Mcgregor: A Brief Summary Of 'The Notorious'

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First, the fable of “The Notorious” comes to life vicariously through the face of the fight game, Conor McGregor. McGregor, a championship mixed martial artists, is one of the most skillful and renowned fighters within the UFC. Over the years, he has gained a massive following of fans, being one of the most well respected athletes in the sport and certainly defined as a “great” athlete. McGregor’s notoriety is due to his superb skills that draw large pay-per-view draws in the UFC as well as his cocky attitude and extravagant lifestyle that sets him apart from others in the sport. It is McGregor’s unique personality and his adept fighting skills that allow him to be recognized as a great. The greatness of McGregor can be epitomized by Dana White’s

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