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Conor McGregor Donates £25,000 to Injured MMA Fighter

Conor McGregor donates £25,000 to Irish MMA fighter Ryan Curtis, who suffered life-changing injuries in a training accident. McGregor expresses his support and well wishes for Curtis, joining other notable figures in the MMA community who have donated to help Curtis and his family.

Fighter Donation
Conor McGregor £25,000
Michael Conlan undisclosed
Molly McCann undisclosed
Dillon Danis undisclosed
John Kavanagh undisclosed

Conor McGregor has donated £25,000 to Irish MMA fighter Ryan Curtis after he sustained "life-changing" injuries in a training accident. Curtis, 31, suffered a broken back, a broken neck, and a dislocated spine. McGregor’s donation is part of the support shown by the MMA community, with other fighters and coach John Kavanagh also contributing. Curtis, who has been a professional fighter since 2015, will no longer be able to compete or train in MMA. Despite the challenges he faces, Curtis maintains a positive outlook and a determination to overcome this latest obstacle in his life.

Conor McGregor, the renowned Irish MMA fighter, has generously donated £25,000 to support Ryan Curtis, another Irish MMA fighter who recently suffered life-changing injuries in a training accident. Curtis, 31, sustained a broken back, a broken neck, and a dislocated spine, according to fellow fighter Leah McCourt. McGregor expressed his support and well wishes for Curtis on social media, joining other notable figures such as Belfast boxer Michael Conlan, MMA fighters Molly McCann and Dillon Danis, and coach John Kavanagh in donating to Curtis and his family.

Curtis, who has been a professional fighter since 2015 and has competed in events like Cage Warriors and Bellator, will no longer be able to pursue his passion for MMA due to the severity of his injuries. McCourt shared on Instagram that there is no definite timeline for his recovery and treatment. Despite the challenges he has faced, Curtis maintains a positive outlook and remains determined to overcome this latest obstacle in his life.

It is heartwarming to see the MMA community rally together to support one of their own in times of need. The generosity shown by McGregor and others demonstrates the camaraderie and compassion that exists within the sport. Curtis, who has dedicated his life to MMA since the age of 11, will undoubtedly draw strength from the support he has received and use it to fuel his journey towards a brighter future.


Fighter Donation
Conor McGregor £25,000
Michael Conlan undisclosed
Molly McCann undisclosed
Dillon Danis undisclosed
John Kavanagh undisclosed

Note: The exact end date of Ryan Curtis’ treatment is currently unknown.