Conor McGregor is on a mission from God.
After hearing about McGregor’s quote-unquote “biggest comeback in martial arts history” over the past four years, it seemed like martial arts fans were ready to move on and let McGregor’s legacy live right in the past.
But despite all the skepticism on social media, McGregor insists his return to the Octagon is being guided by a higher power.
“For sure, for sure. It’s not a coincidence that I’m here,” McGregor said at the BKFC press conference. “There is a higher power, God, that determines my journey and all our journeys, and I live my life according to His Word. Since that time you spoke of in the last event, I have been engaged in a spiritual journey, and I have been saved. I have been healed. And behind the scenes, the world is out to feast. The competitive spark that was once in my heart is now a blazing fire. So, I am very excited.”
“I’m jealous of these guys on this podium. They’re just trying to pull their weight, and they’re going to go in and have fun and be entertained and do what they’re asked to do. That’s what I’m being asked to do, too. I had to push myself and go inward, and I did it. I’m very, very excited to be back myself.”
McGregor claimed earlier this year that his long-awaited return to the UFC would be scrapped as the promotion’s team invaded Washington, D.C., in June for a historic fight night at the White House. McGregor also hinted that his opponent at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be Michael Chandler, who he was scheduled to fight at UFC 303 last year.
Whether any of that happens remains to be seen, but if there’s one person who can give McGregor a commitment, it’s US President Donald Trump (no, not Dana White).