Irish MMA fighter Nathan Kelly discusses how Conor McGregor inspired him and other fighters in Ireland. Kelly aims to pave the way for the next generation of MMA talent in the country.
Irish MMA Fighters: Inspiring the Next Generation |
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Nathan Kelly, a rising star in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), believes that it is time for him and other Irish fighters to inspire the next generation of mixed martial artists in the country. Kelly, like many others in Ireland, was first inspired by the meteoric rise of Conor McGregor. McGregor, a former featherweight and lightweight UFC champion, joined the organization in 2013 and quickly gained a massive following. His success gave Kelly and countless others the belief that they too could achieve greatness in the sport. |
| Kelly recently improved his professional record to 9-2 with a first-round submission victory in the main event of PFL Europe. As he looks towards the future, one of Kelly’s ambitions is to inspire the next crop of MMA talent in Ireland. He recognizes that McGregor paved the way for fighters like himself and feels a responsibility to continue the cycle of success. |
| In an interview with Planet Sport, Kelly said, "McGregor had a big impact on Irish MMA and its growth. He paved the way for the likes of myself. Now it’s up to me and other fighters in Ireland to show that we can continue producing top-tier athletes for years to come. We have learned from the mistakes of those who came before us, and it’s our duty to pass that knowledge down to the next generation." |
| Kelly acknowledges that the coaches and mentors he has now have learned from their own experiences and are passing that wisdom on to him. He sees himself eventually getting into coaching and using his own experiences to guide future fighters. He believes that McGregor kick-started a cycle of success in Irish MMA, and it is now up to him and his fellow fighters to keep that cycle going. |
| As Kelly reflects on his journey, he is grateful for the opportunities he has had and the support he has received. He hopes to build another stable of Irish athletes for the future and continue the legacy that McGregor started. |
Irish MMA Fighters: Inspiring the Next Generation
Nathan Kelly, a rising star in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), believes that it is time for him and other Irish fighters to inspire the next generation of mixed martial artists in the country. Kelly, like many others in Ireland, was first inspired by the meteoric rise of Conor McGregor. McGregor, a former featherweight and lightweight UFC champion, joined the organization in 2013 and quickly gained a massive following. His success gave Kelly and countless others the belief that they too could achieve greatness in the sport.
Kelly recently improved his professional record to 9-2 with a first-round submission victory in the main event of PFL Europe. As he looks towards the future, one of Kelly’s ambitions is to inspire the next crop of MMA talent in Ireland. He recognizes that McGregor paved the way for fighters like himself and feels a responsibility to continue the cycle of success.
In an interview with Planet Sport, Kelly said, "McGregor had a big impact on Irish MMA and its growth. He paved the way for the likes of myself. Now it’s up to me and other fighters in Ireland to show that we can continue producing top-tier athletes for years to come. We have learned from the mistakes of those who came before us, and it’s our duty to pass that knowledge down to the next generation."
Kelly acknowledges that the coaches and mentors he has now have learned from their own experiences and are passing that wisdom on to him. He sees himself eventually getting into coaching and using his own experiences to guide future fighters. He believes that McGregor kick-started a cycle of success in Irish MMA, and it is now up to him and his fellow fighters to keep that cycle going.
As Kelly reflects on his journey, he is grateful for the opportunities he has had and the support he has received. He hopes to build another stable of Irish athletes for the future and continue the legacy that McGregor started.