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In 2016, we started to see McGregor jump around the divisions and his body actually looks better for it even if his performances didn’t go exactly according to plan. Nate Diaz rivalry begins and history is made – 2016 He then shocked the world in 13 seconds against Aldo to become UFC featherweight championGetty Images - Gettyīut those weight cuts were becoming harder and his days at 145Ibs were numberedGetty Images - Getty McGregor won the interim featherweight title against Chad Mendes in 2015Getty Images - Getty He first won the interim featherweight title by stopping Chad Mendes in the second round of their fight before unifying the division with a spectacular one-punch KO win over fight legend Jose Aldo.Īfter achieving his primary dream of becoming a champion McGregor brought his featherweight run to an end as each weight cut become harder than the last. McGregor stopped Poirier inside one round when the pair first met at UFC 178Getty Images - GettyĬhad Mendes, Jose Aldo and UFC gold – 2015Īfter easily taking out underwhelming opponent Denis Siver, McGregor faced a serious step up in opposition in his next two fights. He continued to look like one of the very biggest featherweights you’ll ever see and a move up in weight seemed inevitable, but he had things to accomplish first. He quickly dispatched of him too and proved he was legit.ĭuring this time McGregor’s hairstyle often changed but his body remained the same despite having a few more tattoos on it.

McGregor went from Cage Warriors to the UFC featherweight division and scored a debut KO in 2013Gettyīy 2014, McGregor was starting to become a superstar within the sport and saw the UFC put on an event in his hometown of Dublin.Īfter beating Diego Brandao by first-round knockout, he bagged himself a fight against one of featherweight’s bigger fish – Dustin Poirier. One look at young the 5ft 9in man told you he had a very tough time making 145lbs but that didn’t stop him from performing at the weight. The 24-year-old captured the attention of fight fans not only for his impressive display and charismatic personality but also for his sheer size as a featherweight. McGregor looked flawless in his UFC debut, quickly taking out Marcus Brimage in Stockholm to announce himself to the MMA world. He has packed on muscle during his recovery and appears a lot bulkierIG: DEBUT – 2013 The Irishman has packed on plenty of muscle The Irishman has undergone quite the body transformation since joining the MMA leader in 2013 and going on to become the biggest star in the history of the sport where he became a two-weight champion. Conor McGregor is closing in on a return to the octagon and looks fighting fit ahead of a potential run at the welterweight division title.