The documentary opens with footage detailing McGregor's earlier life, including a time when he received social welfare benefits before joining the UFC. It then transitions to highlights from his recent fight against Max Holloway in Boston and some post-fight interview clips. The film really gets going when it shows a deeply moving moment where Conor compares putting on his UFC gloves to representing Ireland in footba…

With no UFC events scheduled for this weekend – an outrageous omission! – I finally got around to watching Notorious, a documentary that aired on RTE in Ireland. It details the career progression of Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor, nicknamed “The Notorious,” specifically focusing on his preparations for his second UFC bout against Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 26 in August of 2013. It’s remarkable when you real…