Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor celebrated the 14th anniversary of his fastest knockout.
Conor McGregor shocked the world when he finished the then champion-GUC featherweight champion Jose Aldo in 13 seconds on UFC 194. But years earlier, McGregor achieved a knockout victory that lasted a third of the time that was needed to get the UFC Hall of Famer.
The climb from McGregor to the top of the UFC -Fedweight Division remains one of the largest runs in the MMA history. In just a handful of fighting, McGregor stood up from a talented prospect to the face of the UFC, earning wild knockouts and numerous highlight moments.
Before McGregor finally received the call from the UFC matchmakers, he fought for a small salary in the Irish regional scene. In Letterkenny in April 2011, McGregor needed a blow to flatten his opponent.
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Conor McGregor needed seconds to secure its fastest MMA victory
McGregor was confronted with Paddy Doherty on Immortal Fighting Championship 4, only two fights removed by a stunning loss for Joseph Duffy at Cage Warriors 39. Both men wanted to earn attention from Cage Warriors and other promotions to enter the MMA hierarchy.
Shortly after the opening bell, McGregor pushed forward and went against Doherty on the rise with a left hand that did Doherty cold. Today is the fastest finish in the career of McGregor.
14 years later, McGregor went to X to commemorate the victory that helped him gain Momentum to a run in the UFC.
“14 years ago today I scored the fastest professional MMA Ko of my career. 3 seconds,” McGregor posted. “Letterkenny, Ireland.”
After a follower asked what went through McGregor's spirit when the fight began, McGregor did not hesitate to respond.
“Remove this man here, and soon!” Answered McGregor.
Almost two years until the day after his four-second finish, McGregor made his UFC debut against Marcus Brimage and spent Brimage in the first round.
UFC 314 Star continues to try to lure Conor McGregor for Octagon Showdown
In 2025 the UFC career of McGregor will remain in the dark after a long break of the Octagon. McGregor was potentially permanently teased away from MMA while preparing his Irish presidential campaign.
McGregor has not fought anymore since he injured his leg against Dustin Poirier on UFC 264. He has lost three of his last four fights in general and has not won since he completed Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
In the meantime, McGregor has a potential opponent on the table when he returns to the Octagon in 2025 and then. UFC Lightweight Competier Paddy Pimblett called him after a victory over UFC 314 at McGregor's rival Michael Chandler, which was booked once.
Pimblett made a veiled shot on McGregor while hinted during a future career in Hollywood. The JAB comes after McGregor Chandler had chosen to beat Pimblett on UFC 314 and lost a $ 500,000 bet.
Pimblett has repeatedly plagued a confrontation with McGregor in their career. McGregor was supposed to return to the Octagon last June at UFC 303 against Chandler before withdrawing due to injury.