Conor McGregor
Mixed martial artist and UFC champion
Born
July 14th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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A mixed martial artist from Ireland, achieved significant recognition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gained initial fame by winning the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships. In 2015, became the UFC Featherweight Champion after defeating José Aldo in just 13 seconds, marking one of the fastest knockouts in UFC title fight history. Later captured the UFC Lightweight Championship, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously. Expanded career into boxing with a high-profile match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017.
UFC Featherweight Champion
UFC Lightweight Champion
Fastest knockout in a UFC title fight
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