Conor McGregor is one of the most well-known and influential figures in combat sports. Apart from performing incredible feats in the UFC, McGregor has built out an interesting and identifiable character for himself.
This has helped the Irish mixed martial arts star maintain his relevance in the sport so far. Whether you like him or not, McGregor makes the MMA world pay attention to everything he does.
In this post, we examine the three tattoos on the Irishman’s arm and attempt to decipher their meaning.
McGregor’s tattoos are one-of-a-kind. Though his right arm is still devoid of any ink, his left arm is adorned with several intriguing pieces of art. It’s important to keep in mind that McGregor’s tattoos don’t really have emotional meaning.
In a famous interview, he said, “You hear people say like they have a goldfish on their ass cheek and it means it’s a symbol of hope. Something like that. I just like the way it looks on my body.
“I don’t spend months picking it, I just see it, get it and just enjoy the experience of being inked on my body for the rest of my life. I don’t know what it is.”
#1: Irish Gentleman
McGregor’s “Irish Gentleman” tattoo is the most visible on his arm. McGregor, aka ‘The Notorious One,’ is a proud Irishman, and the tattoo adds to his body’s distinctive and aesthetic voice.
#2: “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast”
The quotation at the top of McGregor’s left forearm tattoo is a term used by US Navy SEALs. It outlines the time and effort required to achieve perfection and accuracy. McGregor’s flawless combat style inside the Octagon can surely be described by this tattoo.
3: Sword penetrating a rose
The lower inner part of McGregor’s left forearm comprises a rosebush with a pocket watch. The watch reads 3:35 on its face, which could hold significance. However, no information has been revealed about the same.
The sword tattoo comprises of a sword penetrating a rose. The rosebush, sword, and pocket watch complement each other to make a beautiful design that runs around his lower forearm up to the elbow.
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