Dana White fondly reminisced over the moment he realized Conor McGregor was going to become a superstar.
At this point in his career, ‘The Notorious’ isn’t as popular as he was at the peak of his powers. Chael Sonnen says McGregor doesn’t even have business with Michael Chandler anymore.
However, at one point in time, he was the biggest name in combat sports, with fans around the world tuning into his fights.
And from the moment he first sat down with the Irishman, the UFC CEO knew just how much potential the athlete had.
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Dana White was blown away by Conor McGregor
After the UFC signed Conor McGregor to the promotion, Dana White invited the Dubliner to join him for a meal.
During their conversation, the businessman realized that the pair were about to go on a wild journey together.
In an interview with Bro Bible, he explained: “I went to dinner when we first signed him, he flew out here to Vegas, and he and I went to dinner. It was my first real interaction with him.
“When I left that dinner, I called my partner Lorenzo [Fertitta] and said, ‘Let me tell you what, I don’t know if this kid can fight or not. But if he can even throw a punch, he’s going to be a massive superstar.’
“I knew it that night with him. His personality, the energy around this kid, I’d never met anybody like him. The closest thing to it was Ronda Rousey.”
Brendan Schaub pitches two massive name opponents for Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback
While McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier back in 2021, the appetite for his return remains rife among fans.
Despite the fact that Michael Chandler would still love to get his hands on the former two-weight world champion, Brendan Schaub wants the warrior to steer clear of the American.
The ex-UFC heavyweight suggested some interesting ideas for future match-ups.
During a fascinating video, Schaub pitched two UFC icons for McGregor to fight next.