1.) McGregor Silences the Doubters
People either love or hate Conor McGregor. The brash and cocky Irishman has captivated fans and brought a wealth of attention to the sport and money into fighters’ pockets. McGregor climbed his way up the rankings, calling out every opponent along the way and putting his money where his mouth was by defeating them all. For a long time, people were waiting for him to finally be shut up by a legitimate fighter.
He faced the most legitimate fighter in his division when he fought Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo. Aldo had been champion for over 6 years and won 18 consecutive fights prior to his title defense against McGregor at UFC 194. The rivalry became bitter and many thought that McGregor had gotten into Aldo’s head with the constant verbal tirades he went on against the UFC Legend. Mystic Mac dethroned Aldo in a stunning first round knockout, becoming the first man to defeat Aldo in the UFC.
