WATCH: When Conor McGregor took Celebrity TV Host Jimmy Fallon to Irish Pub and belted out iconic ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ song
The time when Conor McGregor invited television personality Jimmy Fallon to an Irish pub to sing the traditional Irish folk song 'Whiskey in the Jar.'
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Conor McGregor invited Jimmy Fallon to an Irish pub (Image Source - Headline Planet)
Conor McGregor is an Irish superstar who rose in popularity over the past decade. The fighter’s charismatic and outspoken personality alongside his brutal striking in the cage has earned him respect in the community. As a household name, the ‘Notorious’ has competed against several tough competitors. He has racked up wins against Jose Aldo and Donald Cerrone. Conor is also known for his controversies inside and outside the octagon.
The ‘Notorious’ is also the co-founder of a whiskey establishment called Proper No.12. Since its launch, it has been reported to generate from $200 to $400 million in revenue. This business venture was a massive success for the Irishman. McGregor is witnessed promoting the whiskey on his social media platforms or in his interviews. The fighter had also promoted the brand in the immensely popular ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by comedian and TV personality Jimmy Fallon.
Jimmy Fallon visited Conor McGregor at Paddy Reilly’s Bar in New York City. The pair were seated at the bar, where they had toots of whiskey. Then, the duo proceeded to cheerfully sing the iconic song ‘Whiskey in the Jar.’ It is a traditional Irish folk song that is sung by millions in the country of Ireland.
McGregor and Fallon appeared to be raw while singing the song. However, it was clear they were delighted in the bar. The segment quickly went viral and was shared by McGregor fans all over different social media platforms. His endearing side was a sight to behold for fans and viewers alike.
Conor McGregor snuck Proper 12 whiskey into the UFC 229 Press Conference
The ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor is known for his wild antics during press conferences. His controversial behavior ahead of the fight has brought an abundance of negative attention amidst the positive. One of those stunts took place during the press conference of UFC 229. The fighter’s bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov was a much-anticipated event in the history of combat sports. The conference held in 2018 saw McGregor perform his untamed antics ahead of the fight.
At the conference, McGregor was highly intoxicated. The fighter continued to sip whiskey throughout the entire event. However, the thing that caught people’s attention was the bottle he attempted to sneak in. In anticipation of the UFC preventing him from entering in possession of alcohol, the fighter hid a small bottle of Proper No.12 in his suit.
“I came here to have a buzz with this,” yelled McGregor to the reporters. He then continued, “I almost didn’t get the bottle into the arena. I anticipated that they weren’t gonna let me in with my big bottle. So, I had a little bottle brought in,” said McGregor.
This was a hilarious moment for the fans and reporters in attendance. Throughout the press conference, an intoxicated Conor McGregor continued to taunt Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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