Learn more about Conor McGregor's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2008
- 19 wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- 14 first round finishes
- Has won 18 of his last 21 and three of his last five
- Amateur record: 1-0
- Both Diaz fights and Cerrone fight were at welterweight
- First fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously and third to win titles in two weight classes
- Had 2017 boxing match with future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather
UFC History
UFC 264 (7/10/21) McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 5:00 of the first round
UFC 257 (1/24/21) McGregor was stopped by Dustin Poirier via strikes at 2:32 of the second round
UFC 246 (1/18/20) McGregor stopped Donald Cerrone via strikes at :40 of the first round
UFC 229 (10/6/18) McGregor was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov via neck crank at 3:03 of the fourth round in a bout for the UFC lightweight title
UFC 205 (11/12/16) McGregor stopped Eddie Alvarez via strikes at 3:04 of the second round to win the UFC lightweight title
UFC 202 (8/20/16) McGregor won a five round majority decision over Nate Diaz
UFC 196 (3/5/16) McGregor was submitted by Nate Diaz at 4:12 of the second round
UFC 194 (12/12/15) McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo at :13 of the first round to win the undisputed UFC featherweight title
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
UFC Fight Night (1/18/15) McGregor stopped Dennis Siver via strikes at 1:54 of the second round
UFC 178 (9/27/14) McGregor stopped Dustin Poirier via strikes at 1:46 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/19/14) McGregor stopped Diego Brandao via strikes at 4:05 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/17/13) McGregor won a three round unanimous decision over Max Holloway
UFC on FUEL TV (4/6/13) McGregor stopped Marcus Brimage via strikes at 1:07 of the first round
Q&A
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
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
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
What 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
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None. I have a masters in unarmed combat
What was your job before you started fighting? Plumber for 1 year, quit and pursued the combat dream ever since
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Boxing Champion
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Two weight champion, 3.5-second KO in professional Mixed Martial Arts
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Knee
