8 Fighters Who Have Faced Conor McGregor in the Octagon

McGregor crushed Alvarez by technical knockout in the second round at UFC 205 to come out on top for the UFC Lightweight Title.

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McGregor lost to Diaz by accommodation in the second round at UFC 196 and won the rematch by greater part choice at UFC 202.

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McGregor lost to Nurmagomedov by accommodation in the fourth round at UFC 229.

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McGregor lost to Duffy by accommodation in the principal round under the Enclosure Champions flag.

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McGregor lost to Poirier by technical knockout in the second round at UFC 257 and won the principal battle by technical knockout in the primary round at UFC 178.

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McGregor crushed Holloway by consistent choice at UFC Battle Night 26

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McGregor crushed Mendes by technical knockout in the second round at UFC 189 to bring home the UFC Break Featherweight Title.

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McGregor crushed Brimage by technical knockout in the principal round at UFC on Fuel television 9

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