UFC champion Conor McGregor might be a tough man, but as all parents know, nothing else matters when it comes to your child meeting Santa for the first time.
McGregor took time out from gearing up to defend his UFC lightweight title to take his six-month-old son Conor Jr to see Father Christmas in the majestic foothills of the Dublin Mountains.
The 29-year-old Crumlin-born fighter and his son and family visited the bearded Christmas icon at Luggwoods enchanted forest experience for a magical day of storytelling, fun, games, petting real reindeer and, of course getting to know the man tasked with delivering Christmas presents.
McGregor posted a picture of the memorable day out with his son on his personal Instagram account, writing: ‘Conor Jr’s first visit to see Santa Claus at Luggwoods with his cousin Harry! Check this place out for a great day out.’
Away from family life speculation had been growing as to who and when McGregor would fight on his return to UFC.
However, any hope of the talented Irishman fighting before the end of the year looks to have slipped away following his actions at a Bellator event in Dublin over the weekend.
The UFC lightweight champion jumped into the cage to celebrate team-mate Charlie Ward’s victory over John Redmond and proceeded to get involved in an ugly altercation with both referee Mark Goddard and another official before being escorted out of the arena
