‘The Big Bambimo’- Millionaire UFC Megastar Conor McGregor Compares His Younger Self to Yankees Icon Babe Ruth

Conor McGregor has been one of the prominent names in the MMA community. Known for his fearless fighting in the MMA cage, McGregor has established himself as one of the best fighters in today’s era. Although MMA fightings are famous across the world, McGregor brought a new life to the Mixed Martial Arts games.

Often referred to as “The Notorious,” McGregor also goes by the name of “The Big Bambino.” Only a few people know, but “The Bambino” is the nickname of the MLB icon and the New York Yankees’ legend, Babe Ruth. Because the MMA superstar is highly inspired by the MLB legend.

Talking about Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, this is the best time to be a Yankees fan. Because the Pinstripes are running riots in Major League Baseball this season.

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And just like Conor McGregor, the Yankees are not giving any chances to their opponent in the ballparks this season.

Is Conor McGregor the Babe Ruth of UFC MMA?

There is a reason Conor McGregor often draws comparisons with the Yankees legend. During his playing days, Babe Ruth was probably the most skilled baseball player. Apart from being a clean hitter of the game, Ruth was also a good pitcher from the mound. 

And The Notorious is no different. Just like Ruth, the Irish fighter possesses a different skill-set in his game. That is the reason McGregor is a modern-day great in Mixed Martial Arts. The 33-year-old has been a success story since his younger days.

Recently, McGregor compared his younger self to the MLB icon. Taking to Twitter, he quoted a tweet that praised him for taking over the sport at 26 years old. McGregor wrote, “The Big Bambino call me.”

McGregor’s record in UFC

It’s not that McGregor has not lost a fight in his professional career. he has been defeated multiple times. But what makes him great is his elite mentality to not give against any opponent. Even though the matches he has lost, McGregor has given a tough fight to his opponent.

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With 22 wins out of 28 fights, the Irish fighter is one of the biggest athletes in the world. Power, the timing of the punches, and footwork, are the biggest strengths of Conor McGregor.

McGregor is yet to announce who will he fight next. Who do you want to face McGregor in his next fight?