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13th Dec 2015

VIDEO: Conor McGregor is calmness personified during his first interview as champion

And the new...

JOE

Enjoy this moment, you’ve earned it.

Conor McGregor appears to be still in a zen-like state following his stunning 13-second knockout victory over Jose Aldo.

The newly crowned UFC featherweight champion spoke to Megan Olivi backstage after the event.

The Notorious broke down exactly how he knocked out the longstanding champ, how his prediction for the fight came true once again and he also thanked the Irish fans for their support from the build up to the fight itself.

“I feel clean. I feel my work has paid off.”