“I believe in believing. My coach John Kavanagh is a big atheist, and he is always trying to persuade people to his way of thinking, and I think, 'What a waste of energy.' If people want to believe in this god or that god, that's fine by me; believe away. But I think we can be our own gods. I believe in myself.”

Irish professional mixed martial artist

Conor McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist. He is known for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and for becoming the first fighter to hold UFC titles in two weight classes at the same time. He was also a simultaneous Cage Warriors Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight champion. His public profile is built on his achievements in combat sports and the sharp, declarative style that has made him widely quoted.