Best fights of Conor McGregor
Over 18 years as a professional, Conor McGregor has compiled a 22-7 (20) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Conor McGregor KOs José Aldo in 13 seconds
On December 12, 2015 Conor McGregor fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. McGregor was 27 years old with a record of 18-2, and Aldo was 29 with a record of 25-1. McGregor was on a 14-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 18-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped José Aldo via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Conor McGregor KOs Eddie Alvarez
On November 12, 2016 Conor McGregor fought Eddie Alvarez for the UFC lightweight title. McGregor was 28 years old with a record of 20-3, and Alvarez was 32 with a record of 28-4. McGregor was coming off a win and Alvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped Eddie Alvarez via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Conor McGregor KOs Chad Mendes
On July 11, 2015 Conor McGregor fought Chad Mendes for the vacant Interim UFC featherweight title. McGregor was 26 years old with a record of 17-2, and Mendes was 30 with a record of 17-2. McGregor was on a 13-fight winning streak and Mendes was coming off a win. McGregor stopped Chad Mendes via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in their 2nd fight
On August 20, 2016 Conor McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. McGregor was 28 years old with a record of 19-3, and Diaz was 31 with a record of 19-10. McGregor was coming off a loss, while Diaz was on a 2-fight winning streak. McGregor won via majority decision.
5. Conor McGregor KOs Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds
On January 18, 2020 Conor McGregor faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout. McGregor was 31 years old with a record of 21-4, and Cerrone was 36 with a record of 36-13. McGregor was coming off a loss and Cerrone was on a 2-fight losing streak. McGregor stopped Donald Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Conor McGregor KOs Dustin Poirier
On September 27, 2014 Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. McGregor was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Poirier was 25 with a record of 16-3. McGregor was on a 11-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped Dustin Poirier via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Conor McGregor KOs Ivan Buchinger
On December 31, 2012 Conor McGregor fought Ivan Buchinger for the vacant Cage Warriors lightweight title. McGregor was 24 years old with a record of 11-2, and Buchinger was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGregor was on a 7-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped Ivan Buchinger via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Conor McGregor loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov via KO
On October 6, 2018 Conor McGregor fought Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. McGregor was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Nurmagomedov was 30 with a record of 26-0. McGregor was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor via neck crank in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Conor McGregor submits Dave Hill
On June 2, 2012 Conor McGregor fought Dave Hill for the vacant Cage Warriors featherweight title. McGregor was 23 years old with a record of 10-2, and Hill was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGregor was on a 6-fight winning streak. McGregor submitted Dave Hill via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Conor McGregor KOs Dennis Siver
On January 18, 2015 Conor McGregor faced Dennis Siver in a featherweight bout. McGregor was 26 years old with a record of 16-2, and Siver was 36 with a record of 22-9. McGregor was on a 12-fight winning streak and Siver was coming off a win. McGregor stopped Dennis Siver via TKO in the 2nd round.