Conor McGregor's 'Billionaire Strut' is inspired by a WWE legend.
Conor McGregor is known for his wild finishes, pre-fight trash talk and his rise to the biggest pay-per-view draw in UFC history. After making a huge fortune from his performances in the Octagon, McGregor was a big part of his UFC exit from UFC 205.
McGregor's 'Billionaire Strut' debuted when McGregor made the walk to the Octagon as he battled for 'champ-champ' status at UFC 205. He defeated UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in the main event, making history as the franchise's first simultaneous two-time championship bout promotion. titleholder of the division.
McGregor then used the style leading up to fights with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Cerrone and Dustin Poirier throughout his career. Fans were impressed by McGregor's swagger when he first introduced his signature cage walk, but not many fans and experts know the story behind it.
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The Roots of Conor McGregor's 'Billionaire Strut' Linked to WWE Legend
It turns out that McGregor's infamous style came from former WWE main man Vince McMahon.
“I've perfected it. Vince is a legend. I love Vince. Vince McMahon is a crazy motherfucker, he's a crazy man,” McGregor said in a 2017 interview with Fight Hub TV. (h/t SportsKeeda)
McMahon made the strut part of his personality during his long career as WWE's top promoter. No one copied McMahon during his run until McGregor spun it off at UFC 205.
Several top UFC fighters, including McGregor's compatriot Ian Machado Garry, have nodded to the 'billionaire backing' in recent years. It is also used by several players in the NFL as a touchdown celebration.
Conor McGregor in preliminary talks to fight one of the Paul brothers
McGregor has not competed in the Octagon since a doctor's loss to Poirier at UFC 264. He is targeting a comeback in late 2025 against an opponent to be determined.
McGregor has also recently been in talks to face either Jake or Logan Paul in a boxing match in India next year, sometime in the summer. While nothing is official at the time of writing, both Paul brothers have been linked to the potential McGregor fight, as McGregor appeared to confirm in a series of social media posts.
Although McGregor has had some late issues in the UFC, he remains the biggest superstar in the promotion's history. His infamous 'billionaire style' captured the aura of McGregor's fighting days.
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