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Conor McGregor and his antics are not new for the people to witness. However, he mostly keeps his family under the radar and away from the media. But a recent report by ‘Sunday Morning’ suggests that his sister, Aoife McGregor, is dating a gangster by the name of Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan.

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‘Notorious’ is never short of getting into trouble. In 2017, McGregor found himself in an alarming incident after punching a known Mafia associate in an Irish pub after an argument. The person was believed to be the father of Graham Whelan. His actions caused the Mafia to put a €900,000 bounty on the former UFC champion’s head.

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Aoife McGregor and Graham Whelan publicly announce their relationship

According to ‘Sunday World’, Conor McGregor’s sister and the Kinahan Organized Crime Group member went public about their relationship. They also shared a picture together, which was taken days after Graham Whelan got released from the Mountjoy Prison in the Irish capital of Dublin. After pleading guilty to money laundering charges, Whelan went to prison for a year to serve his sentence. He also had a watch and cash that had been determined to be proceeds of crime.

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There were also several reports that suggested Conor McGregor shared friendly relations with Graham Whelan. ‘The Wig’ even played for the Black Forge football, which is owned by the former UFC double champion. Confirmations of McGregor’s relationship with Whelan came to the fore when a Kinahan Cartel member replied to Floyd Mayweather, who tweeted about the €900,000 bounty on McGregor’s head. The cartel member asked the undefeated boxing legend not to believe everything that is written in news tabloids.

Conor McGregor has been spotted with several Kinahan Cartel members

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‘Notorious’ has been spotted with a number of people associated with the Kinahan Organized Crime Group. One of the members, David Byrne, took a selfie with Conor McGregor once at a UFC event. He later died during an attack at the Regency Hotel in Dublin. They became friends when Byrne started training at the same place where McGregor used to train when he was young.

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McGregor also shares cordial relations with Byrne’s nephew, Lee Byrne. He has been frequently pictured with other cartel members like Jonathan Murray and Andrew Murray.

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McGregor is planning a return to the octagon against veteran lightweight fighter Michael Chandler later this year. McGregor will hope to return with a win in his comeback fight.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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