Published 16:56 IST, April 6th 2020

Conor McGregor made his UFC debut with a spectacular KO win 7 years ago today: Watch

Conor McGregor made his UFC debut on this day exactly seven years ago against Marcus Brimage in a featherweight contest that resulted in a vicious knockout.

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Cor McGregor, arguably biggest name in history of modern-day combat sports me his UFC debut on this day exactly seven years ago. After creating a lot of buzz in European MMA leagues, Cor McGregor finally paved his way to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2013 and went on to unleash a spectacular first-round KO in his very first fight. Here’s how ‘ Mystic Man’ surprised Marcus Brim his seven years ago.

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UFC news: Cor McGregor UFC debut on this day in 2013

first double champ of UFC me his debut for promotion opposite Marcus Brim in a fearweight contest at ‘UFC on Fuel TV 9: Gerard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi’. fight was expected to be a long-lasting fight between two promising fearweight fighters but Cor McGregor ended night quickly with a vicious first-round kckout. As soon as bout began, Cor McGregor wasted time in landing combinations over Marcus Brim and kcked him out in just over a minute. An emotional Cor McGregor cried tears of joy after his first UFC victory and shouted “Dana. 60 cheese baby” which later went onto become an iconic phrase in UFC.

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UFC news: Cor McGregor next fight

Cor McGregor is currently out of fights amidst global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. However, Irish fighter is expected to return as soon as medical crisis dies down. After kcking out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, Cor McGregor reportedly h plans to return to octagon in summer. However, coronavirus pandemic has forced him to postpone his plans. re are official reports about Cor McGregor’s return yet.

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16:56 IST, April 6th 2020