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What are some of Conor McGregor’s most famous fights?

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Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist who gained fame in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In 2015–16 he won UFC titles in two different weight classes.

Some of McGregor’s famous fights include:

  • July 2015: Defeated Chad Mendes to clinch his first UFC championship
  • December 2015: Defeated JosĂ© Aldo with a sensational knockout in 13 seconds to win the UFC featherweight championship
  • August 2016: Defeated Nate Diaz by majority decision.
  • November 2016: Defeated Eddie Alvarez to win the UFC lightweight championship
  • August 2017: Lost to Floyd Mayweather, Jr., by technical knockout in the 10th round
  • October 2018: Lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov after tapping out in the fourth round; the animosity between the two fighter led to a post-match brawl involving members of their teams
  • July 2021: Lost to Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg
  • July 2026: Lost to Max Holloway after suffering a severe knee injury about a minute into the bout, his first fight in five year