UFC superstar Conor McGregor makes big gesture for two young fans in pursuit of MMA dream

Cor McGregor is hailed worldwide as biggest superstar in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world, courtesy of his numerous memorable bouts in Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC). McGregor hasn’t set foot inside octagon since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July. However, 33-year-old is currently making headlines for his gesture of donating €10,000 to two of his biggest fans to help m fulfill ir MMA dreams.

As reported by talkSPORT, twin brors from Ballycanew named, Adam and Dylan Duffy set out to raise €6,000 for making trip to Abu Dhabi in order to compete at International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World Championships.

While twins did ir part by securing places in Irish MMA Youth International Team, y were shocked to kw that y will compete in tournament in August, courtesy of gesture by ir favorite fighter.

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Speaking to Irish Independent, 13-year-old Adam said, “I was at training when I found out and my coach told me about it so calmly. I was going insane! I thought he was joking until he showed me comments. I feel like I have to win w because he donated all that money”.

At same time, Dylan also shared his thoughts on donation and said, “We might t have been able to go without his help. re are so many gyms out re and he donated to us, which is insane”.

brors continue to raise money in order to buy equipment for ir trainer Richie Ivory’s gym and also to allow or fighters from countries to fund ir trip to Youth World Championships.

Although, former dual-weight champion is kwn for leading a lavish lifestyle but keeps making headlines for his work towards charity. McGregor delivered Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to medics across hospitals in Ireland with a €1.3million (£1.16m) donation during Covid-19 pandemic.

At same time, McGregor also donated a sum of $500,000 to a children’s charity in Louisiana, which is hometown of Dustin Poirier. McGregor is currently training for his much-awaited UFC comeback as superstars like Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler have already called him out on st.

Im: AP