Conor McGregor's UFC debut was preceded by a STUNNING knockout

A lot has changed for Conor McGregor in last seven years. He has become one of Ireland’s most recognised stars with a bank balance that is envy of most top performers in UFC today. Irishman does not have to look far back to recall a point in time when his fighting abilities were not so profitable and world was not a place where fans were dying to seek his autographs. Let us take a look at how Conor McGregor became a megastar in world of MMA.

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Conor McGregor destroys Ivan Buchinger before his UFC debut

Conor McGregor h always shown a great deal of determination in his fights and h promised fans to blast his way into UFC as he was set to take on Ivan Buchinger in 2012. Conor McGregor, who claims to be a true martial artist stayed true to his word when he destroyed his opponent with a massive left hand in very first round and ded lightweight title to his fearweight crown at Helix during new year’s eve in 2012. It was this fight that earned him a fortune with UFC and powerful left that stopped Ivan Buchinger became one of most feared weapons in UFC. His stunning knockout of Ivan Buchinger instantly went viral and biggest MMA promotion in sport signed Conor McGregor to his first UFC contract in under five weeks from  fight. 

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Conor McGregor makes UFC debut

On his UFC debut, Conor McGregor was booked to take on Marcus Brimage. fight saw Irishman put off his opponent in just 67-seconds, earning him 'Knockout of Night' honours. Conor McGregor went on to score five more victories before earning a shot at  UFC Fearweight Championship against Jose Aldo. McGregor ended  fight in just 13 seconds into first round, which remains fastest victory in UFC title fight history.

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