Conor McGregor's UFC journey: Historic success, chronic controversy, enduring star power #conormcgregor #danawhite #ufc303 @TheMacLife Dana White's first encounter with the name Conor McGregor was a moment that would alter the landscape of mixed martial arts forever. In 2013, White was in Dublin to receive an accolade from Trinity College. Post-ceremony, he invited fans via Twitter to join him at a local pub, with the drinks on him. That night, on February 11, marked the first time he heard the name that would soon become synonymous with MMA. "The place was packed, full of people," White reminisced. "I was there with the fans all night, and everybody kept talking about Conor McGregor." Intrigued, White queried his matchmakers upon returning to Las Vegas. Sean Shelby, familiar with the Dublin featherweight, facilitated a meeting between McGregor and White in Las Vegas. "The first time I met him, we flew him into Vegas and went to dinner. I was blown away," White recounted. "I c