Conor McGregor appears to be working seriously hard to get ready for his eagerly awaited return to the UFC. But “The Notorious” Irishman is not only focused on getting back into the octagon.
McGregor is no stranger to knocking out his opponents, having put several legends to sleep with his thunderous left hand. He holds multiple records for knocking people out in the UFC, but there’s one record that has eluded him – the most knockouts in UFC history.
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Conor McGregor Sets His Sights on UFC Knockout Record: Can He Be the Greatest?
That record is currently held by two fighters – Matt Brown and Derrick Lewis. Brown recently tied Lewis for the record with an astonishing walk-off knockout victory at UFC Charlotte. And McGregor was quick to take notice.
In a tweet, McGregor praised Brown for achieving such an impressive feat at the age of 42. Then he began to work on breaking the record himself, writing, “I hold 8 KO’s inside the UFC currently, at 34 years of age. I’m getting this record.” McGregor’s statement is typical of the brash, confident persona he’s cultivated over the years.
Matt Brown, at 42 years of age, now holds the joint highest KO’s inside the UFC with 13KO’s. Him and “The Beast” Lewis are tied. I hold 8 KO’s inside the UFC currently, at 34 years of age.
I’m getting this record.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 14, 2023
Yet it also reveals his thirst for competition and his ambition to excel. McGregor has plenty of time to get ready for his record-breaking effort because the outcome of his rematch is still uncertain. His road back to the top goes through Michael Chandler, who he coached against on TUF.
The Irishman is revved up and prepared to leave his imprint on the UFC once more, that much is certain. And he might be able to achieve it thanks to his knockout strength and skill with the punch. McGregor is a strong opponent when it comes to striking, as is obvious. He frequently shows off his ability to unleash his one of the most destructive left hands in the sport to stunningly end fights.
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Yet it won’t be simple to top the number of knockouts in UFC history. Brown and Lewis are both dangerous opponents who have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to end bouts with their own striking abilities.
To break the record, McGregor will have to give an all-out effort. He will need to work harder than ever, concentrate on his hitting, and devise a strategy that would let him show off his strength while reducing the likelihood that his opponent would deliver a knockout blow. Yet, only McGregor is able to accomplish such a feat.
