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When UFC Star Conor McGregor Made a Bombastic Entry at the Grand National 2017 in a £200,000 Rolls Royce

Published 04/09/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, is one of the most charismatic people in sports. No matter what media appearance, ‘The Notorious’ becomes the highlight of the event because of his style and personality.

That said, Conor McGregor stole the show in 2017 at the Grand National Party. The then lightweight champion arrived in style wearing a Louis Vuitton opened shirt and stylish sunglasses with his crew members.

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‘The Notorious’ took a £200,000 Rolls Royce from John Lennon airport to the Hilton hotel. After that, McGregor and his crew enjoyed the big race at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.

 

In 2017, the Irishman defeated Eddie Alvarez to become the two-division champion of UFC. Hence, he was still in the party mode and after the race, McGregor headed to the Mansion Nightclub in Liverpool. He also posted a picture of himself standing on the Rolls Royce with the caption, “Liverpool, we run your entire city.”

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It was one of the biggest star-studded events of the year and McGregor made it grand with his appearance. “We’ve had lots of celebrities at the club,” said promoter Michael Ellis.

“But this has to be the biggest event we’ve ever been a part of in the six years we’ve been open. It’s been on another level. The reaction he gets is ridiculous. Wherever he goes, it’s madness. At the airport, as soon as he touched on our soil, people were hanging out of the windows trying to see him.” He added. (H/T: Mirror)

What is up with Conor McGregor in UFC?

The former two-weight champion Conor McGregor is currently facing a rough patch in his UFC career. He has only won one fight out of his last four. Also, he is on a two-fight skid and suffered a gruesome injury during his last outing.

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However, ‘The Notorious’ has fully recovered and is looking for a comeback this year. Previously, he was eyeing a fight with the lightweight champion on his comeback.

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However, now McGregor has changed his mind and is looking to move up a weight class to fight the welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. As nothing has been finalized yet, fans will have to wait to see the former champs return.

Who do you think McGregor will fight next? What are your thoughts about McGregor’s party in 2017? Let us know in the comments below.

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Afnan Chougle

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Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports. Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern at Jiostudios Production House.
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Pritam Priyedarshi