Conor McGregor's UFC Journey: Historic Success, Chronic Controversy, Enduring Star Power Dana White remembers the first time he heard the name Conor McGregor, a name that would forever change mixed martial arts. #conormcgregor #ufcfightnight #mmanews The UFC CEO was in Dublin to receive an award from Trinity College in 2013 when he invited fans on Twitter to join him at a nearby pub after the ceremony. Drinks would be covered by White. It was that night, Feb. 11, when he first heard a name that would become the most talked about in MMA history. "The place was packed, full of people," White said. "I was in there with the fans all night, and everybody kept talking about Conor McGregor." When he flew back to Las Vegas, White asked his matchmakers about McGregor. Sean Shelby was familiar with the featherweight out of Dublin, and White flew McGregor in for a meeting. "The first time I met him, we flew him into Vegas and he and I went to dinner, and I was blown away by him," White sa