Two minutes may have been a bit lofty, but in the end Conor McGregor left no doubt. Ireland's divisive featherweight sensation outclassed and outmatched Dennis Siver, sealing his title shot with a dominant second-round TKO then cascading into the crowd to confront champion Jose Aldo at UFC Fight Night 59. McGregor vs. Aldo is now official, and whether its held in Ireland or Las Vegas, McGregor let his prediction be known: first-round knockout... "around the four-minute mark."
We shall see. In the meantime, check out reaction from all of the action on a wild Sunday night in Boston.
This kid makes it look easy #UFCFightNightBoston
— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) January 19, 2015
This fight kind of reminds me of a bull and a matador.... #ufcBoston
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) January 19, 2015
Damn he's good. Makes it looks effortless. @TheNotoriousMMA #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
Damn, damn, DAMN! McGregor is out there styling on Siver, right now. Siver needs to feint more and push forward. #UFCBoston
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
The speed difference is almost unfair #UFCBoston
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) January 19, 2015
Siver’s face is busted up. Mcgregor so relaxed and with great range. Landing knees, kicks and hard punches almost at will #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
Glad to see that juice head getting worked.
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) January 19, 2015
Lol any wrestler will slam the hell out of him. I didn't even know Silver knew what a double leg was. #UFCFightNightBoston
— Jim Alers (@fightJim) January 19, 2015
This dude is a nut #UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
Money's on @josealdojunior
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
Herb "can't wait to stop it" dean
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 19, 2015
"@ZProphet_MMA: HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!! #UFCBoston pic.twitter.com/xUL4gpUJj9" LOL that was awesome! #TheMcGregorShow?
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
Ha! Aldo ain't scared. #UFCBoston
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) January 19, 2015
Aldo just might kill McGregor , No Lie!!! #UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
Conor looked great. Pin point. Target practice. A guy surging on his way up vs guy on his way out
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
I LOVE that @josealdojunior response was a relaxed smile!!! @ufc
— Sara McMann (@Sara_McMann) January 19, 2015
Did you guys expect anything different? @ufc @TheNotoriousMMA
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) January 19, 2015
And Aldo laughs lol respect
— Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) January 19, 2015
I was rooting for Mcgregor, only because I want to see #kingaldo do work on him.
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) January 19, 2015
Good work by @TheNotoriousMMA gotta give him props for what he's done
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) January 19, 2015
Seriously tho, that stoppage was shit compared to all of Aldo's KO's. Don't believe the hype, them legs are gettin torn up #UFCBoston
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) January 19, 2015
Best part of tonight is the look of Mcgregor's gf when she thought he was running to her but he was actually running to Aldo lol
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) January 19, 2015
I believe @josealdojunior
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 19, 2015
Ridiculous what Mc Gregor did to Jose Aldo. The champion deserves respect. Promote a fight have to have a limit man!! #morerespect
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) January 19, 2015
Got to respect a fighter that finishes fights
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) January 19, 2015
Absolutely can not do the title fight in Ireland. Just out of respect for the champ. Stadium in Brazil if anything. Champ gets homefield
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) January 19, 2015
@josealdojunior killer pic.twitter.com/kF4kPvy58p
— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) January 19, 2015
Aldo isn't human. Wrong guy to pick a fight with... #UFCBoston
— Saad Awad (@SAADMMA) January 19, 2015
Well that was a good birthday
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) January 19, 2015
PROS SCORE CERRONE-HENDERSON 3
Benson hardly a pressure fighter. Don't know why cerrone isn't more aggressive. This is a benson fight the way it's unfolded.
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
Henderson may be 3-0 against cowboy. We'll see what the judges think
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
@Cowboycerrone looking great! This definitely needed 2 more rounds! Wtf! @Budweiser @JacksonsMMA
— Anthony Birchak (@abirchakMMA) January 19, 2015
This Cowboy vs Ben Henderson fight should be called a draw.
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) January 19, 2015
Henderson won the fight IMO #UFCBoston
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) January 19, 2015
Ben Henderson isn't human. This dude never gets tired! #UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) January 19, 2015
I have Ben Henderson, but Cerrone have my respect #UFCBoston
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 19, 2015
Cerrone / Henderson needs 5 rounds to figure things out. One of the only fights I wouldn't be mad if they fought a 4th time. #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
It hurts me to say this.... Cerone will always be a bridesmaid, but never a bride. #UFCBoston
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) January 19, 2015
Man, @BensonHenderson looked great! Good job brother. @ufc
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) January 19, 2015
Well, cerrone is the man. Great variation from benson. He should get the UD and I’m a fan but darn it I wanted cerrone!! #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
WHAT??
