"There were dark moments" – Conor McGregor opens up on "hitting rock bottom"

Helwani is an award-winning sports journalist who is also the executive editor of "Uncrowned", a combat sports media brand. He also presents on CBC Sports on combat sports events.

Speaking on his show, Conor McGregor stressed the role of religion in his life and, when asked if he has any regrets about his life so far, the answer was a resounding "No".

"God knows my heart and the things that I have gone through, I was a young man, and I forgive myself for disgracing the position that God put me in.

"I don’t have regrets, I’m happy and thankful for the lessons that I have learned along the way."

Asked where this faith has come from, McGregor spoke about how he was raised in the Catholic faith by his mother, but that it "takes a deeper meaning when you hit rock bottom, and there is nothing else there, but God."

The MMA champ admitted to having a few dark moments in his life, but is now standing in the light, walking a tightrope and keeping his balance.

Asked about those dark moments, the champion fighter said he did not want to discuss anything in particular saying, "this is not a therapy session."

"I was put in a position to showcase my strength, so I stood up and showed it, and that’s what I done."

Earlier this year, UFC boss Dana White announced McGregor would be returning to the Octagon this summer.

It will be the Dubliner’s first fight since 2021, which resulted in a defeat against Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC on July 11 in Las Vegas, in a rematch against Hawaii’s Max Holloway.

The clash will be a Welterweight fight, and will be the main event of UFC 329.

McGregor and Holloway fought in 2013, with the Dubliner winning on all judges’ scorecards on the night.

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.