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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: In this handout image provided by the UFC, Conor McGregor of Ireland interacts with media during the UFC 257 press conference event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 21, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: In this handout image provided by the UFC, Conor McGregor of Ireland interacts with media during the UFC 257 press conference event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 21, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Fame and fortune are two things Conor McGregor has achieved through his performances in the octagon. The Irishman’s ability to sell fights has made him a lot of wealth. Conor McGregor often spends this cash to buy luxury items such as cars and yachts. Mystic Mac once revealed about wanting the same pet as Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber.
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During an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Conor McGregor made a revelation. The Notorious was asked if he had considered getting a wild animal like Mike Tyson who famously had a tiger. To this, McGregor answered, “I tell you, Mike Tyson is the man. I mean heavyweight champ, had a damn tiger in his home.” When Kimmel informed McGregor that Tyson used to sleep in bed with the Tiger, McGregor said, “That’s insane.”
McGregor also said that he had given thought to have an exotic animal. The Notorious said, “I have honestly, truly, have been really give a serious thought to get myself an exotic animal, and a tiger would be right up there.”
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When asked what other exotic animals he would want to have, Mystic Mac, said, “I would love a monkey… Maybe a chimpanzee… Cool Chimpanzee whipping around. That’ll be unbelievable as well.”
Conor McGregor also has a tattoo of a gorilla on his chest. The former 155-pound UFC champion once explained the importance of the tattoo during an interview.
The chest tattoo of Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor’s gorilla tattoo on his chest has become widely popular. After the Irishman, many fans and some fighters tried to do the same. However, this tattoo also holds significance for the Irishman.
During an interview with Conan O’Brien, McGregor spoke about his chest tattoo. While tattoos hold some significance for those who get them, that wasn’t the case with McGregor. He got the gorilla tattooed on his chest simply because he liked it. McGregor said, “I don’t know. You always hear people talk about their tattoos. They have this kind of special meaning, but I just like the way it looks for me.”
“I wish I could say that it had some special meaning. You hear people say they have a goldfish on their a** cheek and it’s a symbol of hope or something stupid like that. I just like the way it looks.”

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However, McGregor also mentioned that there were a few factors involved in getting this tattoo. He said, “My gym’s logo is a gorilla. It’s not that particular gorilla. But it’s a gorilla. So I wanted to get something along with that line. I feel like I am the king gorilla so I took the crown, and I had him eat a heart. It felt right.”
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Conor McGregor currently is away from the octagon. Fans and followers will wait with anticipation to see McGregor compete at the highest level and entertain them.
What do you think about McGregor wanting a monkey? What do you think about his tattoo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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