Conor McGregor took just 13 seconds to knock out Jose Aldo and become the UFC featherweight champion on Saturday.
The Irishman had talked the talk in the lead-up to UFC 194 and he delivered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
McGregor’s left-hook caught Aldo in the jaw and knocked him out, with the Brazilian landing one of his own as he fell.
With his win, McGregor improved to 19-2, while Aldo’s record is now 25-2 after his first loss since November 2005.
A delighted McGregor said: “No power, just precision. No speed, just timing. That’s all it takes. These are four-ounce gloves. That’s all it takes.
“He’s strong and he’s fast but precision beats power and timing beats speed. I feel for Jose. He was a phenomenal champion. He deserved to go a little bit longer … It would have happened sooner or later.”
A stunned Aldo replied: “I threw a punch and he came back with a cross. We need a rematch. It wasn’t a fight so we need to get back in there.”
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