Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway | UFC Fights We Are Thankful For 2023 - Day 3

[@Smoker5739]

Conor’s biggest issue is he lost what made his standup game good. He adopted a boxing heavy style and became heavy on his feet. He use to be light on his feet and use his kicks to create distance and set up strikes and the pace of the fight.

[@TheFN19]

he seemed to lose a lot of his speed in his recent fights compared to his 145 run. idk if its also bec of him going up in weight or also a result of him being heavy on his feet

[@Daraptii]

@@TheFN19 I think its definitely him going up in weight and his cardio getting compromised as the result. The cut to 145 wouldve been detrimental to his health if he kept it up as he aged.

[@bomboclaatpunaniman9387]

⁠@@TheFN19definitely because he changed up his style, arguably his best performance was against Eddie at 155 and he looked lightning fast in that fight. He boxed Floyd and fell in love with boxing, thinking that he can bring that back to MMA. After he fought Floyd is when that sparring video came out of Conor using that new high guard, planted feet, boxing heavy style and you see him get hit loads by his sparring partner. It's got barely anything to do with the weight. him light on his feet, unpredictable and pressuring his opponent into running into that straight left is by far the best Conor we've seen and he threw all of that out the window for a style that doesn't seem to work nearly as well

[@themarketm8382]

Conor's style was never compatible with the new era of calf kicks. Look at his stance vs Aldo, Alvarez etc... in this era he would have been chewed up before he got into boxing range

[@marwin4348]

MMA evolved a lot, the level back then was much lower. His style would not work as well anymore. He expends way too much energy doing wild kicks that don't do a lot of damage and hes very vulnerable to calf kicks.

[@lohiya1239]

conor was scary back then!! new mma fans thinks he is just a trash talker but bruh this guy was scary!!

[@Tampabay4life]

“Was”

[@skimask5933]

@@Tampabay4lifeyeah so was masvidal and silva and many many others whats ur point

[@Ezequiel2035]

I think this is exaggerating, Max was 22 years old in that fight.... he was just beginning his career.

[@abhirajjyadeput4047]

@@Ezequiel2035conor was also begging of his career that was just his 2nd ufc fight .

[@AccursedHawk]

@@skimask5933 Masvidal was never scary bro... real fans knew that dude wasn't legit

[@kingabear]

It's criminal that we didn't get to see these guys run it back in their respective primes.

[@Unosolo_23]

IMO Max is still in his prime... Conor was an animal back then! Conors definitely not this Conor anymore 💪 edit: thanks for the likes!

[@pkstarrrstorrm]

@@Unosolo_23max is amazing, it’s just sad we got people like volk and Islam

[@Unosolo_23]

@@pkstarrrstorrm yessir! Islam and Volk are like those bosses you just can't beat 😂

[@MMAVoodoo]

This WAS Conor in his prime. Fighting at a light weight, staying light on his feet, pressuring yet staying at range

[@Gleeshhh]

@@MMAVoodoofeatherweight but you’re 100% right this was prime Conor

[@r.f2173]

I really appreciate Joe's detailed commentary in this fight. Super informative

[@losingapathy]

actually cool to see him nerd out when he's commentating, he clearly is passionate about the sport which is why hes such a great commentator

[@r.f2173]

@@losingapathy I prefer his commentary to basically all the other commentators. Based on the other commentators that I've heard, Joe almost always sounds like he's the only one that knows what's going on in detail.

[@losingapathy]

@@r.f2173 yeah compared to people like DC that just kinda mumble or say "wow" when stuff happens i really appreciate what he brings to the table

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

It's better to not here any of it but the punches

[@r.f2173]

@@heveyweightheveyweight5399 Nice. For someone like me who's interested in why fighters do what they do, commentary can bring a lot of value.

