When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was a kid, to be able to defend myself in an unarmed combat situation Do you have any heroes? None, but I take inspiration from everyone and everything. I’m inspired by current champions, former champions, true competitors, people dedicated to their dream, hard workers, dreamers, believers, achievers UFC 205 (11/12/16) McGregor stopped Eddie Alvarez via strikes at 3:04 of the second round to win the UFC lightweight title verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

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What was your job before you started fighting? Plumber for 1 year, quit and pursued the combat dream ever since Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Two weight champion, 3.5-second KO in professional Mixed Martial ArtsWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a lifelong dream to compete here. It truly shows me the power of visualization and the power of an unshakeable belief. It is just the beginning UFC 189 (7/11/15) McGregor stopped Chad Mendes via strikes at 4:57 of the second round to win the interim UFC featherweight title What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC lightweight champion, former UFC featherweight champion (vacated belt), Cage Warriors 145lb Champion, Cage Warriors 155lb Champion consecutively, Brown Belt BJJ