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Conor McGregor is one of the very few UFC fighters to have transcended the sport of MMA and found global success and recognition.
Starting his UFC career in 2013, the 'Notorious' took less than 3 years to capture the prestigious UFC gold when he defeated featherweight champion Jose Also via knockout in just 13 seconds of the opening round. With this performance, the Irishman set a new record for the fastest knockout win in a UFC championship fight.
After that, there was no looking back for 'Mystic Mac'. He went up a weight class and defeated then UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez to become the first champ-champ in the history of the promotion.
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Apart from his phenomenal performances in the octagon, McGregor also does a great job of shutting up his rivals in press conferences and on social media.
The Irishman has given us so many great one-liners during his stint in the UFC.
McGregor has also displayed his wicked sense of humor on social media multiple times.
The 'Notorious' once put the entire WWE roster on blast on Twitter.
Also read: 5 times Conor McGregor freaked out at UFC fighters on social media
But 'Mystic Mac' does not always come out as the victor in these social media exchanges.
Here is a list of five fighters who managed to get the best of Conor McGregor on social media.
#5 Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor
One of the most exciting fights to not have happened in the octagon is a showdown between Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson.
A few years ago, it looked like the two fighters were going to face off in the octagon but things did not work out.
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After UFC 249, where Justin Gaethje defeated Ferguson to become the interim lightweight champion, the 'Notorious' took a dig at 'El Cucuy' via his Twitter handle.
Ferguson immediately clapped back at the Irishman, calling him a chump and accusing him of withholding money.
Although the hype is nowhere near the same as it was a couple of years ago, many MMA fans still dream of a fight between McGregor and 'El Cucuy'.
#4 Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor
It is hard to keep count of the number of times Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have gone back-and-forth talking trash on social media. Ever since their two iconic fights, the UFC stars have been at loggerheads, insulting each other every chance they get.
McGregor recently accused Diaz on Twitter of taking performance enhancing drugs.
Diaz hit back with a hilarious response for this round of social media banter.
The duo had previously debated on the topic of who has "done it all" on Twitter.
Diaz shook the world when he submitted 'Mystic Mac' in the second round of the UFC 196 main event. Before the fight, the Irishman was undefeated in the octagon.
The duo faced off again at UFC 202 where the 'Notorious' edged out a decision win in a razor close fight. Since then, fans have been asking for a trilogy bout between the two. With Diaz's return at UFC 263, it now seems like a real possibility.
#3 Kamaru Usman and Conor McGregor
With his highlight reel knockout of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman strengthened his claim to be a 'problem' for every fighter in the 170-pound division.
Conor McGregor, who has never shied away from speaking his mind, remained unimpressed with Usman's performance. The Irishman accused the 'Nigerian Nightmare' of stealing his fighting style.
"Usman even copying my shots now. Am I to fight this guy at some stage? I think so. Can’t be copying my words and my shots and not get a smack for it. I like 170. It’s mine soon," tweeted Conor McGregor.
Also read: Watch: Conor McGregor shares video trolling Kamaru Usman for copying his famous lines
Usman gave a savage reply to the 'Notorious', questioning his knockout power and ability to take shots.
"Except when I touch you at 170, they go out. They don’t even go out at 155 anymore for you. I finish people. You get finished," said Kamaru Usman.
McGregor has been calling out for a welterweight title shot for a long time. Usman, on the other hand, is running out of opponents at 170. So, there is a possibility that a super fight might take place between the two in the near future.
#2 Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier earned the biggest win of his career when he became the first man to ever knockout Conor McGregor at UFC 257. The two were very friendly in the build-up to their rematch but things took an ugly turn when the Irishman posted a video on social media showing his preparation for the trilogy bout.
"The prediction is in! I’m going to win the trilogy fight via A Front Kick to the nose. Round number 4. His Nose needs straightenin and I’m Rhinoplasty." said Conor McGregor.
'The Diamond' then blasted McGregor by accusing him of not paying the $500,000 charity amount that 'Mystic Mac' had promised before the fight.
"That's a fun prediction! @TheNotoriousMMA you also predicted a donation to my foundation and you and your team stopped responding after the fight in January. See you soon. July 10th Paid In Full!" tweeted Dustin Poirier.
This got the whole MMA world talking. Things got so bad that at one point, their trilogy fight was on the verge of cancelation.
Fortunately, the fight was successfully scheduled for July 10 at UFC 264.
#1 Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor is arguably the biggest and ugliest rivalry to ever come out of the UFC. Both fighters hate each other with passion and do not hesitate in expressing that on their social media accounts.
In January 2018, McGregor took a dig at 'the Eagle'.
"You can buy them on Gucci store. But in the octagon bear will eat you." said Khabib Nurmagomedov in his tweet.
Nurmagomedov gave an epic reply that not only won him the Twitter battle but also foreshadowed the events that would take place at UFC 229.
The Dagestani fighter was the winner of the rivalry as he finished the Irishman via neck crank in the fourth round of the UFC 229 main event. The event broke multiple UFC records and went on to become the biggest fight in the promotion's history.
Also read: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor after the fight: The aftermath of UFC 229
