Published 14:25 IST, April 20th 2020
UFC: 3 Conor McGregor records in UFC that are unlikely to be broken anytime soon
Conor McGregor has taken the world of UFC by storm ever since entering the promotion. Here's a look at three of his records that are still intact.
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Cor McGregor has held several records under his name. Some of m were broken over time, while some of m are still intact. In 2016, Cor McGregor became first man to hold two division belts in UFC, which is considered to be his prime moment. However, Irish fighter has been setting records with each and every fight. After an exile of more than a year, Cor McGregor finally returned inside octagon against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 and went on to unleash a sensational 40-second KO victory. However, t everyone kws that Cor McGregor set ar record with his latest victory over Donald Cerrone. Here are three Cor McGregor records that appear to be unbreakable.
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UFC: Three Cor McGregor records which appear unbreakable
Thirteen-second kckout victory in a title fight
Cor McGregor took just 13 seconds to kck fearweight title out of Jose Aldo's hands at UFC 194. Earlier billed as fastest kckout in UFC history, feat lost its top spot to Jorge Masvidal’s five-second kckout against Ben Askren. However, Cor McGregor’s 13-second kckout victory over Jose Aldo is still regarded as fastest KO in a title fight in UFC history till date.
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KO victory across three weight classes
Cor McGregor is only fighter in UFC to have registered kckout victories across three different weight classes (fearweight, lightweight, and welterweight). During his fearweight reign, Cor McGregor kcked out veterans like Dustin Poirier, Marcus Brim, Ch Mended, and Jose Aldo. In lightweight division, Cor McGregor kcked out Eddie Alvarez for UFC lightweight title at UFC 205 and finally kcked out Donald Cerrone in 170 lbs division at UFC 246.
Highest selling pay-per-views
re is doubt that Cor McGregor brings fame and spotlight along with him, as he comfortably resides in three highest-selling PPV events in UFC history. Khabib vs McGregor is still highest-earning PPV, while Cor McGregor’s two battles with Nate Diaz reside at second and third spot. Cor McGregor also participated in a massive cross-promotion boxing match with Floyd Maywear in 2017.
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(Im courtesy: UFC.com)
14:25 IST, April 20th 2020