UFC: Conor McGregor bags 2nd title, creates history

McGregor's dismantling of Eddie Alvarez for the UFC lightweight title made the UFC flyweight champ the first to hold two UF

Update: 2016-11-14 12:58 GMT

The historic result came in front of a packed house at one of America's most iconic sporting venues -- after eight years of legislative wrangling finally saw the state of New York lift its long-running ban of professional MMA in April. (Photo: AP)

McGregor became the first UFC fighter to hold two titles at the same time. (Photo: AP)

This private MMA championship was bought in early July by the Beverly Hills-based sports marketing agency WME-IMG, for an estimated $4 billion. The success of Saturday's blockbuster card only enhances its value. (Photo: AP)

Even before the doors of the lucrative New York market opened, UFC was a remarkable economic success, with an estimated turnover of $600 million in 2015. (Photo: AP)

The use of feet and fists is permitted, as well as ground combat, although the UFC has put in place strict rules to channel the violence in an attempt to avoid serious injuries. (Photo: AP)

As predicted, the UFC at Madison Square Garden evoked the glamour of boxing's glory days. Gold chains and fur coats were in evidence along with a roster of star spectators that would be the envy of any New York sporting event. (Photo: AP) (Photo: AP)

McGregor's dismantling of Eddie Alvarez for the UFC lightweight title made the UFC flyweight champ the first to hold two UF

UFC: Conor McGregor bags 2nd title, creates history

McGregor's dismantling of Eddie Alvarez for the UFC lightweight title made the UFC flyweight champ the first to hold two UF

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