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) January 19, 2015
Wow
— Tim Boetsch (@TimBoetsch) January 19, 2015
Wow I did not see that coming. Thought @BensonHenderson won that one.
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) January 19, 2015
Well damn. Ok. Sure. Why not.
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) January 19, 2015
Ok, I give up! Eff this judging ish -___- #UFCBoston
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
Now that is just freaking stupid
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) January 19, 2015
The judges are blind today!!
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 19, 2015
Well, I disagree... Cerrone didn't push the pace.
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
Wow!!! I didn't see that one coming. Crazy! These judges these days
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) January 19, 2015
These judging team shouldnt judge fights anymore this is really really bad
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) January 19, 2015
WTF YOU GOTTA BE FU*KEN KIDDING ME!!!! JUDGE WHICH FIGHT DID YOU WATCH!!!!!
— Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) January 19, 2015
Wtf is going on tonight man this is ridiculous!!!! We are all a cerrone fan but damn! #ufcboston
— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) January 19, 2015
Wow I didn't see that one coming! I would have liked 5 rds of Cerrone V Henderson @ufc
— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) January 19, 2015
Two robberies in one night......I'm just saying #UFCFightNightBoston #ufc #UFCBoston
— Jim Alers (@fightJim) January 19, 2015
Note to self NEVER FIGHT IN BOSTON. #robbery
— THE BLACK BEAST (@Thebeast_ufc) January 19, 2015
Benson won that fight. Fought harder
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
Henderson must be pissed
— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) January 19, 2015
Wtf idk about that decision
— John Moraga (@chicanojohn) January 19, 2015
Wow @BensonHenderson I thought won that fight all three rounds. @Cowboycerrone will watch it & agree I like both fighters #wecneverforget
— Jamie Varner (@jamievarner) January 19, 2015
No fucking way cowboy won that fight where did they find these judges tonight #blind #judges
— roland delorme (@rolanddelorme1) January 19, 2015
Cerrone didn't do enough. Benson barely did enough, but deserved win.
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) January 19, 2015
Keep your head up @BensonHenderson. You looked great out there.
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) January 19, 2015
@BensonHenderson just got hosed! What round did he lose again? @ufc #ufc
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) January 19, 2015
URIAH THE BUTCHER
This is a card I won a local pro title on 11 years ago... See any familiar @ufc names? http://t.co/jKcmweUsTY
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) January 19, 2015
Stallings looking good before getting dropped. This could get ugly. #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
Congrats @UriahHallMMA nice right hand!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) January 19, 2015
Why'd they stoppp...? OHHHH. That's vagina on his eye brow is why... #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
Too bad for Stallings. That was turning into a good fight. Brutal cut though #UFCBoston
— Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) January 19, 2015
Watching @UriahHallMMA fight cage-side is something to behold. His #Speed is unreal. #UFCFightNightBoston
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) January 19, 2015
Probably in the best interest of Stallings face that the doc stopped it. It would've gotten wider. #UFCBoston
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
I didnt think a parry cross could do so much damage like that #doubleslice #urijahhallisabadman
— Andy Ogle (@thelittleaxe) January 19, 2015
Yay for @UriahHallMMA!! He worked hard all camp and it showed!! That's what its about!! Congrats!! @Xtreme_Couture
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) January 19, 2015
Nothing but love for @UriahHallMMA post fight speech. I hear ya.
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) January 19, 2015
Good call. That cut was DEEP! Awesome hand control by Uriah. Congrats on the W & continuing to show people how great you can be #UFCBoston
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) January 19, 2015
Oh. My. God. @ChoirBoyMMA #UFCBoston pic.twitter.com/4IDinOahN1
— Shanda (@UFC_Shanda) January 19, 2015
@UFC_Shanda here is a video I shot. That photo was right after the doctor opened it up before stitching it http://t.co/Ls5RYYqGiV
— Ron Stallings (@ChoirBoyMMA) January 19, 2015
TIBAU TAKES THE SPLIT
Stormin Norman looks kinda like war machine. But with smaller lips
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
Tibau expending a lot of energy on TDs that Parke pops right back up from. Bein more muscular, Tibau shud be mindful of how long he clinches
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
Parke pushing forward for rd 3. Still not a crazy blowout. Should be 29-28 tibau but again the Irish crowd may have sway #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
Stormin Norman has some pretty crisp technique... I like it
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
Norman Parke 30-23 on all 4 judges cards. Just a guess... #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
No but really I have it 29-28 Tibau. #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
I do not agree with that decision. I had @norman_parke all day!! Controlled the cage, pace and landed more .. Don't like these Boston judges
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
Boa tibauuuuuuuuuu @GleisonTibauMMA pic.twitter.com/KLY12dif3s
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) January 19, 2015
At least the judges got that one right
— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) January 19, 2015
@GleisonTibauMMA whew!!!! Thought they were about to rob my boy!! @AmericanTopTeam
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) January 19, 2015
Are Tibaus decisions more exciting than mine because he has big muscles and tattoos?
