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Dublin , Ireland – 25 February 2022; UFC fighter Conor McGregor watches team mate Brian Moore at Bellator 275 at the 3Arena in Dublin. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
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Dublin , Ireland – 25 February 2022; UFC fighter Conor McGregor watches team mate Brian Moore at Bellator 275 at the 3Arena in Dublin. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Conor McGregor probably amassed the most amount of wealth, being an MMA fighter. The Irishman has established himself as a global brand through his fights, on and off the Octagon. Anyone who’s familiar with McGregor knows that he earned many of his fans through his personality and confidence. However, the Dubliner took a break from the fighting sport. And focuses more on his popular brands, ‘August McGregor’ and ‘Proper No.12’. Because of this shift, fans think he’s lost that spark that made him one of the best contenders in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. But, in a recent tweet, The Dubliner tried to clarify that he’s not all about the money, reading a verse out of American rapper, Dr.Dre’s song.
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But, the tweet just added some more fuel to the fire, which was definitely not his intention.
Conor McGregor tries to prove he’s not all about the money
The 37-year-old tried to distance himself from his profitable businesses to remind fans of the ‘Mystic Mac’ that once ruled their hearts. Because fans have long forgotten that version of ‘The Notorious’. Most fans assumed that McGregor, like most successful athletes, forgot why he became a stalwart in the MMA. Not for the fame. Not for the money. But, the love for the game.
The $200 million worth UFC Star quoted Dr.Dre’s line from the ‘Forgot about Dre’ song and wrote, “What ya think I sold them all cos I stay well off?”
Fans responded:
One Twitter user felt The 34-year-old could’ve come up with something on his own.
Can't you come up with your own lyrics…very unoriginal. @drdre
— Zak (@global_z_6) January 7, 2023
Another user thought the lyric doesn’t go well with McGregor’s tale so far.
Ironic, you use that lyric. Because the truth is nowadays everyone has forgot about Dre. The only difference is that he still gets respect from his peers in the music industry. Whereas you get no respect from anyone in the fight game.
— Clint Mckinney (@muskyfunk) January 6, 2023
However, one fan thought it fit perfectly.
Definitely did not expect this lyric from you; well done.
— 44 (@MOBBIN44) January 7, 2023
Hahahahaha this is awesome
— rroonneeyy (@rroonneeyy) January 7, 2023
UFC fighter Terrance McKinney spoke for many fans when he wished for a quick comeback from the Irishman.
We ain’t worried about ya guns we just wanna see you fight playa
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 6, 2023
We want to see the Mac fight bro
— Olipidd_ (@_xhomeslice) January 7, 2023
Bro you lost all respect you earned by your ridiculous actions.
— Romek Addams (@RomekAddams) January 6, 2023
However, most fans felt that McGregor is not hungry anymore. And the money made him lose focus of what made him special in the first place.
‘The Notorious’ is eager to prove his haters wrong
In another recent tweet, Conor McGregor revealed his plans of returning as a UFC fighter after a horrible injury. McGregor wrote, “I’m going to slice through someone on return.” to express his enthusiasm towards returning to the UFC, possibly in 2023.
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Hopefully, McGregor listens to all the criticism and replies within the Octagon sooner than later.
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