Conor McGregor Contrary to popular belief, the entire country of Ireland does not come to a standstill every time Conor McGregor steps inside the UFC octagon. Even when the “Notorious” (17-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) steps into the cage on Saturday to face Chad Mendes (17-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) for the interim featherweight title at UFC 189, which airs on pay-per-view from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, civilization on the island will not be temporarily suspended. That is not to say the 26-year-old is not nigh or universally revered in his homeland, or that he hasn’t almost single-handedly steamrolled MMA into the national consciousness. It’s just that his place in Irish society is not quite as elevated as the Zuffa PR team would have you believe. Much like everywhere else, the Dubliner has become a polarizing figure in Ireland. Rarely is there a middle ground; he’s either loved or disdained.
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Is Conor McGregor really such a big deal in Ireland? A fellow Irishman explains – MMA Junkie