A young Conor McGregor predicts his UFC success in this 2008 video

If there was ever a man destined for success, Conor McGregor is that man.

As promos go, this clip from 2008 that features a 19-year-old McGregor telling the world his dream is to become UFC champion, is right up there with the best. 'The Notorious' is barely recognisable without his trademark beard, but he still displays plenty of his trademark confidence as the video flicks between then and now. In the run up to the biggest fight of his career, a youthful McGregor tells the camera: "I am the future." Scary. Someone get him on the phone - we want next week's Lotto numbers. https://youtu.be/8e3jnk56jh8 And here's that original interview in full with an almost unrecognisable McGregor (until he opens his mouth). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VHkNxmbvR8 We can't wait for the fight with Jose Aldo - even just to see if 'Mystic Mac' was right. July 11 can't come soon enough. Clip via UFC Ultimate Fighting Champion