#3 Conor McGregor sends Jose Aldo’s head rolling and becomes an instant legend
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Like Woodley, many thought Conor McGregor was riding the wave of hype and talking his way to a shot at Jose Aldo’s legitimate Featherweight belt.
The Irishman hadn’t struck out names like Frankie Edgar or Charles Oliveira and was kept on his heels by the wrestling and ground game of an unprepared Chad Mendes, but still ended up becoming the Interim 145 lbs champion.
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There aren’t many moments in history that can speak to generations of humanity – McGregor created one of them. Imbued with self-belief and constant evolution, the Notorious One broke a decade-strong empire with his laser left hand.
It took just two punches and thirteen seconds for McGregor to have the hordes chanting “The King is dead. Long live the King”.