[@derecktorres510]

Whos here after the masterclass performance of Holloway over Gaethje

[@marccheripka6558]

Conor sleeps Justin as well

[@ChrisCovington-cv4wi]

@@marccheripka6558maybe in 2016

[@thetony8959]

Word. Max and Justin both would kill Conor now

[@JohnRenzDefensor-u5b]

me hehe

[@marccheripka6558]

@@thetony8959 no

[@SpinosaurusTheProudSocialist]

Featherweight Conor was just built different, his run at 145 is legendary.

[@conjj17]

Think he tore his ACL in this fight too, at the end of the second round.

[@fd4553]

I miss this conor

[@jmz2144]

FW GOAT

[@avilionstars]

mystic mac era was up there with some of the best

[@chillguy72]

​@@jmz2144why fw goat when he never defended the belt I don't think so volks is the fw goat

[@gunnarbeamer8603]

Crazy watching this back and seeing Max’s improvement with his hands. And to see how fluid Connor used to be before he switched his style

[@winslowwong9719]

Max also throws that low side kick to the knee nowadays too. Conor landed it at will in the first round.

[@jessebremner5209]

Young 145 Conor was a beast. You can see how much bigger and stronger he was then max and how much that determined the fight . Even just the power of strikes was at a different level...max def has incredible hands but Conor was so unorthodox and had the feet to boot back then

[@joce3679]

No es que max no fuera bueno con sus manos, hay mucha diferencia de alcance y connor manejaba muy bien la distancia y el timing del combate

[@joce3679]

​@thomascali4694por fin alguien que razona, a connor lo arruinaron los vicios

[@douglasbonet692]

​@@joce3679 Sim,Max sempre foi bom de boxe,mas pegou um Connor que nesse auge aí, venceria todos na divisão

[@vic8099]

Man the volume and pressure by conor in this fight was just a piece of art

[@rustyshackleford69420_]

Eddie Alvarez was Conor's true canvas.

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

Volume and pressure that Holloway would go on to break his future opponents with. Honestly think this was quite pivotal fight for Max.

[@amorgan5844]

​@@rustyshackleford69420_absolutely the best stand up performance to date.

[@Bathingwookie]

@@Fightconnoisseur96besides losing a SD to Bermudez before this fight Max was on a 3 fight win streak before this and went onto a 13 fight win streak after.

[@americandissident9062]

Conor was able to dictate pace, pressure, and distance using his kicks, which came hard and fast at the body from the front, side, and with both legs. He doesn’t do that anymore. He just wants to box and boxing alone is not enough in this sport.

[@buryitdeep]

Too many people forget how good Conor was.

[@TheDaggwood]

I don't think most forgot, they've just moved on to fighters that actually defended belts and didn't dope.

[@joeswanson5486]

Prime Connor lost to Diaz and barley beat him in the rematch. All Connor has going for him really is 5 good wins which 2 of those are wins over 145 Dustin and an early max who had 6 less fights and 4 years younger than Connor atp. The other good wins are Jose Aldo, mendes and Eddie which those are all good but you can’t be near Max Volk or Aldo goat status with 5 good wins

[@Emperor_1971]

@@joeswanson5486I think the mayweather fight change Conor overall mostly cardio but fighting like he was hungry then no one would beat him if anything just khabib

[@itzervo3159]

@@joeswanson5486prime conor was ufc 205, not 202

[@yohanchristian9572]

@@TheDaggwood Crazy calling Conor a doper when he haven't popped for anything while people like Islam and Jon probably In your goat list

[@r.f2173]

who's here after UFC 300?

[@Styles1991]

Everyone instantly remembers max getting his ass kicked 😂

[@Ironkid4]

@@Styles1991hater!

[@Ironkid4]

I came back to this video to see how much more max improved and not for getting his ass kicked

[@ИлкоГеоргиев-и3с]

Max is the best boxer in UFC

[@Ezywithdahezy]

Tf how u know😂

[@Gottiline_Ace]

Crazy to see what a primed and focused Connor looked like. Max has come a long way also. Two legendary guys in the sport for sure.

