Top 5 first-round knock-outs in the UFC

#5 Conor McGregor against Jose Aldo

The 13-second knockout fight

A personal favourite, this bout definitely makes it to the top. After weeks of spewing insults and playing mind games with Jose Aldo, it was time for the notorious Irishman to walk the talk.

The event was UFC 194 and both featherweights were competing for championship gold. The air of hostility between the two made the competition even more interesting, as both men refused to touch gloves and went straight into combat.

McGregor took control of the centre and when Aldo attempted to connect with a right-left combination, McGregor adjusted his position and released a cracking left hook that landed squarely on Aldo’s chin, knocking him out unconscious.

The Irishman then proceeded to strike him with hammer fists until the referee stepped in to stop the match. In the post-match interview, McGregor hailed his own tactical genius, stating:

“...precision beats power, and timing beats speed. And that’s what you saw there.”