McGregor got there by knocking out opponent Eddie Alvarez in the second round of their UFC 205 lightweight clash, adding to the featherweight belt he scored against José Aldo last year.
Conor McGregor just made UFC history! #UFC205 pic.twitter.com/Ub8q96UkHj
— Clayton Baker (@Clayton_Baker) November 13, 2016
That’s all well and good, and it’s pretty chill being arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter on planet Earth, but McGregor also successfully defended his shit-talking title with the cockiest soundbite of his very cocky career.
During a post-bout chat with the ever-present Joe Rogan, McGregor spared a second for everyone who doubted he could smash his way through into the history books:
Conor McGregor’s heartfelt apology ?? #UFC205 pic.twitter.com/0S3OE6xDZQ
— BigSport (@BigSportGB) November 13, 2016
HISTORY in NEW YORK CITY!! #UFC205 #UFCNYC @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/2sD7jDP5jT
— #UFC205 (@ufc) November 13, 2016
Source: The Guardian.
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