[@apos6]

Such a fun fight for 2 fighters that would both achieve great things in the UFC. Run it back at lightweight in 2024.

[@jeepsrtslw]

Catch weight 165

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

​@jeepsrtslw That's 5lbs .. That's not a catch weight. That's advantage Conor

[@Icxnnn]

conor eats max at lightweight bro

[@Icxnnn]

@@jeepsrtslwconor aint no welterweight he’ll be cutting again

[@distinctr6862]

@rootiyriddle636nah that’s belal muhammad lol

[@kendanzan8088]

this was one of conors best performances IMO. the movement, flow, and creativeness in his striking.. he pretty much created his own style that worked for him and he would execute beautifully. this was the martial artist that truly distinguished him from anyone else i'd seen

[@teeanahera8949]

Even compared to Adesanya who created his own “stylebender” style?

[@TheRealK33N]

@@teeanahera8949bro wtf 😂😭

[@KUBZ789]

With a torn ACL too

[@shitcomment]

And the takedowns and the pursuit to get into greater positions

[@AndresGarcia-vu2uo]

@@teeanahera8949Anderson Silva did it first

[@MrGh0st396]

Current Max vs Prime McGregor is now my favorite hypothetical fight

[@evanvanwinkle4294]

I think max would starch him 🤣🤣

[@malacoda9421]

Max is slowly going out of his prime. He has taken too much damage. It's less noticeable because how good he is. Before Volk Max was at his prime.

[@WhiskyHarpy]

@@evanvanwinkle4294 Don't be so fast to think so. Look at how Conor controls the ring in this fight and his variability with striking. He was a ferocious fighter when he was in his prime.

[@jhsrt985]

Same

[@israeloagiledintlhe4166]

I think prime Conor beats any version of Max, cause he was doing the things you should be doing to Max, pressure him then take a step back and he'll rush you with no set up, then that's when you counter, his ego makes him always want to get even after you blitz in on him, Volk did that to him in the 3rd fight🤷🏾‍♂️

[@darkskinwhite]

Dear UFC, can you guys please start putting the dates these fights happened when you upload them? Thanks.

[@DevilFrog61]

This was Connor's second fight in the UFC on August 17, 2013

[@ratulabdullah6798]

​@@DevilFrog61Also max's second (?) I think his first was dustin p

[@Upoyd]

@@ratulabdullah6798no max had already had like 3-4 fights in between that and this one

[@aceventura3935]

No

[@tremendousone]

Insane to think this was just another prospect vs prospect at the time. But these guys have gone on to be two of the most notable mma fighters ever. I wonder if there’s any fights that could be made like that now with the same potential.

[@luxphos4340]

Tsarukyan début in the UFC against Islam makagev is pretty wild too

[@FinnMMA]

St Denis vs Arman maybe

[@jessedejong9889]

usman vs strickland

[@LOLCAMz]

Probably loads of them we just dint know yet

[@mrmalone28]

Unlike Mystic Mac you can’t predict this shit.

[@bugsgunnie476]

I love how much respect both showed during this fight, they both still talk about this fight very positively to this day from what I’ve seen and that makes me happy

[@suryawardian8]

Of course no one makes stupid riots in the ring after the match, you know

[@mertensiano1952]

always is good to see vintage version from this fighters. Conor, Holloway, Aldo, Poirier, Zombie, Egdar, RDA…

[@djkillstreak33]

Vintage aldo is special edgar to that yair beating holds a special place in my heart

[@MoneyMan-mo2tg]

5:04 when you press Y instead of X

[@KRASHHHHHHHHHHH]

🤣🤣

[@90979]

Connor looks like a kitten playing with his meal 😂… the way he moves his hands is just like a curious cat.

[@Silent_Shadow]

❄️ 🏔 🌨 and 🪡 💉 🪡 have changed a once brilliant fighter named Conor.

