THE FAMOUS IRISHMAN: Conor McGregor's first fight

THE FAMOUS IRISHMAN: Conor McGregor's first fight

Is contradiction the key to the modern hero's success? If we judge by the interest that one of the most famous MMA fighters manages to generate for himself in the Octagon and outside, then the answer is positive.

Conor Anthony McGregor is among the names that every sports fan knows well. The reason - the fiery temper of the Irishman and his remarkable expertise as an athlete. To date, McGregor is part of the most elite MMA organization in the world - UFC. His name is associated with success and promises a spectacle, but what else does the audience want?

But how does the magic happen? Even with his first steps in MMA fights, McGregor made a request that he would not be another dreamer who came to try his luck. His first fight in mixed martial arts was in 2008. By the time he signed his contract with the UFC in 2013, McGregor had 12 fights, 10 of which he won in the second round. He lost only to Artemiy Sitenkov and Joseph Duffy. His remarkable performance leads to the logical development - a chance to fight with the best. He joined the UFC and made his debut almost immediately - in a match against Marcus Brimage. 67 seconds after the opening gong, McGregor made a statement to the world that he would be the force to be reckoned with in mixed martial arts. With a knockout, the Irishman subdued not only the far more experienced Brimage, but also the entire hall in Stockholm. The rest is history.

Conor McGregor's peppery tongue, with which he is often associated, according to many of his fans, is simply a media image. While his critics have their reasons for finding his behavior often inappropriate, the 33-year-old fighter is the epitome of a dream come true. From a plumber training in every spare second, living on the edge of poverty, McGregor became one of the highest paid fighters. More than that, an inspiration to many.