Now the public had been introduced to Conor McGregor, things were never going to be the same again." Like the words of the rap artist who McGregor shares a nickname with, Notorious B.I.G., this is a real life rags-to-riches tale. 'Right, Conor, I'm next,' I said. "As the (post-fight) interview (in the Octagon) was drawing to a close, I mouthed to Conor: 'Ask for the money.' Conor took it all on board, looked me in the eye and said: 'You're right, let's do it.'"

Source: New Zealand Herald July 31, 2016 05:37 UTC