UFC Fighter Describes Training with McGregor as a Teenager

UFC fighter Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani described the period when he trained with Conor McGregor at the age of 17. Lebosnoyani said that while he was finishing the biggest meal of his life, his father called and told him that McGregor was at the gym and that he needed to come to training right away.

Lebosnoyani, who thought he might throw up after the meal, said they worked on several rounds of jiu-jitsu. The athlete, who said they trained together for about two weeks before he met Dillon Danis, described this period as the best moment of his high school life.

Lebosnoyani said McGregor sent him messages throughout his career and congratulated him when he signed with the UFC. Saying that McGregor was extremely humble and friendly when they met, the athlete acknowledged that McGregor has controversial sides. Still, he said he would respect him and that McGregor holds a special place for him.

Lebosnoyani, who said it was very inspiring that McGregor, who was at the peak of his career at the time, was so modest with someone like him, also described how McGregor arrived at the gym in two Rolls-Royces. He said that the moment McGregor stepped onto the mat, he left behind all that flashy appearance and ego.