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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 15: Conor McGregor of Ireland interacts with the crowd during the UFC 246 press conference at Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort on January 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 15: Conor McGregor of Ireland interacts with the crowd during the UFC 246 press conference at Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort on January 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UFC fans love watching a good knockout. And one guy who has delivered spectacular knockouts in the UFC is the ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor. As it turns out, McGregor is as much a fan of watching KOs as he is of delivering them. He recently took to Twitter to give his two cents’ worth on a viral UFC heavyweight knockout.
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Conor McGregor has reacted to knockouts publicly before. Whether it was to applaud a fighter or to talk trash about their technique, he often reacts to knockouts. Recently, an MMA fan on Twitter shared a clip of a viral knockout from former UFC heavyweight, Mark Hunt. The Irishman had a few words about the devastating knockout.
Conor McGregor inspired by viral Mark Hunt K. O
Mark Hunt has delivered some of the most memorable knockouts inside and outside the UFC. One of those was against Stefan Struve. The 5’10” Hunt knocking out the 7-foot giant Struve was an unforgettable moment for MMA fans. McGregor seems to have gotten a few ideas after watching a clip of the viral K. O.
The little run he done post his back hand landing was absolute apple juice! Nice shot! I’m gonna lead hook coffin box people when I get back with this exact same motion. Clean. #martialarts #fighting #allithinkabout https://t.co/mpG19PEne6
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 4, 2022
McGregor made another ‘Mystic Mac’ prediction that he will knock out people in a fashion similar to that in the clip when he returns to action. However, McGregor is not the only one who had to say something. Several fans also reacted to the knockout of the giant Struve.
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Social media users discussed the knockout.
When Struve fights we are guaranteed to see something spectacular either him getting a nice sub or him getting slept badly haha
— SAINT! (@SaintCuffz) October 4, 2022
One of those tiny hooks he throws in close at the beginning could probably kill any of us
— spencer (@s_haze10) October 4, 2022
Few fans also discussed his punching power.
Mark Hunt 'King of Walk K.Os' 💪🏻💯
— Agrios (@TheRealAgrios) October 5, 2022
Embarrassing for a guy who KO’d Stipe
— Shaun (@osha3264) October 4, 2022
It’s a shame he had no idea he was so tall and refused to utilise it ever.
— Barrsky85 (@Barrsky85LIVE) October 4, 2022
Thus, ‘The Notorious’ along with several MMA fans, seems to appreciate a good knockout inside the Octagon.
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Conor McGregor holds a few remarkable UFC knockouts under his belt. His resume includes KO/TKO wins over Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes, and Eddie Alvarez.
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 12: Conor McGregor of Ireland celebrates his KO victory over Eddie Alvarez of the United States in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
What makes these wins great are the consequences they brought. McGregor won titles in three of the four T/KOs mentioned before. His win over Dustin Poirier established him as a serious featherweight contender. Jose Aldo was undefeated for almost a decade when McGregor finished him in 13 seconds.
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McGregor’s last finish was a T. K. O victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. The Irishman has had a bad run of luck since. Do you think McGregor can deliver on his aforementioned promise after returning from that horrific leg injury? Let us know in the comments below.
