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In his initial UFC run, ‘The Notorious’ toppled the UFC’s featherweight and lightweight division. Consequently, Conor McGregor has given numerous dazzling moments in the UFC.

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The Irishman reached the pinnacle of the sport when he knocked out Eddie Alvarez, in an effortless performance at UFC 205, to become the first simultaneous UFC double champion. However, his performance wasn’t the only flawless thing he did during that time.

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During the open workouts for UFC 205, McGregor was at the historic Madison Square Garden. Also, it was the first event for the UFC at the garden. With the unique combo, ‘The Notorious’ and MSG, a spectacle was on the way. As the fans always expect big things from ‘The Notorious‘, he delivered.

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After an intense workout, McGregor took the basketball and sunk a perfect shot on his first attempt. Hence, he looked overjoyed. ‘The Notorious’ got a loud pop for his well-placed shot. From what it appeared as his jovial reaction, the UFC icon probably yelled, “Yeah, I’m ‘Mr. I can do both.'”

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Earlier, McGregor put on a show with his open workout performance and owned the MSG.

‘The Notorious’ coming off a revenge victory over Nate Diaz, was high on confidence; His charisma was something never seen before; the sheer conviction was visible in his efforts.

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Later, in the main event of UFC 205 at MSG, ‘The Notorious’ captured the ‘double champ’ status with a magnificent performance.

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Conor McGregor gave a sound performance at MSG

One thing ‘The Notorious’ knows the best is raising the bar under pressure. His ability to stay composed, when all the spotlights are on him, clearly, makes him one of the best fighters.

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Thus, when the UFC finally arrived at the historic garden, ‘The Notorious’ gave a masterpiece.

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McGregor, in his divisional debut at lightweight, shocked the entire world and captured the coveted UFC lightweight championship and immortalize himself as the first simultaneous two-belt holder in UFC history.

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Could the Irishman turn back the clock and find the same success? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Deepak Kumar

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight business brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds. Now, a hardcore fan of names like Petr Yan, Charles Oliveira, and Tony Ferguson, he just can't even miss a single fight. This has helped him develop a passionate understanding of the sport that he hopes to translate into his work. When not working, he likes to hang out with his squad.

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