is. I asked his girlfriend one time, ‘Is he like this 24/7?’ and she said, ‘Y’know Dana, sometimes I wake up and he’s shadow boxing in his underwear at three in the morning. That’s who he is.’…If Conor McGregor wins this fight, and he knocks out Floyd Mayweather, it will be the greatest upset in the history of sports. It is literally all anyone will talk about for a year…He has the ability to make you believe.
Many celebrities to attend McGregor-Mayweather fight
TMZ reports that a long list of celebrities will attend the McGregor-Mayweather fight on August 26, including Angelina Jolie, Drake, Elon Musk, Diddy, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Charlize Theron, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, LeBron James, Bob Kraft, Rick Ross, Adam Levine, Michael Bay, Avicii, and Jeff Beacher. Others have yet to announce their attendance.
The Mac Life – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather | Episode 3
The Mac Life releases the third episode of its behind-the-scenes videos, following McGregor during sparring camp.
I Am Lion, Fear Me
James Poole creates a song and video for McGregor that he says can be used as a walkout theme.
No one believed me but I saw it clearly. I AM LION, FEAR ME
White announces Ferguson, Lee interim lightweight title fight for UFC 216
White announces Ferguson and Lee will square off for the UFC interim lightweight title at October’s UFC 216 event for October 7 in Las Vegas.
Kahbib’s not ready. It is what it is.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) August 16, 2017
The Mac Life – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather | Episode 2
The Mac Life releases the second episode of their behind-the-scenes series.In this episode McGregor undergoes cardio training under the Nevada sun.
Fighters mock McGregor’s flailing-arm warmup
In response to McGregor’s flailing arm warmup at his Media workout.
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Several fighters make ‘McGregor Challenge” videos mocking his actions:
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The Mac Life – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather | Episode 1
The Mac Life releases the first episode of their behind-the-scenes video series, The Mac Life – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. The episode follows McGregor through his Media Workout.
I’m the face of the fight game. And I’ll rule over both with an iron fist. An iron left fist…It’s okay to love me as much as I love me!
The McGregor Effect trailer
Collider Productions releases the trailer for the documentary, The McGregor Effect, which will be released on August 20. It includes narrations from fans who have been inspired by McGregor, such as Thomas Nolan, who was inspired to lose a huge amount of weight and become a personal trainer.
It’s a few different backgrounds my story being one. Another is the guys who done the mural in the gym of him smacking Mayweather, another one is an Irish female world kickboxing champion. [It’s about] how he’s inspired people in not only sports, but all aspects of life, basically giving hope to a country that was becoming a bunch of nagging negative Nancys.