[@unbroken1010]

You go to the p Diddy after party

[@kendanzan8088]

his use of kicks during this fight is unbelievable. never seen someone use kicks so creatively and freely. guess this what bruce lee meant when he said "be like water" 😂😂

[@Ислам-ц9э3т]

такие удары ногами это шоу ,хабиб вам это доказал ,это не бой а цирк для вас

[@Geauxmaha]

@@Ислам-ц9э3тkhabum is married to his cousin.

[@jaydenjackson1563]

145 Conor 😂

[@calebhu6383]

Jon Jones also has this never ending arsenal of kicks

[@migmigeviota2109]

​@@Ислам-ц9э3т lol that is because Gregor's style when fighting Nurmegedov was already different. He was already not Bruce Lee when they fought. Gregor messed up his fighting style and relied more on his left. Truly big loss for Gregor but If He didn't change style, this kind of Connor could Kill Khabib

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

You can see Max took a lot from this fight. If he hadn't fought Conor, I don't think he becomes champ.

[@Wee-nougetman]

same with poirier, i think they both took a lot from their fights

[@PJB559]

Both porier and max went on winnings streaks after their loss to mcgregor

[@enigma372]

Ong, even the open hand taunting for a lack there of a reaction/opening off of anger worked in maxs favor against aldo which he got from conor

[@Jesus-yv6hk]

@@enigma372what the hell did you just say dawg

[@orlandowilliamson691]

​@@Jesus-yv6hk😂

[@jessechaos132]

The way Conor was touching up Max was insane. I think that KO's any other FW.

[@halkiingg9500]

well it technically did which is the crazy part 😂

[@codydabest]

13:17 Joe dropping countless lines of deep MMA knowledge for now 13mins straight. Other guy: "Puttin' weight on that melon" 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexPerez-om4pq]

😂I didn’t even notice until now

[@darrenwein]

Who's here after UFC 300 🥶🥶🥶

[@randomstuff5221]

me. max really developed and improved

[@joshpoe160]

Lol literally everyone who ever watches this will be here after UFC 300

[@Blasphemous01]

This Conor was a different beast. An absolute joy to witness.

[@RevKali]

9:19 On a podcast Holloway said that Conor hurt his knee while on the ground and yelled in pained and Holloway asked if he was ok(that’s when Joe says they’re talking to each other) and Conor responded by saying “yeah yeah keep on fighting mate”. Crazy how hungry Conor was back then!

[@alexgallagher637]

wrong, mcgregor popped his left knee with 17 seconds remaining in the 2nd round. you can sed it

[@RevKali]

@@alexgallagher637wrong, you can literally see at 9:20 Conor isn’t even trying cus he’s in pain and Max is talking to him

[@waterfloz]

@@RevKaliwrong he asked please can you allow me to arm triangle you?

[@akungapain]

​@@waterfloz Wrong, max tried to ask connor, how about to make some whiskey after retiring.

[@mjay6245]

​​@@RevKali Wrong. 9:59 is when it happens when Max pushes his hips forward with Conors ankle trapped between his legs.

[@Vianney1990]

Conor torned his ACL towards the end of the second round when he is trying to pass Max's guard. Which explains why he's going for more takedowns than usual in the third round. You can feel during the last minute of the third round that he's not as comfortable on his feet as he shoots for a single leg real quick. Great decision making on the fly whilst suffering from a very painful injury. Fantastic fight between two legends of the sport!

[@ardnfast]

Yes, in hindsight, it is so obvious to see why there was a change in the game plan going into the 3rd. Master-class.

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

I was looking for this comment. I imagined something happened when he started shooting.

[@SchecterIsKING]

​@@scorpionsubzero9066 Yeah. Max said on a podcast a while back that Conors knee twisted on the ground and he let out a scream. Max said he asked Conor if he was okay, to which he replied "Yeah. Keep fighting mate". 🤣

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

@@SchecterIsKING gosh! That's crazy 😂.

