I don't believe in talent. Talent doesn't exist.

I worked my ass off to earn what I have. You have to understand, not many people where I come from get to experience this kind of life.

It's important to stay hydrated - first thing I do in the morning is stretch and drink water.

My name, the McGregor name, my family's motto ... means royal is in my blood. That goes way back. So for [Aldo] to say he is the king and I am the joker, if this was a different time, I would invade his favela on horseback and kill anyone that was not fit to work. But we are in a new time. So I'll whoop his ass in July.

Getting enough protein is important when I train, to help build muscle and recover, so I'll supplement with protein shakes.

Sometimes the truth hurts. It hurts because they have a weakness - and I exploit weakness.

I don't use machines - animals don't use machines.