No McGregor walkout carried more anticipation than UFC 229. The rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov transcended the sport, creating one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history. The Octagon was met with a deafening noise as excitement, tension, and emotion filled T-Mobile Arena. Few entrances have ever carried so much weight before the opening bell.
Rounding out the elite 8 is UFC 264. By the time McGregor met Porier for a third time, he had already become one of the biggest stars combat sports has ever seen. The stakes were different, but the electricity remained. His entrance reminded fans that, regardless of the circumstances, a Conor McGregor walkout was still appointment viewing.
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Championships can define careers. Knockouts become highlights. Rivalries create history. But for McGregor, the moments before the cage door closed became part of the legacy. Every walk was a performance. Every entrance was an event, and together these eight moments helped redefine what it meant to walk to the Octagon.