Published 19:28 IST, March 2nd 2020

Conor McGregor spills beans on his nickname 'Notorious', mentions rapper Notorious B.I.G

Conor McGregor finally revealed the truth behind his nickname 'Notorious'. The Irish fighter credited late rapper Notorious B.I.G for his nickname.

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Cor ‘ torious’ McGregor is arguably biggest superstar of combat sports community in this generation. Irish martial artist has mand to make himself a global superstar with his business ventures and out-of-octagon antics. However, fortune has t always been in his favour. Cor McGregor has often been part of major controversies. However, that has t affected his superstardom. While fans alrey kw all about UFC giant, his nickname ‘ torious’ has always been a matter of interest. Cor McGregor recently revealed origin of his nickname ‘torious’ and what does it mean to him.

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UFC: Cor McGregor reveals reason behind his nickname ‘torious’

During an interview with JD Sports, Cor McGregor revealed that he used to trouble his coach a lot. That’s where nickname ‘torious’ was incepted. former two-division champion of UFC revealed that his coach saved Cor’s name as 'Trouble' in his contact list. refore, Cor McGregor got nickname that suited his personality.

Cor McGregor also revealed that he is a huge fan of torious B.I.G. Cor has often used torious B.I.G’s songs as his entrance me and he considers m as his ‘war songs’. “Hyptize is last one I have used but I have used m all,” said Cor McGregor. Cor McGregor’s huge love towards rapper B.I.G torious is also a reason behind his nickname.

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UFC: Cor McGregor’s UFC status

After unloing a spectacular 40-second TKO victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, Cor McGregor is currently hunting for his next opponent. According to reports, Cor McGregor is slated to go against Justin Gaethje before summer. However, thing has been confirmed yet.