Look back at Conor McGregor annihilating Eddie Alvarez to become champ-champ

In November 2016, Conor McGregor held the UFC featherweight championship. He had just avenged his loss to Nate Diaz when the Irishman fought then-champion Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title in the UFC 205 main event.

McGregor put on a clinic, finishing Alvarez in the second round. Look back at "Notorious" joining the multi-division UFC champion.

McGregor returns to the octagon on July 11 after five years on the sidelines. He faces former featherweight champion and BMF titleholder Max Holloway in a rematch. The two. headline UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM.