Conor McGregor's Facebook Post In 2012 Offers Crazy Insight Into His Rise To Fame

UFC 205 is merely over a week away as Conor McGregor bids to become the first UFC fighter to hold two world titles in two divisions, simultaneously. While the Irishman is set to rake in the cash a Facebook post from way back in the day offers an insight into his ridiculous rise in fame and fortune.

The featherweight champions is seeking to add another title to his collection by taking on UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in the headline act at the mega-UFC 205 card in New York on November 12th.

Following redeeming his UFC 196 loss to Nate Diaz as the Crumlin-fighter gained revenge on the American by narrowly beating him at the record-breaking UFC 202. The highest-grossing pay-per-view event resulted in a record-breaking purse walking away with a guaranteed $3 million, not to mention PPV points.

And another huge payday is ahead. But five years ago when he was plying his trade in Cage Warriors, McGregor had difficulty coughing up $250 for licensing a song needed for his walkout music. Check out the messages from online back in 2012:

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How times have changed?!

Topics: Conor Mcgregor, UFC

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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