Mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor is one of the most beloved figures in modern sports. McGregor was born in Dublin, Ireland and is 29 years old. He amassed a staggering number of victories in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Cage Warriors organizations and became one of the biggest draws in pay-per-view history. REAL LIFE STORY: Conor McGregor looks through the surface of success to unravel the trials and triumphs that propelled the fighter to the pinnacle of his young career.
As a young man, Connor learned the value of a passionate work ethic from his father, Tony. But when it came time to follow in his father’s footsteps and find a regular blue-collar job, Connor chose a different path in life. When he entered the amateur fighting world, he quickly found his happiness in the gym and stunned the audience with his powerful punches. There were times in his life when he strayed from his ideals, but there were people standing by him along the way, reminding him that he had a bigger purpose.
One of the characters is Dee Devlin, a beautiful brunette who has become an old friend of McGregor’s. With unwavering support and dedication, Devlin ignited the fighter’s revival and gave him a family of his own.
The film contains the highlights from McGregor’s most important fights, step-by-step through each victory, obstacle, injury and comeback. It provides a palpable sense of the demons that drive and oppress him, as well as the fighting skills that set him apart from other fighters on the scene today. Recent events, such as the controversial bus attack that led to McGregor’s arrest and his unlucky entry into the professional ring to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., are also highlighted in the film’s narrative. In doing so, we learn that defeat often determines a fighter’s strength more than victory.
TRUE LIFE STORY: Conor McGregor sets the tone with a articulate monologue from the fighter’s devoted fan. The result is a deeply human and inspiring portrait, even for viewers uninterested in mixed martial arts.
Directed by: Laurence Mckenna
