Conor McGregor: ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor is easily one of the biggest personalities in the UFC. And while this is down to his luxurious lifestyle and erratic behavior, fans often forget that McGregor is one of the most precise strikers in the promotion’s history. So, as he prepares for a potential return in 2023, here’s a look at his top 5 knockouts. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN

Conor McGregor has fought 14 times in the UFC. In these 14 fights, McGregor has racked up ten wins. Moreover, eight of these ten wins have come by way of a knockout. So, here’s a list of his top five knockouts in the UFC.

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Conor McGregor Top 5 knockouts in the UFC

5. Conor McGregor vs Marcus Brimage:

Kicking off our list of top five Conor McGregor knockouts is his victory at his UFC debut in 2013. McGregor took on Marcus Brimage. And the Irishman showed his quick hands and landed two vicious uppercuts. This dropped Brimage. McGregor then jumped on him and finished the fight. The sheer power in the uppercuts means this knockout makes the list.

4. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 1:

McGregor took on Dustin Poirier in a high-octane clash in 2014. ‘The Notorious’ was just getting started and Poirier was his first proper test. And the Irishman passed with flying colors in the very first round when he landed a trademark overhand left on Poirier’s head. This dropped the American and gave McGregor the opportunity to finish the fight.

3. Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes:

Another impressive knockout of Conor McGregor’s UFC career is his win over Chad Mendes. The Irishman took on Mendes for the UFC interim featherweight title. Many expected McGregor to struggle with Medes’ wrestling. However, ‘The Notorious’ showed his class and finished Mendes with a vicious left-right combination after landing a barrage of power punches.

2. Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez:

Number two on our list of Conor McGregor’s knockout is his win over Eddie Alvarez to become the first two-division champion in UFC history. After an exciting first round, McGregor found a different gear in the second. He landed a precise combination and dropped Alvarez. Two more vicious punches followed, and the referee waved it off.

1. Conor McGregor vs Jose Aldo:

And number one on our list has to be his win over Jose Aldo to become the undisputed featherweight champion of the world. While some fans have often called the knockout lucky, there is no doubt it is one of the greatest finishes in history. After months of talking trash, it took McGregor 13 seconds to beat Aldo. The Brazilian leaned in to land a jab. And as he did, McGregor showed his nimble movement and landed the most perfect left hook to the chin. This knocked out Aldo cold. Since this knockout showcased his power and precision, it had to be our number 1.

So, this was our list of Conor McGregor’s top 5 knockouts in the UFC. What do you think was his best?

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