Conor McGregor has been the most successful athlete in the history of the UFC. The Irish legend got his start at the major promotion in 2013. Before that, he was a two-division champion in the Cage Warriors. After registering his first UFC win over Marcus Brimage with a TKO, Conor never looked back.
He went on to become a two-division champion inside the UFC as well. Conor’s success inside and outside the octagon soon made him the biggest name in the business. From hundreds of millions of dollars in career earnings to a global superstardom, the 36-year-old has it all. But how did Conor achieve all this? Well, he has never been one to hide the secrets of his success, so he once revealed that in a Twitter post.
Routine and consistency took Conor to the mountain top
One simply can’t become a pro athlete without a lot of hard work and discipline. However, among the thousands of athletes who make it to the professional level, only a select few get to be mentioned among the all-time greats. That distinction is created by the consistency in one’s hard work, and Conor, throughout his career, has been an example of that.
Conor McGregor has always been an inspirational figure. His meteoric rise in the game was so captivating for millions across the globe because he was so well-spoken. Not only did he have the ability to speak well, but he also showcased, on numerous occasions, that he could speak things into existence. The Notorious, when he was just a year old in the UFC, tweeted, “I keep having vivid dreams of success. Then it’s time to sleep.”
I keep having vivid dreams of success. Then it's time to sleep.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 26, 2014
He is known as the Mystic Mac because of his ability to predict the outcomes of his fights. But one shouldn’t mistake that for sheer luck. The reason why he was able to do so, and so accurately, was because of the preparation he did for his fights.
Conor McGregor gained a mental edge through consistency
It’s been nearly four years since Conor last stepped foot inside the octagon. The Irish legend has been busy building up an empire for himself and his family. Although there have been several instances where he almost booked his next fight, nothing came to fruition, and Conor went back to his business.
Even when he has maintained a distance from the cage, Conor still has the work ethic that made him a global superstar. That’s also the reason why he has been able to make such a name for himself while earning hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. In January 2024, he posted, “Gym, home, gym, home, gym, home!”
Gym, home, gym, home, gym, home!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 4, 2024
A simple post perfectly encapsulates his journey. When Conor is determined to do something, there’s no force that can shake him off that path. As he slowly heads toward bidding farewell to the game forever, fans are still hoping that the Mystic Mac would come back for one last dance and leave the game on a high note and on his terms.
Prateek is a seasoned content writer with over 2500 published articles and two+ years of experience. His passion for UFC was ignited during Conor McGregor’s meteoric rise, and closely following McGregor’s journey inspired him to bring a sharp, fan-driven perspective to his UFC coverage, blending detailed analysis with compelling storytelling.
