Conor McGregor: podcast appearances and interviews

Conor Anthony McGregor, born on July 14, 1988, is an Irish professional mixed martial artist known for his achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion and was the first fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously. McGregor began competing professionally in MMA in 2008, fighting in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. He earned the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship Featherweight and Lightweight Championships in 2012 before joining the UFC in 2013. After securing five consecutive wins, he claimed the Interim Featherweight Championship by defeating Chad Mendes at UFC 189. He then became the undisputed Featherweight Champion at UFC 194 by knocking out José Aldo in just 13 seconds, the fastest finish in UFC title fight history. In 2016, he acquired the UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. Besides MMA, McGregor has participated in professional boxing, notably facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a widely publicized bout that he lost via TKO. He returned to MMA to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight Championship but was defeated via submission. Known for his drawing power, McGregor is considered the biggest pay-per-view draw in MMA history, with notable events including the UFC 229 fight against Nurmagomedov and his 2017 boxing match against Mayweather. Off the ring, he has engaged in business ventures such as the alcoholic beverage industry and is a co-owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. McGregor's career has also been marked by legal issues, including civil and criminal cases resulting in judgments against him and the loss of sponsorship deals. In recent years, he has announced and later withdrew from a bid for the Irish presidency and has expressed controversial political views.