Dana White explains Conor McGregor's impact, calls him UFC's 'biggest superstar ever'

Former UFC two-division champion Cor McGregor is a familiar name in sports community and is regarded as one of biggest sporting superstars of world at present. However, Cor McGregor has t only me a name for himself by competing in UFC. Irish giant has equally globalised promotion to a broer audience and Dana White has often gone on record to state how UFC has benefitted after emergence of Cor McGregor.

Although promotion has witnessed a number of superstars in GSP, Chuck Liddell, and Ronda Rousey for years, Dana White believes that one has ever become a global phemen like ‘ torious’ Cor McGregor.

Also Re | Cor McGregor UFC career: Cor McGregor Stands Against Racial Discrimination With Heartfelt IG Post; Watch Video

UFC President Dana White labels Cor McGregor as biggest superstar of UFC

On Wednesday, UFC President Dana White appeared on boxing promoter Eddie Earn and Tony Bellew's podcast “Hearn & Bellew: Talk Talk” and discussed a number of things regarding UFC. While Dana White went onto dress his on-going feud with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC President did t fail to talk about Cor McGregor in show. When asked to reflect on rise of UFC since past few years, Dana White credited Cor McGregor for its rising popularity.

According to Dana White, wher it was Georges St-Pierre building Canian market for UFC, Anderson Silva drawing attention from Brazil or Ronda Rousey attracting more women fans, ne of m can be compared to Cor McGregor since Irish fighter me brand have a global appeal. “Everybody on Earth loved Cor McGregor and Cor McGregor opened up territories that h never been that interested in us before. Maybe we h a small fan base re, but he blew whole country up. He's first guy that truly was a global star," UFC President Dana White said.

Also Re | Cor McGregor UFC career: How Dely Is Cor McGregor's Left Hand Jab? A Look At McGregor's Technique

UFC: Cor McGregor next fight

After a sensational kckout victory against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January this year, Cor McGregor is seemingly on verge of finalising a “super fight” against former middleweight champion Anderson Silva. ‘ Spider’ recently challenged Cor McGregor for a fight at catchweight (176 lbs) and seemed confident about UFC fans wanting to see matchup. Cor McGregor appeared to be equally interested in materialising fight as he went onto accept Anderson Silva’s offer in a recent tweet. However, UFC officials are yet to confirm bout from ir end.

However, Cor McGregor has also been linked with several or matchups. A few weeks ago, UFC President Dana White claimed that he is planning to line up Cor McGregor against BMF Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Island. However, with time, possibility of matchup has fed away.

Also Re | McGregor vs Khabib: Khabib Nurmagomedov Talks About UFC GOAT But re Are 6 Contenders And Cor McGregor

Also Re | McGregor vs Khabib: Cor McGregor Mocks Khabib Nurmagomedov And His Team On Social Media

Im courtesy: UFC