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Conor McGregor Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 July 1988

Age33 Years

BirthplaceCrumlin, Dublin, Ireland

ProfessionMixed Martial Artist

NationalityIrish

Marital statusUnmarried

SpouseDee Devlin (partner, 2008-present)

FamilyFather - Tony McGregor; Mother - Margaret McGregor; Sister - Erin McGregor

Net worth$22 Million

Conor McGregor Biography

Conor Anthony McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist from Dublin known for rapid knockouts, multi-division championships, and a brash fighting persona.

Early life and background
Conor Anthony McGregor was born on 14 July 1988 in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. Raised in the Dublin neighborhood of Crumlin, he attended Gaelcholáiste Coláiste Cois Life during his schooling years. McGregor trained as a plumber in his early twenties before his career in mixed martial arts took off.

He grew up playing football for local youth sides, including Lourdes Celtic, and also had a brief stint in youth boxing where he won a championship before focusing on mixed martial arts. As a youth he experienced bullying related to his size, which contributed to his interest in combat sports.

Career
McGregor made his UFC debut on 6 April 2013 in Sweden, defeating Marcus Brimage in 67 seconds. Competing as an aggressive striker, he became notable for fast finishes and a string of post-fight bonuses. He captured both UFC Featherweight and Interim Featherweight titles during his time in the organization and holds several divisional records, including the most knockouts in UFC Featherweight history with six.

Before rising in the UFC, McGregor was the first multi-division champion at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, where he held both the Featherweight and Lightweight titles at the same time. One of his most widely known victories is the 13-second knockout of José Aldo in a UFC title fight, recorded as the fastest title fight victory in UFC history.

His fighting attributes include a 74-inch (188 cm) reach and a reputation as an aggressive striker. Physical statistics listed for McGregor include a height of 5'9" (175 cm), weight around 77 kg (170 lbs), chest 42.5 inches, waist 33 inches, and biceps 16 inches. His eye colour is described as dark brown and his hair is described as blonde.

Public profile
McGregor developed a high-profile persona both inside and outside the octagon. He has been praised by UFC president Dana White as a major figure for the promotion. McGregor has expressed strong opinions publicly, is an active Twitter user, and has sometimes attracted controversy for his remarks and actions. Notable incidents cited include an onstage altercation with Nate Diaz at a pre-fight press event in July 2016 that resulted in fines, and a widely discussed controversial tweet from October 2015 concerning politics and religion.

Outside fighting, McGregor has a visible lifestyle interest in cars and a collection that has been described as including high-end models. He cites Muhammad Ali as a boxing influence and supports Manchester United as his football club. McGregor has said he enjoys origami and shopping among his hobbies.

Personal life
McGregor is Irish and has been described as coming from an Irish Catholic background. He is unmarried and has been in a long-term relationship with Dee Devlin since 2008. The couple have a son, Connor Jack McGregor, born in 2017. McGregor’s immediate family includes his father, Tony McGregor, and his mother, Margaret McGregor; his sister Erin McGregor is noted as a bodybuilder.

McGregor has been described as supportive of same-sex marriage in Ireland. He has also had experience outside sport, including a period when he collected a modest social welfare cheque prior to a high-profile UFC fight.

Latest updates
Recent notes in the public record include a March 2022 arrest in Dublin related to alleged road traffic violations and subsequent seizure of a vehicle. The biography also records that McGregor remains a prominent and sometimes polarizing figure in mixed martial arts, known for rapid knockouts, multiple post-fight bonuses, and his role as a crossover personality for the sport.
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Recent Work

UFC debut vs Marcus Brimage

Made UFC debut on 6 April 2013, defeating Marcus Brimage in 67 seconds.

2013
Fastest UFC title fight victory

Knocked out José Aldo in 13 seconds to win the UFC Featherweight title.

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Career Highlights

  1. UFC Featherweight & Interim Featherweight Champion (1 time each)
  2. Fastest title fight victory in UFC history (13 seconds)
  3. Most consecutive post-fight bonuses in UFC history (7 times)
  4. Most consecutive Performance of the Night awards in UFC history (5 times)
  5. Most knockouts in UFC Featherweight Division history (6 times)
  6. First multi-division Champion at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (held Featherweight and Lightweight titles simultaneously)
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Net Worth

$22 Million

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Conor McGregor born?

14 July 1988

What is Conor McGregor known for?

Mixed Martial Artist

What is Conor McGregor’s marital status?

Unmarried

Who is Conor McGregor married to?

Dee Devlin (partner, 2008-present)

What is Conor McGregor’s net worth?

$22 Million