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) January 19, 2015
Gleison Tibau is the first person to fight to 7 split decisions in the UFC.
— MMADecisions.com (@MMADecisions) January 19, 2015
Win some u lose some.. I'm very humble in defeat! Well done @GleisonTibauMMA thank you for the opportunity to fight.
— STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) January 19, 2015
SOMETHING IN THE WATER UP THERE IN BOSTON
Pendred showing his number one asset is taking a punch. That's not a good thing... #UFCBoston
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) January 19, 2015
Pendred.....not the fighter I was feed to believe, after watching his last 3 fights. Tough as nails, but one dimensional, no?
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
If nothing else, Pendred has a chin on him #UFCBoston
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) January 19, 2015
Pendred is a technician at making things ugly in fights. #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
It's painful to watch fighters who can't spell head movement.
— Pat Miletich (@patmiletich) January 19, 2015
IM SORRY WHAT?!? #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
Tank you Boston
— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) January 19, 2015
Did they say 30-27?!
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) January 19, 2015
That was one of the worst decisions I've seen...#UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
Wow no way!!!!!
— Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) January 19, 2015
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
— Coach (@CMPunk) January 19, 2015
Two judges gave Pendred the first round? My god... #UFCBoston
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) January 19, 2015
30/27 on all scorecards ?!?! What??
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
WTF?! What fight did I just watch?! How?! How did he win that fight?! I don't understand this! Someone please explain this to me! #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
Worst decision of all time. F'n incredible. @ufc
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) January 19, 2015
What??? The Judges saw a different than me. #UFCBoston
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 19, 2015
Now I believe in "Luck of the Irish"! #UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
Wait!! What!?!? How the hell did Pendred win that?? Dood tried to hug for 3 RDs, got outstruck, rocked a few times, what are we watching?
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
WOWWWWWW!!!!!!! SPENCER GOT ROBBED!!!!! HOPEFULLY HE STILL GETS HIS WIN BONUS#UFCFIGHTNIGHT
— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) January 19, 2015
That whole fight was dumb... Both the meat & potatoes. Horrible technique plus absurd judging. My brain hurts & I feel dumber. #UFCBoston
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) January 19, 2015
U saw that last decision. That's why I passed on fighting in Boston. #DumbAssJudges
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) January 19, 2015
Nah, real talk. That decision was bullshit. I just hope Uncle @danawhite takes care of Spencer w/his win bonus. #UFCBoston #WoulddBeNice
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
Rematch in Dallas. Please make it happen @danawhite @ufc @joesilva Give me a shot at justice Thank you to all the media who are writing it
— Sean Spencer (@seanspencer170) January 19, 2015
WELCOME HOME, MR. LARKIN
Larkin looks lean at welterweight. Crazy to think he's than faster than he was at 185. #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT! @da_MONSOON my man!!! Well done bro.
— michael (@bisping) January 19, 2015
Fast as lightning that Lorenz Larkin is @UFC
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
WOW! Larkin connects and finishes Doomsday. Great performance! #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
And that's why I'm a Lorenz Larkin fan... #UFCBoston
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015
Larkin got them hands tho! #UFCBoston
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 19, 2015
WOW!!! THAT WAS SICKK!! #UFCBoston Larkin just looked soo much faster than Doomsday. Pinpoint accurate and super fast!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 19, 2015
Oooh shit @da_MONSOON looking on point!
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) January 19, 2015
Nice win @da_MONSOON Go eat a cheeseburger now!
— James Moontasri (@jmoontasri) January 19, 2015
Lorenz Larkin is back...
— Ruslan Magomedov (@MagomedovUFC) January 19, 2015
HOLOHAN GETS THE PARTY STARTED
Is Paddy Holohan wearing shorts? Because I don't see them
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 19, 2015
Wow! Shane Howell does not give up! Thought that was over then.
— michael (@bisping) January 19, 2015
Nope joe rogan...he's not out cold...still awake and fighting #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) January 19, 2015
Can't believe he made it out of this round.
— Justin Edwards (@FastEddyMma) January 19, 2015
The crowd is pumped holohan will get the win. Hope they get a decibel meter for when Conor comes out #ufcboston
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 19, 2015
It's raining free cash tonight #UFCBoston
— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) January 19, 2015
If you haven't had the chance to hear an Irish crowd yell that chant you're missing out on a crazy experience. #UFCBoston @TheNotoriousMMA
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) January 19, 2015