How did Conor McGregor win against Jose Aldo?
McGregor’s meteoric rise through the featherweight ranks since his debut in 2013 led to the Irishman being booked to fight Aldo in December 2015. In a fight that very few backed McGregor to win, he ended Aldo’s decade-long unbeaten run with a single punch landed in the first exchange of the fight.
How long did it take for McGregor to defeat Jose Aldo?
13 seconds
After a year of hype and buildup, the Dublin, Ireland native delivered on his promise in the main event of UFC 194 Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, taking just 13 seconds to end Jose Aldo’s reign as UFC featherweight champion as well as his decade-long unbeaten streak.
Who was the favorite in McGregor vs Aldo?
While this might seem a bit shocking, McGregor was actually a favorite against Aldo before the UFC featherweight champ bowed out of their UFC 189 showdown. Aldo opened as a minus-210 favorite when the bout was announced, but McGregor supporters eventually swung the line in the Irishman’s favor.
What were the odds for McGregor Diaz?
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz: Early Odds for UFC 196 Main Event
| UFC 196 McGregor vs. Diaz Odds | |
|---|---|
| Fighter | Odds |
| Conor McGregor | -370 |
| Nick Diaz | +310 |
| Source: Odds Shark |
How many times has McGregor been underdog?
Throughout his entire career in the UFC, Conor McGregor has opened as the betting underdog only twice before. The first was against Chad Mendes when he opened as a +100 underdog but closed as a -190 favorite.
Is Jose Aldo a good fighter?
Aldo is widely considered as one the best mixed martial artists of all-time, and as the greatest featherweight ever. As of 6 December 2021, he is ranked #3 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
How long did Conor McGregor knockout Aldo?
John Kavanagh reveals regret that Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194 and remains ‘obsessed’ with the Brazilian. Conor McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, admits he is still ‘obsessed’ with Jose Aldo and ‘regrets’ how the Irishman’s 13-second knockout at UFC 194 unfolded.