Conor McGregor, born on July 14, 1988, is an Irish mixed martial artist (MMA) who became the most famous name in the sport after winning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles in two weight classes between 2015 and 2016. In the latter year McGregor became the first UFC champion to simultaneously hold titles in two weight divisions. Beyond MMA, in 2017 he participated in a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and although he lost, he reportedly earned $130 million.
McGregor was also known for his exceptionally brash persona and frequent run-ins with the law. In 2018 he and a group of friends traveled from Ireland to Brooklyn and attacked a UFC bus carrying a rival and other fighters. McGregor threw a metal dolly at the bus, shattering a window and injuring two fighters. He was ultimately charged with disorderly conduct and ordered to perform community service and attend anger management courses. McGregor has also been accused numerous times of sexual and physical assault. In 2024 a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 and ordered him to pay $257,000 in damages.