[@SchecterIsKING]

@@scorpionsubzero9066 Lmfao. There's a bit in round 2 when Joe Rogan says "They're talking to each other but I can't hear what they're saying". Well, that must've been it I guess. Haha. 💀

[@Handleyocandleghee]

poverty conor was just different

[@simpleman3663]

Poverty conor, lmao

[@tavinwallack24]

Lmao exactly

[@LordDirus007]

A Martial Artist

[@treexxxx425]

U could’ve just said broke lol

[@Handleyocandleghee]

@@treexxxx425 it’s literally the same thing lmao

[@sleevelessace]

holloways fought Mcgregor,Gaetche,Porier,Volk,Olivera, Kattar , this man is hall of fame worthy (yes ik not all those are wins ) but stood toe to toe with the best

[@VicenteM]

Until he metido Topuria

[@bogdan_05]

2013-2017 Conor was insane🗿

[@Ja_M100]

Man that 4 year span was fucking nuts I started watching from the Brandao fight onwards WHAT A RUN 💯🔥

[@rishis1536]

Look at Conor move man. Fluid, Fast and Crisp af. Generational fighter

[@sayedsaber2745]

I don't think that

[@juliancoleman139]

A rematch between this two would be fireworks

[@khamzatchimaev5964]

at this point conor kos him. conor cant make 155 and holloway doesnt belong higher than 145

[@williamhermann6635]

​@@khamzatchimaev5964Holloway would destroy Conor now. This was Conor at his peak. Holloway has only gotten better since then.

[@gb_gregg2794]

@@williamhermann6635this was Conor’s 2nd ufc fight brotha I don’t think it’s his peak

[@williamhermann6635]

@@gb_gregg2794 He was absolutely in peak form for in that fight. He came into the UFC already at his peak.

[@Tyrannosaurus_5000]

@@williamhermann6635 Max will destory him now

[@jefferyyounce5372]

Mush respect for Conner's fighting prowess and business expertise. A pinnacle of a self-made man!

[@cubanolive]

Not alot of people know Connor injured his knee in this fight and thats why he resorted to the ground for that 3rd round. Very impressive ability to adjust and find a way to finish the fight.

[@thewarlord502]

The rise of Conor was something else. Unprecedented and insurmountable. After that Charles Oliveira's run comes to mind or Alex Perreira in terms of pure entertainment value and not just wins coz there r better fighters but no one comes close to the intensity these guys brings

[@jackreacher2095]

I haven't seen anyone style on people on the feet the way featherweight Conor did other than Anderson Silva

[@DanAddison]

I think Khamzat had started on an even more breathtaking run but he seems to have fast-forwarded a bit to the losing-the-plot-and-disappearing-up-your-own-arse stage a bit quicker than Conor did. He forgot to keep everything together at least until winning a belt. His magic is dissipating both inside and outside the cage.

[@thewarlord502]

@@DanAddison true Khamzat is also there but like I said he first needs to win the belt and even before he needs to stop calling people he won't actually fight. Guy is all over the place. Otherwise he is a machine and I like his buildup

[@decking57]

​@@jackreacher2095Dominic Cruz

[@EtherealistEquinox]

​@@thewarlord502he was calling out Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka called out Khamzat

[@ghostrid4h]

Miss this Conor look how loose we was back then

[@Mark_106]

he didnt have that Gorilla on his chest that weighed him down.

[@logang6583]

​@@Mark_106😂👏

[@njalseljeset7067]

Many forget McGregor's undefeated dominance in the 145-pound class. In contrast, his record in the 155 and 170-pound divisions stands at 3-3, showcasing a varied performance compared to his earlier savage performances !

[@doublev1454]

Back when McGregor had that fire in him.

[@chusssMusic]

Young inexperienced Holloway before becoming one of the best feather weight champions in history of UFC.

