WATCH: Conor McGregor: Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the most popular and successful fighters in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Known for his quick wit and even quicker hands, McGregor has made a name for himself as a devastating striker with a penchant for delivering lightning-fast knockouts. In this article, we’ll take a look at McGregor’s top 5 lightning-fast knockouts.
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Knockouts by Conor McGregor
- Jose Aldo – UFC 194 (13 seconds)
Perhaps McGregor’s most famous victory, his fight against the then-UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 194 was over before it even began. In just 13 seconds, McGregor landed a devastating left hook that sent Aldo crashing to the mat, ending the fight and crowning McGregor the new UFC featherweight champion.
2. Dustin Poirier – UFC 178 (1 minute, 46 seconds)
In their first meeting, McGregor faced off against fellow top contender Dustin Poirier at UFC 178. McGregor wasted no time in asserting his dominance, landing a series of devastating punches and kicks that left Poirier reeling. In just 1 minute and 46 seconds, McGregor finished off Poirier with a left hook that sent him crashing to the mat.
- Marcus Brimage – UFC on Fuel TV 9 (1 minute, 7 seconds)
McGregor’s UFC debut was nothing short of spectacular. Facing off against Marcus Brimage at UFC on Fuel TV 9, McGregor wasted no time in showcasing his striking skills. In just over a minute, McGregor landed a series of punches and kicks that left Brimage dazed and confused, eventually finishing him off with a straight left that sent him to the canvas.
- Chad Mendes – UFC 189 (4 minutes, 57 seconds)
After Aldo pulled out of their scheduled fight at UFC 189, McGregor faced off against Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title. Though Mendes was a tough opponent, McGregor’s striking proved to be too much for him to handle. In the second round, McGregor landed a devastating left hand that sent Mendes crashing to the mat, finishing the fight with just three seconds left in the round.
- Diego Brandao – UFC Fight Night 46 (4 minutes, 5 seconds)
In his first UFC main event, McGregor faced off against Diego Brandao at UFC Fight Night 46. Though Brandao was a tough opponent, McGregor’s striking proved to be too much for him. In the first round, McGregor landed a series of punches and kicks that left Brandao reeling, eventually finishing him off with a left hook that sent him to the mat.
In conclusion, Conor McGregor is a fighter who has made a name for himself with his quick and devastating striking. These five knockouts are just a small sample of the incredible power and precision that he brings to the octagon. Fans of MMA will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating McGregor’s next fight, to see what new feats of striking excellence he can achieve.
