With apologies to Brock Lesnar, the UFC is always looking for the next big thing. The fight game is based on star power, and guys who stand out, and especially stand out while winning, tend to get more attention, draw in more fans, and make more money than guys who just win and win quietly. Well, the UFC believes it has found its "next big thing" in Conor McGregor. The Irish fighter is the pride of a nation right now, with his country firmly behind him showing their support. He's also extremely popular in the U.S., Canada, and mainland Europe, meaning the UFC may finally have another breakout star on their hands, similar to how Georges St. Pierre rose to fame in the promotion. He got his start as a pro in 2008, and while attending a UFC event in Dublin in 2009, he told his coach, SBG's John Kavanagh that he would headline the promotion's next event there. That came to pass, as the UFC's next stop in Dublin wasn't until 2014, with Conor McGregor headlining, just as promised. Thus far into his career, McGregor has been true to his word, backing up every promise made outside the octagon in it. So lets take a look at ten things you should know about the UFC's newest star, Conor McGregor!
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
