The collaboration requires McGregors plans to breathe new life into his sports career and to reinforce its political ambitions. McGregor, who has not fought a match for four years since he sustained a leg fracture, wants to return to the UFC and at the same time make a shot at the presidency of Ireland.
On social media, McGregor welcomed Trump Jr. As a strategic adviser at his company MMA.inc, which focuses on promoting Mixed Martial Arts and supporting local gyms and trainers. “The Trumps and the McGregors, an iconic team,” wrote McGregor. According to him, the collaboration will strengthen the commercial strength of the company and deepen the ties between Ireland and the US.
Trump Jr. confirmed his role and emphasized his passion for Martial Arts and his commitment to small entrepreneurs. He will focus on investments, events and expanding the worldwide presence of MMA.
Fight in Witte Huis
The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the White House will organize a UFC fight next year on the lawn of the South Lawn, as part of the celebration of 250 years of American independence. McGregor has already applied to make his comeback there. His last fight dates from July 2021, when he broke his shin against Dustin Poirier. A comeback last year fell into the water again due to a broken toe.
In the meantime, McGregor also continues to propagate his political ambitions. Earlier this year he announced that he wants to participate in the presidential elections in Ireland, on a distinct anti-immigration platform. Despite the support of figures such as Elon Musk, who called him “the Savior of Ireland”, his candidacy is not very promising. Experts point out that he has insufficient support within parliament and at local authorities to get on the electoral list.
Why is McGregor a controversial figure?
McGregor remains a controversial figure. In addition to his sporting performance and business successes, he is struggling with legal problems. In July he lost a civil case around rape in Dublin, and in Florida there is still a lawsuit for alleged assault in a stadium toilet.
Yet he continues to profile himself as international celebrity. He previously visited the White House, was present at the inauguration of Trump, and posed in 2018 with Vladimir Putin during the World Cup final in Moscow. His public performances and statements, including criticism of immigration, cause division in Ireland.
Source: Daily Mail – Euronews – TMZ Sports