CONOR McGREGOR was the UFC's most famous star, thanks to his eccentric personality and the knockouts that backed it up.
The Irishman's left handed has been as well-known as his prefight one lines that made him a worldwide phenomenon.
McGregor's remarkable pay-per view numbers were justified by his performances. He became the first UFC fighter to have two belts simultaneously.
After losing his fight with Dustin Pourier, the 33-year-old Irishman is now a wounded animal. He was forced to retire after sustaining a broken leg in his last trilogy fight.
SunSport met Dan Hardy, a British analyst, and asked him to rank Notorious’ three best performances in Octagon.
3. Max Holloway August 2013 - Points win
This is his only fight with a decision, except for the Nate Diaz match.
He overcame many obstacles during that fight, which was a tremendous performance. He injured his knee and had to use his pound and ground. His striking was great.
It was also Max Holloway, a young man who went on a wild winning streak and showed how great he was.
It was an outstanding performance, I think.
2. Jose Aldo: December 2018, 13th KO
He saw this opportunity and he created the combination in his head. Aldo was vulnerable.
Conor was the one who laid the foundation, teasing Aldo, poking him, and making sure that he was an emotional wreck before the fight.
Conor couldn't have foreseen it happening as well as it did. McGregor couldn't have planned it better, with Jose coming forward and McGregor falling to his death with that left-hand.
1. Eddie Alvarez: November 2016 - 2nd round KO
My favorite performance to date has been in the Eddie Alvarez fight.
It was all on Inside The Octagon. I was amazed at how Conor made a barrier around his punches. Alvarez thought that he was safe, but it was almost a illusion. Eddie stood in the pocket and McGregor stepped through.
It was top-level range management over Eddie Alvarez who was a champion in many organizations and a great striker.
It was for me a truly beautiful performance.
