Conor McGregor knocks out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at stunning UFC 246 main event. Image via New York Times.
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Conor McGregor knocks out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds

Famous Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor stunned audiences at UFC 246 by winning his much-awaited match against rival Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in the first 40 seconds of the first round, knocking out his opponent with a well-placed head kick followed by vicious ground punches. McGregor and Cerrone's match was the welterweight main event, with McGregor earning an estimated 80 million USD from the 40-second bout.

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