Conor McGregor often makes headlines for his antics and Twitter stunts. The trash-talking Irishman has a reputation for being short-tempered as well. However, occasionally McGregor shows there is more to him than the brash, outspoken personality that he so often displays.

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Fiancee to Dee Devlin, the 34-year-old is a family man and a father of three. “The Notorious” often gives fans a peek into his private life via his social media. A few months ago, the former two-weight world champion shared a clip of his son in a school play that won the hearts of many fans.

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Now, another such post from McGregor is going viral among fans, for being simply wholesome. ‘Mystic Mac’ recently shared a video of himself going to pick up his eldest son from school. Unbeknownst to Conor Jr., his father had a pleasant surprise for him.

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Conor McGregor surprises his son at school

In the video shared on his Instagram, Conor McGregor filmed himself going to pick up his son from school. ‘Mystic Mac’ was wearing slippers modeled after the cartoon character ‘Jeffy.’ McGregor pointed out his fancy slippers and said he was going to surprise Junior.

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“What’s up champ? What’s up, my man?” said McGregor as he greeted his 5-year-old. The boy came running to his father but stopped immediately as he spotted the slippers. Junior’s jaw dropped as he noticed his father wearing slippers with the cartoon character’s face on them.

As the pair started walking back, hand-in-hand, McGregor asked, “Do you like them?” The answer to his question was a wholesome giggle from Junior.

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The hearty exchange between father and son was deeply endearing to the fans. Many of them took to the comment section to give props to McGregor for this gesture.

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Fans react to McGregor’s wholesome moment with son

In the caption to the post, Conor McGregor wrote, “Being a cool dad is awesome.” Fans showed love to the Irishman and his son in the comments. Following are some of the affectionate responses from the fans.

  • “Proper Dad goals for sure!”
  • “McGregor in Jeffy slides is something I never thought I would see.”
  •  “that’s what it’s all about family making memories and enjoying moments”
  • “I feel like the injury was a blessing in disguise.”
  • “And it cost nothing to be one.”
  • “More of this side of Conor would be great to see, great to see.”
  • “The look on his face is everything! Big win.”

What did you think about the father-son moment? Do you like seeing this side of McGregor?

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As Senior Editor of EssentiallySports’ UFC division, Yeswanth Praveen brings firsthand experience to our combat vertical. A competitive boxer since his college days, he still trains four times a week, keeping his connection to the sport sharp. An English major with a strong command of language, Yeswanth combines technical insight with compelling storytelling, decoding complex fight sequences while capturing the heart of a fighter’s journey. Since joining EssentiallySports in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in shaping our combat coverage strategies. His work has earned recognition from UFC veterans like Bruce Buffer and former heavyweight Brendan Schaub. His UFC takes on Twitter keep him actively engaged with fight fans. Whether breaking down a high-stakes title fight or profiling a rising prospect, Yeswanth delivers authenticity and depth.

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