Streaming giants Netflix are all set to release a new sport documentary titled ‘McGregor Forever’, based on the life of UFC legend Conor McGregor, find out the release date, plot, trailer details
Conor McGregor is a living legend when it comes to the UFC and arguably the biggest star in combat sports.
McGregor Forever Netflix Conor McGregor documentary release date, trailer, total how many episodes
McGregor Forever is out May 17th only on @Netflix. You’ll get a ringside seat for some of the biggest challenges I’ve faced, how I bounced back, and why I’m still the man to beat in the UFC. pic.twitter.com/rh7BhwXodo
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 9, 2023
Love him or hate him, Conor McGregor's story's far from over.
McGregor Forever premieres May 17 pic.twitter.com/fdL9SDXqaz
— Netflix (@netflix) May 9, 2023
Aside from boxing, McGregor has also tried out boxing by facing a world-class boxer Floyd Mayweather, back in 2017.
Conor McGregor professional career
Conor McGregor is a 34-year-old UFC fighter who became a global icon back in 2016 when he became the first fighter ever in the history of UFC to hold UFC championships in two different weight classes simultaneously.
McGregor was a the former Featherweight and Lightweight champion and also holds the unique record of having headlined the five highest-selling UFC pay-per-view events. Aside from his fighting skills, is his larger than life character and supreme trash-talking, that make him entertaining and lovable.
The Irishman is also a notable businessman and is famous for his Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey. His success has consistently ranked him amongst the world’s highest-paid athletes.
McGregor Forever release date
McGregor Forever is an upcoming sports documentary which gives a peek into the personal life of UFC legend Conor McGregor. The documentary is produced by McGregor himself for Netflix and will feature four, hour-long episodes.
The release date for McGregor Forever on Netflix is 17 May, with all four episodes expected to release together. It will be McGregor’s second official documentary on his personal life following his 2017 documentary titled, ‘Conor McGregor: Notorious.’
Documentary plot
Conor’s 2017 documentary focused on his early struggles as a young and upcoming fighter from Dublin. It focused on his way through the amateur and professional ranks before eventually joining the UFC.
However, the new upcoming documentary focuses on one of McGregor’s most challenging years. ‘McGregor Forever’ focuses on Conor’s life in 2021 when he broke his leg while fighting Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The documentary details all the events that took place following the injury, including his recovery, and his long road back inside the octagon.
Given below is the documentary’s official synopsis:
In 2021, Conor McGregor faced one of the most demanding years of his career. Three fights in twelve months with the eyes of the world watching.
“This series will put you in the room with one of the greatest mixed martial arts stars on the planet as he takes on the most important battle of his career.
“Now, as the superstar who put the sport on the map prepares for his return to the octagon, you get a behind the scenes look at how Conor got here and why he’s still the driving force in the UFC.”
McGregor Forever trailer
Prior to the release, and official trailer was released and the summary of the trailer reads:
‘McGregor Forever charts superstar MMA fighter, Conor McGregor’s epic journey back to the top of the UFC ladder. This 4-part documentary series is an all-access look at this controversial superstar, along with the deeper history of what brought him to this point.’
Gotham Chopra and Darragh McCarthy are the directors behind McGregor’s new documentary.
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