Conor McGregor had made a successful, history-making career as a knockout artist - so much so that he's only ever one bout via submission.
'The Notorious' is one of the best strikers in the MMA game and that trusty let hand has put away a whole host of greats - including the likes of Eddie Alvarez and Jose Aldo in UFC championship wins.
But a lot is made of McGregor's lack of ability on the canvas, with his two defeats inside the Octagon seeing him tap out to Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
While it's clear that the Irishman is much more dangerous standing up, he has demonstrated an adept ground game in the past - specifically in his first ever professional MMA title triumph.
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On 6 June 2012, McGregor took on Dave Hill for the vacant Cage Warriors featherweight championship in a huge co-main event in Dublin.
Hill had never been submitted in his MMA career but hometown hero McGregor forced him to tap out in the second round after applying a rear-naked choke.
The full fight is available on YouTube, with the stoppage arriving just before the 19th minute mark.
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A 23-year-old McGregor moved to 11-2 with the victory and despite his incredible rise to stardom, the bout remains the only time he has won courtesy of submission.
UFC's first ever two-weight world champion returns to action on 23 January at UFC 257 when he takes on Dustin Poirier in a rematch from UFC 178.
McGregor was the victor in round one last time out and he's promised to deliver again in his first appearance on 'Fight Island'.
The main event is just a lightweight bout but messages from UFC's Twitter have indicated that it will be for the title despite Nurmagomedov still holding the belt even with his retirement announcement in October.
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