[@CASEof10ozBUD]

Rogan with an outstanding commentary performance. Didn’t miss a beat the whole fight 😂

[@MangaSword8]

I miss this karate Conor man

[@Data29th]

Keep missing him bc he's never coming back like this again

[@spaceman047]

Thankful for Robbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald that fight was absolutely insane Forever one of the best fights that doesn’t get enough love

[@Prasonio]

Just think that Topuria cracked the jaw that even McGregor couldn't crack in 15 minutes...

[@1206-d7w]

Holloway was just trying to not get finished in this fight, cuz he had nothing to do vs McGregor, that's the truth. And against Topuria he was actually throwing and believing he could win.

[@boogieman6529]

He had a better chin here before all the wars

[@romensuarez7842]

​@@1206-d7w🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@romensuarez7842]

Grande Topuria ❤❤❤❤

[@virender3642]

Nobody could beat this Connor

[@sult4ncagri]

he was good that time but still he was weak against ground game even chandler could choke him out and he will

[@sakibahmed7023]

Khabib😂

[@HaiLHaiLHaiLo]

@@sakibahmed7023 at a much heavier weight.

[@Jonn608]

@@sakibahmed7023khabib has no chance over prime Conor mate😂😂😂

[@Makem315]

1 yildir ufc idmani yapmadi cornor bilmiyom Connor zaten bitikti ​@@sakibahmed7023

[@isaacdujka1350]

Max looks insanely young in this fight it’s so crazy how much he’s grown up since this fight

[@jonahdick1862]

He was 21

[@JTJ92]

Incredible how much Max improved after this performance and entirely transformed his style

[@bastiendebiee7329]

Ultra confident Conor was a monster.

[@hanzohasashi4534]

Seems Conor McGregor's power level decreases every time he gets a new tattoo.

[@gregkuhn7123]

LOL

[@colbygladwin2266]

This is my favourite fight such clever striking from McGregor

[@laddfortson2524]

I love that UFC always drops bangers around Thanksgiving time!!!!

[@kizaru9038]

I just love Max man, one of the greatest fighters of all time.

[@adrianolini1889]

Conor was so disciplined at this weight. Becoming so famous was his downfall. He just didnt seem like he had the same drive in the other weight classes even though he had some success over guys like Alvarez, Nate in the 2nd, and Cerrone.

[@christaleearroyo4565]

I wouldn’t say that he moved up I. Weight to test himself. I mean he fought floyd got hella money and moved up to fight Diaz and yes he lost to khabib but he wasn’t hungry anymore frfr. It’s clear hungry Connor was way different than superstar Connor

[@lifeofdjordje]

9:58 mcgregor tears his left knee ACL there as he squeezes his leg out of max holloway's grip. The rest of the fight he finishes with a torn ACL. There's a video of Max speaking about this moment saying conor let out of a scream at that moment and he was asking him on the bottom "bro are you okay?" and mcgregor responded "yeah yeah mate keep fighting" 😂

[@thenamesbond181]

Conor's larger than life character made me love the ufc, Conor's persona also made me appreciate, Respect and love humble and respectful fighters like khabib, Dustin, Islam and other.

[@Noozy]

Underrated fight!! You don't see these styles anymore

[@applejuiceandy4920]

There was so much top notch young blood in the UFC at the time.

[@dxbbred]

Crazy how right Holloway's corner was about attacking the leg, he was only 21 though we've seen him make better adjustments since

[@karanowlin9506]

2 legends! Man, these were the days 🤍

[@untalentedskater1414]

Holloway at 300 was a completely different fighter than right here. We need to see these 2 run it back after the Chandler fight

[@rishabhkapse576]

Conor was very different fighter I am impressed with his take down 3 times wow I wish if he comes back stronger like this.

[@jdt8164]

Yeah. Connor actually tore his knee in the second round too. That’s why he took it to the ground in the 3rd round

[@themysterykid1]

Both of them

[@NateWongSongs]

Conor tore his ACL in the second round.. it explains his style in the third round and he actually got some amazing, clean takedowns.

