Conor McGregor is arguably the fastest rising star in MMA. It's took just two years for the Irishman to establish himself as one of the sport's most prominent figures. The 27-year-old was largely unheard of prior to his UFC debut in 2013 against Marcus Brimage, but since then, he's ushered in a new era of of fighting for the Irish people and seduced a global mixed martial arts audience.
McGregor's popularity stretches beyond the MMA bubble, too; the McGregor name is also recognized in the Hollywood celebrity circle. Arnold Schwarzenegger hailed the Dubliner as 'one of the greatest athletes of all time' and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson says McGregor reminds him of his younger self.