Combat sports predate any form of sport in human history. For thousands of years, we have revered fighters and hailed them as superhuman beings. This was evident when the ancient Greek king and one of the greatest fighters of all time, Alexander the Great, was named ‘Lion Among-st Men’. Since UFC’s biggest superstar has been Conor McGregor. It was no surprise when his mural was unveiled in Mumbai.

All great fighters have huge stardom and fan base. Their names are chanted for years to come. Hence, making them virtually immortal. They sacrifice their health and lives for this legacy. To be perceived as the king of the arena, they dedicate their lives to discipline and ultimate sacrifice.

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Perhaps that is why these fighters have such a loyal following because most people either want to be like them or look up to them. This has been evident over the years, as fans around the world have always backed their idol. That’s why fans gather to cheer on fighters like Mike Tyson while he was in prison and after.

Conor McGregor: A global icon

Conor has also always had a good connection with people around the world. The Irish people love to support one of their own. That was evident when Dana White said during Conor’s press conference against Aldo in Dublin before UFC 194, “In 15 years, I have never seen any sh*t like this.” But it’s not just Irish fans, Indian fans also adore and love ‘The Notorious’. This was evident when they recently unveiled his mural in Mumbai.

A hidden treasure was truly revealed. ‘The Mystic Mac‘ seems to have loved it, as he replied by showing love to India and the Indian fans supporting him.

Thus began the unforeseen love story between ‘The Notorious’ and India. Although this is not the first time Conor has shown his admiration for India.

Mystic Mac has always admired India

Conor has often shown respect and admiration for India. There have been many occasions in the past when he has not hesitated to show his affection for Indians. Here are a few tweets from Mystic Mac himself showing his love for Indians:

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