In the main event of UFC 205, Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez stepped into the Octagon for a historic lightweight title fight to cap off an incredible night of fights. It took just moments for McGregor to land his signature left hand shot and drop Alvarez. Alvarez’ heart showed as he immediately popped back up to his feet. Despite that, McGregor continued to land strikes throughout the remainder of the first round. In the second round, McGregor once again came out aggressive and precise as he landed bombs on Alvarez, ultimately landing a 4-punch combination to get the TKO victory, and claim the lightweight championship, becoming the first man to hold two simultaneous UFC championships.
Immediately, Twitter went wild with reactions to the fight, and McGregor making history in the main event of what was a spectacular night of fights.
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— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) November 13, 2016
Let's GOOOOO @ealvarezfight !!!!!! #shocktheworld #philly #phillypride #ufc hometown https://t.co/VuYBoLUCcL
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) November 13, 2016
@Ealvarezfight it's time boy!!
— TyroneSpong (@Tyrone_spong) November 13, 2016
Here we go, let's see if Conor can back up the talk. #UFC205 #UFCNYC
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) November 13, 2016
Think Conor will win early but if Eddie can get past the 1st 2 rounds I think he will take it 👍🏻#UFCNYC #ufc205
— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) November 13, 2016
I expect Alvarez to attack Connors lead leg with kicks and work the takedown. Should be an awesome fight. #UFC205
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) November 13, 2016
I expect Alvarez to attack Connors lead leg with kicks and work the takedown. Should be an awesome fight. #UFC205
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) November 13, 2016
Eddie dropped. Take a shot! #UFC205
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) November 13, 2016
Yup not lookin great
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) November 13, 2016
Man, Mcgregor has a great precision on his hands
— Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) November 13, 2016
Now that's a 10-8 round
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) November 13, 2016
I'm speechless 😂😂😂#UFC205
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 13, 2016
Wow. What. The. Fuck. That's fucking infuriating. 😡😡
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) November 13, 2016
Mad respect to Conor . Dude shows up & smashes! WOW #UFC205
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 13, 2016
omg that was sick by @TheNotoriousMMA
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) November 13, 2016
Wow Conor made that look way too easy. Sky is the limit for him
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 13, 2016
He said he would do it and it was done! Super proud of @TheNotoriousMMA two weight world champ! 😊 Splendid! #SBG #UFC #historymaker #D12
— Aisling Daly (@aisydaly) November 13, 2016
😶😶😶 #UFC205 @ufc @ufc_brasil #UFCMSG
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) November 13, 2016
History!! @TheNotoriousMMA 🙌🏾
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) November 13, 2016
History #UFC205 pic.twitter.com/T0W7rD0ZI3
— #UFC205 (@ufc) November 13, 2016
Congratulations Conor Mcgregor. Great job @TheNotoriousMMA
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 13, 2016
I think that @TheNotoriousMMA has officially taken over the sport of MMA. His performance at MSG was nothing short of brilliant #ufc205
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) November 13, 2016
Ireland, we did it! https://t.co/6Xdtbcnwrk
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) November 13, 2016