Athlete Quote by Dustin Poirier

He sells, he knows how to talk, he's smart, he's no fool. McGregor doesn't fight, he just reacts, he's never first to throw a…

— Glover Teixeira

McGregor has no respect for the sport, for the person. That's it. He's not good for the sport.

— Jose Aldo

McGregor is a great fighter, and he is doing his job very well. He is very intelligent; he knows exactly what he is doing.

— Anderson Silva

A personality like Conor's appeals to the Russian people a lot. He's always ready to go, he knocks people out and he's tough.

— Artem Lobov

I don't follow the UFC as closely as some of my peers do. Obviously, Conor McGregor is a super talented guy. He is the…

— Bobby Roode

McGregor is very good at what he does.

— The Korean Zombie

McGregor sells the show and fights well, he's a real athlete who doesn't get out of shape and is always training.

— Glover Teixeira

A lot of people look down on people who are successful, but Conor McGregor is successful because he runs his mouth and he knows…

— Stephen Thompson

Conor McGregor is a tough competitor. He proved throughout the years in the UFC that he can fight standing up.

— Floyd Mayweather, Jr

McGregor is a good fighter, has a flashy striking, but he's not good enough to beat Aldo.

— Patricio Freire

McGregor has a good punch, but he cannot say that he's the biggest puncher. MMA gloves are tiny - four ounces - so when…

— Jose Aldo

In my opinion, and I think a lot of people's opinions, Conor is the best fighter in the world.

— Dillon Danis