[@deluxshanisaacs9407]

Two legends when they were still boys in the MMA Game 💯

[@jasontindell6734]

Jesus Loves you all very much!!! God Bless everyone!!!

[@Styles1991]

Amen

[@gotz2233]

Amén 🙏

[@saiyanacademy9834]

Your not even religious or believe in god or even pray😂

[@Styles1991]

@@saiyanacademy9834 people been saying that all day the devil is speaking through you

[@Styles1991]

@AntonioVictorSCPh every tongue will admit Jesus is God

[@sebilogic7076]

Joe Rogan is the best commentator ever. He drops so much knowlegde. Thank you for your work, sir. Amazing fight 💪

[@pumacaine]

Joe was gassing up Conor the whole time tbh bad casting they should leave room to cast Max and try to stay focused on the fight Joe was acting like it was his podcast or some shit tbh couldnt stand the commentating by him lmao

[@faraz6706]

Say whatever you want, but this man is the face of the fight game.

[@Windshieldchoke]

Say what you want about Conor, but his rise through 145 straight to the 155 belt is and will forever be spectacular. I think he can win a belt again and shock the world.

[@radicaleyemag]

it's crazy that this was over ten years ago... this run to the title was so iconic!

[@nelsonjackson5718]

He came he saw he became MR. NOTORIOUS and now he's living it up a lavish lifestyle Connor is the prime example of how to use the ufc

[@ShadowRelam-v4p]

Whos here after ufc 309

[@ericcardenas702]

this motivated era of connor was truly unbeatable

[@noelsplectrum9]

He had lost twice

[@MAJ0RMEL0DY]

Neither for or against Connor McGregor… but love him or hate him the excitement around his fights was real. Even if he was overhyped like many say, the energy around that man undeniable. Even if you despise the man, hIs rise up the ladder was wild.

[@heroicjourney2508]

Overhyped ???? Aldo Alvarez Mendes Diaz Poirier Cerrone Holloway Mayweather (1st ever professional boxing match against one of the best ever) Just to name a few..... X2 times UFC champ. x2 times Cage warriors champ. ESPN fighter of the year (A few times). Highest PPV's in MMA history PLUS one of the highest PPV's in BOXING history. Overhyped ???? ..... Anyone say that, are casual!!! He isn't the Connor of old, and never will be again, 200 million does that to a person. But when he was on form, between 2013 and 2017 I believe...he was unstoppable.

[@MAJ0RMEL0DY]

@@heroicjourney2508 I didn’t say he was over hyped just said that many people say he is. Also I am a Casual fan and don’t see it as a negative. Anyone who’s an self appointed expert in sport is usually unbearable to discuss sports with. It’s why I stopped watching football because your expected to follow it like a cult and I’ve got better things to do than outsmart a know it all

[@heroicjourney2508]

@@MAJ0RMEL0DY no idea why you assumed my point was aimed at you, rather, at the 'overhyped' bunch you mentioned. I'm far from a know it all, more like, someone that knows a bit about this particular subject. I ain't it no cults either, just have a memory. Peace out...take note: no insults fired. Unnecessary energy.

[@MAJ0RMEL0DY]

@@heroicjourney2508 touché, same to you. The second parts not aimed at you just stating while I’ll always be a what’s referred to as a casual

[@heroicjourney2508]

@@MAJ0RMEL0DY I'm also a so called casual, I think fanboying sport is for kids in honesty, I just so happen to know about Connors run as I was in that world during that time. But the casual dig meant more as, why do people speak on shit they have no clue of. That being said, peace 👊

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

It's batshit insane that this fight happened already. I'd still love to see this fight.

