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It was. But it didn't destroy MacGregor and I don't think it would have ruined Ngannou.
I sort of wish he left on good terms with the idea of coming back to the UFC after trying boxing.
Now I'll be thinking this of every UFC HW champ: but can be beat Ngannou?
Just like when we watch a champ in Bellator and immediately compare them to the comparable UFC champ. RECENTLY, outside of that run for Kyla Harrison (I know, 155...), what champion outside the UFC did we really think was as good as the UFC champion? (other than Nemkov and possibly Mighty Mouse).
Maybe didn't destroy Conor but from the UFC point of view it kind of did. He fought floyd six years ago, he's only had four fights in the UFC in those six years since going 1-3 with his only win being over Cowboy. Boxing floyd worked out great for Conor but not so much for the UFC. Their biggest star hardly ever fights because he really doesn't need to