Both of Conor McGregor's early mixed martial arts (MMA) losses came by way of submission.

But according to Urijah Faber, we could very well see a third surrender when "Notorious" takes on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight champion Jose Aldo in the main event of UFC 189, which goes down on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada (details).

Here's what "The California Kid" told Fight Hub TV (via Bloody Elbow):

"He's a tough fighter, but there is some give in him. Don't get it twisted, there are guys who have never given up. I think he's had to submit a couple of times. When push comes to shove and life is on the line, the guy would be happy to give up."

Faber knows all too well just what kind of intensity Aldo brings to the cage, as he suffered a five-round beating to his legs at WEC 48 back in 2010. Still, despite having his thigh battered and bruised, Faber stayed in the fight and limped his way to the finish line.

As it stands, Aldo -- a jiu-jitsu black belt -- only has two submission wins to his credit. Will he add a third at the expense of McGregor this July?