Man of the moment Conor McGregor has thanked Irish fans for their enormous support and said it’s taken a lifetime to get to a win like last night.
The Dublin UFC fighter made history in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, when he beat Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds.
Taking to his Instagram account to put the fight into words, Conor wrote an emotional message to fans:
“To the naked eye it was 13 seconds, but to my team and my family it has been a lifetime of work to get to that 13 seconds,” he wrote.
“It is an honor to be playing a part in this great companies continued growth and success and an honor to top off a phenomenal week in the sports history.
“Thank you to all the fans who travelled and made this week what it was!! The traveling Irish are untouchable when it comes to creating the atmosphere needed to make a week like this what it was!!
“I am forever blown away by the support of my country. We have changed the game forever!!! Respect to a great champion in Jose Aldo. The true greats will always overcome adversity,” he added.