Conor McGregor knocked out Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 to make history – and people went crazy for him.
The MMA star took on the American in New York for the lightweight title, which he won making him the first dual-champion in the UFC.
With just four quick punches in the second round, the Crumlin native brought Eddie to the ground and gave two more blows before the referee said he had won.
In the stadium, the crowd erupted in Irish chants and cheers – and many raced to Twitter to share their pride for the champion.
The double champ! Come on the Irish! @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/340k4lZ6d3
— Una Healy (@UnaHealy) November 13, 2016
What a fight this is . How wonderboy is still awake I’ve no idea. . Great match up …@ufc
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) November 13, 2016
The NOTORIOUS! The GOAT! #2belts #UFC205 #ConorMcGregor @danawhite @TheNotoriousMMA @ufc pic.twitter.com/ScaXMAEVfF
— Karen H. ?? (@HaselgroveKaren) November 13, 2016
The man is an absolute animal. Precision beats power and timing beats speed. Notorious. #maclife #ufc205 #ConorMcGregor
— Declan Michael Laird (@declanmlaird) November 13, 2016
“I’m going to toy with him in there” – Conor Mcgregor #UFC205 #UFCNYC #ConorMcGregor pic.twitter.com/GCiMIAVkQZ
— Relatable Oddball (@RelatableOddbal) November 13, 2016
I wanna see the doubters eat some humble pie @TheNotoriousMMA made it look easy. Flawless performance. #UFCNYC #UFC205 #ConorMcGregor
— James Arthur (@JamesArthur23) November 13, 2016
And now…the two division King: #ConorMcGregor. pic.twitter.com/n6JuagcWpT
— Gazu (@Mr_Gazzu) November 13, 2016
Santa is real! Wake up Eddie it’s all over #UFCNYC #ufc205 #ConorMcGregor #AndTheNew @btsportufc @danawhite @Ealvarezfight @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/qrFieCGPNE
— Craig Doyle (@craigd90) November 13, 2016
All hail the king #UFCNYC #2WeightWorldChampion #UFC205 #ConorMcGregor pic.twitter.com/ppFEZRxTmF
— Damien (@DamienB1990) November 13, 2016
Watching @TheNotoriousMMA fight again. It’s incredible. It’s like he is watching it in slow motion. Immense
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) November 13, 2016
