Conor McGregor’s tribute to fans, friends and family is one of a true champion

The party is still going strong in Las Vegas but Conor McGregor has taken a moment to thank those that got him to the top of the UFC mountain.

The new featherweight champ posted a photo of himself entering the octagon at the MGM Grand last night ahead of his victory over Jose Aldo, along with a message that said:

"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 also paid tribute to Aldo, whom he had spent the past year baiting ahead of their fight, adding: "Respect to a great champion in Jose Aldo. The true greats will always overcome adversity. I wish him and his loyal team well on their journey back. Much respect."

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The full message reads:

Thank you for all the kind messages!
I am extremely grateful and proud to be in the position I am in.
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.
Congratulations to the staff at the UFC on a historic week in the sports history and an amazing 2015 for the company.
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.
I wish him and his loyal team well on their journey back. Much respect.
Thank you all!!!