McGregor's New Venture: Beyond the Fighting Ring
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who hasn't fought since his consecutive losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021, is embarking on an exciting new career path. The Irish MMA star, whose planned 2024 fight against Michael Chandler was cancelled, is now focusing his energies on media production with the launch of his new interview series called '1 of 1'.
Historic Meeting with a American Hero
McGregor kicked off his series with a bang by interviewing former US Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, the man credited with killing the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, during the 2011 raid in Pakistan. The historic meeting took place at McGregor's own Black Forge Inn Pub in Walkinstown, south Dublin, where the two notable figures engaged in what appears to be a compelling conversation.
The Irish fighter shared his excitement about the project on social media, tweeting: "1 of 1! Introducing the first of my series with people who are '1 of 1!' Here I am with the man who eliminated terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Seal Team Six's Rob O'Neal. Only at The Black Forge Inn!"
Political Commentary and Controversial Statements
McGregor didn't stop at just announcing his new series. The fighter used the platform to express strong political opinions, praising former US President Donald Trump for designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. He wrote: "We welcome together greatly the divine timing on the announcement today that the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Organisation is now being officially designated so by the US administration!"
The MMA star then turned his criticism toward the Irish government, making some eyebrow-raising statements: "Ireland, we will rise and it is of my opinion that we rise toward Kingship once again! Henry Tudor is dead! And today we are governed by weak, treacherous weasels who hold no account. Power without accountability is tyranny. The Irish King must return."
Despite the controversial nature of McGregor's comments, O'Neill seemed supportive of the Irish star, retweeting McGregor's post with the caption: "Great Energy in Ireland."
What's Next for McGregor?
With McGregor currently banned from professional fighting, he's been diversifying his career portfolio through movie appearances, television shows, and now this interview series. The '1 of 1' series promises to feature more high-profile personalities in future episodes, giving fans a different perspective on the controversial fighter outside the octagon.
This new venture represents a significant shift for McGregor, who continues to find ways to remain in the public eye despite his absence from competitive fighting since 2021. The series demonstrates his growing interest in media production and political commentary, potentially signaling a new career direction for the sports icon.
