Legendary Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor wished his Indian fans a happy Diwali, sharing warm words in a social media post. The fighter thanked fans in India for their support and wished them a wonderful Festival of Lights.
“Hey India! I see all the love you send me, every fight, every post, so me and 1xBet wanted to send that love right back. Shubh Diwali! Diwali is all about light winning over darkness, and you know me, I love a good victory. So to everyone celebrating, from Dublin to Delhi and all around the world: may the festival of lights bring you joy, success and a little extra luck. Celebrate big, and celebrate with the people you love. And to make this festival even brighter, 1xBet has prepared loads of special Diwali bonuses and tournaments for you. So go check them out, and Happy Diwali!” — Conor said in an Instagram Story posted on his account.
1xBet also joined the congratulations; in July this year, it was announced that McGregor had become the brand’s global ambassador.
McGregor has previously caught the attention of the Indian public with his comments about the country and its sports stars. In one of his earlier messages, he described Indians as some of the most caring and respectful people he had ever met, expressed a desire to visit the country, and joked: “I may be somewhat Indian. In my soul I am Indian.”
The fighter has also expressed interest in cricket; in 2025, McGregor publicly reacted to star cricketer Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket, sending him words of support and stating that he is a fan of his.
Conor McGregor is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion who has become one of the most recognisable figures in mixed martial arts. His spectacular fighting style, charisma and flamboyant public persona have helped him gain international fame and become one of the UFC’s most recognisable stars.
After a long break, McGregor announced his return to the octagon in July 2026 to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. However, the fight ended prematurely due to a knee injury.
In India, Conor McGregor has a large fan base that follows the legendary fighter’s career and looks forward to his return and future spectacular bouts.
