Faith
Conor McGregor Credits God for Transformation
Faith Facts
- Conor McGregor recently said that God has “saved” him, describing a profound spiritual journey.
- He now seeks to live according to God’s Word, aiming for a legacy that serves as a lesson to others.
- McGregor joins other athletes like Ben Askren in publicly professing renewed Christian faith following life-altering events.
Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter, openly shared his newfound faith during a recent press conference in Italy. He emphasized that his spiritual journey is guided by God and that he strives to live by biblical teachings.
“I’m not here just by chance. There is a higher power, God, that dictates my journey and all of our journeys. And I live my life by God’s Word,” McGregor said.
Having not competed since a significant injury in 2021, McGregor spoke about being “saved” and “healed” through his faith, marking a dramatic shift in his life.
“Since around that time that you mentioned, at the last event, I’ve engaged on a spiritual journey and I’ve [been] saved. I’m saved. I am healed,” he stated. “So I’m very excited.”
BKFC President David Feldman publicly commended McGregor’s personal transformation, highlighting his courage to embrace change.
“And I just want to take this time to take my hat off and commend Conor McGregor for making the kind of change that he had to make,” Feldman said. “It’s not easy.”
McGregor, who is a father and plans to compete again during a special UFC event in 2026, expressed his desire to leave a meaningful and faith-driven legacy.
“You’ve seen with me what works. I showed what works, and also, I showed what doesn’t work. Now I’m in a stage where I come back and show again what I’m about,” he declared.
Other fighters, including Ben Askren, have also testified to coming to Christ following life-changing experiences. Askren shared his journey to faith after surviving severe illness and a lengthy coma.
“I woke up and I just decided I was a Christian. So, that’s crazy,” Askren said. He acknowledged his deep gratitude for support from family and friends during his recovery.
Stories like these remind us of how God’s grace can bring true transformation, regardless of fame or circumstance. Let us encourage one another to seek His truth and share the hope found in a life committed to Christ.