The main event of UFC 205 featured a lightweight title bout between champion Eddie Alvarez and featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
McGregor became the first man to hold a title in two weight classes at the same time, and did it against the super tough Eddie Alvarez.
Round 1 – Alvarez with an early low kick. A second trips McGregor, and he just avoid a big right hand. Alvarez chopping away at McGregor’s lead leg in the wide stance. Alvarez bouncing, moving, as McGregor walks forward and reaches with the right. He lands a left, and Alvarez drops. McGregor pounces, but Alvarez scrambles up. McGregor again patient in the center, calms and pawing the right. Alvarez moves forward, and McGregor agains lands the left hand, sending the lightweight champ to the floor. He gets up, but McGregor lands another straight left. It’s another knockdown. Incredible. McGregor follows to the floor. Alvarez using the legs to try and keep space. McGregor trying to clear them and scores with the left. Alvarez scrambles up, and McGregor again times a left hand. McGregor with a high kick. He seems incredibly unconcerned wit Alvarez at this point. McGregor using the long left hand. Less than a minute. McGregor just teeing up the left hand and firing it when he pleases. Alvarez showing his durability and throwing haymakers. McGregor blocks a high kick and slips a right hand. Round ends o the feet, and MMAjunkie gives it to McGregor, 10-8.
Round 2 – Alvarez with an early kick to the body. He’s aggressive and firing out the right hand. McGregor patient on the outside and again scores the big left. McGregor taunts his opponent and puts his hands behind his back. He fires a low kick. Alvarez loading up on the right. McGregor slips one and lands another left hand that sees Alvarez topple to the floor. He pops up and pushes into the clinch. McGregor defends against the cage, eventually pushing away. McGregor with a few quick jabs. The left scores. More come behind it. A flurry of big shots, and Alvarez hits the deck. McGregor jumps on top, and more punches land. This fight is over, and McGregor has made history.
source: mmajunkie.com
Official Result: Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Strikes, Round 2, 3:04)
