Conor McGregor is a man.
Conor McGregor . He is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion , and former UFC Featherweight Champion . During his career , McGregor has competed as a featherweight , lightweight , and welterweight . In 2008 , McGregor started his mixed martial arts ( MMA ) career and , in 2012 , he won both the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships , holding both titles concurrently before vacating them to sign with the UFC . He is known for being the biggest pay-per-view draw in MMA history , as well as his extravagant lifestyle and trash talking .