[@tayloralvidrez4342]

If they fought today Max would definitely win. Max has improved as much as Connor has dropped

[@chrisvozza6530]

Nice work by both. They both kept moving. Awsome endurance from both

[@SilencedRage]

Ive got a feeling these two guys are going to make a mark in the UFC. I wouldn't be suprised if they both get a belt.

[@ChumbynKnopa]

Who da fook are deez guys?

[@Zemoth__4]

Pure domination

[@joetigris1238]

Prime Conor with the Karate stance is scary af

[@wotlklvl80]

this was light sparring match for conor, crazy how much max has improved

[@esama.b.9641]

Who's here after UFC 300

[@tristanloback9974]

Joe did not stop talking this entire fight

[@Skylinetaenzer]

Look at this fighting style of Connor. Beautiful and successful. The kicking, the variation and the unpredictability caused problems for everyone on his path. Nowadays, he’s way too immobile and too focused on boxing. Such a pity he lost all of that.

[@murphybartle592]

Current Max vs classic Conner would be a dream fight

[@MikeLitoris321]

conors striking was MYSTICAL in this fight

[@Origins0808]

THERE NEEDS TO BE A CONOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 AFTER THAT GAETHJE KO

[@SuperFraudArtetaOut]

You're quick 😂😂

[@Bathingwookie]

At 10:00 is when Max hyperextends the knee of McGregor causing the torn ACL.

[@graciegjj]

If this is true thank you fam

[@nestorramirez5605]

Conor Mcgregor is the most entertaining fighter in UFC history by far

[@MacB369]

That first round was so action packed it felt like forever! So many kicks and punches thrown!

[@bryanchan8888]

Just as an FYI for those who may not know, Max was about 22 years old here and Conor was 26 I think, Max was relatively fresh and Conor was entering his prime. Yes, Max's win streak commenced after this fight but I think most fans agree, his prime wouldn't commence until the Cub Swanson fight which took place two years after this. But man you can really see how much Max's style evolved over the years, sucks we never got to see prime Max vs prime Conor.

[@ii_Aaron21]

Conor wasn’t 26 he was 24 buddy

[@homeyv]

RIP Prime Connor

[@That1E_K1129]

This is the Connor I wish we still had. A hungry scary Connor.

[@Hwhahahma]

Who’s here after topuria KO?

[@Paul-eb4cw]

“Oh you should’ve been there laddie, it was GLORIOUS!!!” -Mcgregor

[@freespark2751]

Conor against Alvarez was the peak Conor. After the boxing match and getting money (what he wanted the most apparently) he just wasn't there. Truly sad, he could be remembered as one of the greats.

[@canuzun44]

he will be dont worry

[@Tyrannosaurus_5000]

@@canuzun44 the old-man throttling, druggy, great

[@canuzun44]

@@Tyrannosaurus_5000 Greatness comes in many forms

[@SuperFraudArtetaOut]

Just came here rn to rewatch after Holloway Ko'ed Justin. I miss prime Conor❤

[@Rihan_sampang_rai]

Crazy to think holloway has never been knocked out,not even prime mcgregor ko him.

[@AccursedHawk]

this was Conor's 2nd UFC fight... Not Prime Conor ... clearly you know nothing about UFC and just here to hate

[@mattnygren6704]

Never even been knocked down which is wild

[@eldgepollard5906]

@@AccursedHawk How is he hating it sounds like he's complimenting conor's power and holloway's chin. Also this is pretty close to conor's prime he beat mendes 1.5 years after this

[@KingEzekio]

@@AccursedHawknah Conor was in his prime the whole time he was at featherweight and it ended in 2016

[@maaaaaap]

@@AccursedHawk sounds like you are the only one hating here

[@edyoung6573]

Conor was truly amazing! People forget how good and dynamic he was. Like most he read to much of his headlines.

[@SebaS-s3x5k]

Topuria's Saturday lunch is grilled Holloway

[@AdityaSingh-gb2lk]

Max was just 21...crazy

[@dandiaz7113]

Holloway looked like an Amateur in this fight!