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Even though it’s been years since the bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather took place, combat sports lovers still talk about the clash. The boxing match between the two legends is also known as The Money Fight and The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History. At the time of the bout, both Mayweather and McGregor were at the peak of their careers. ‘Pretty Boy’ was the undefeated eleven-time five-division boxing world champion, and ‘The Notorious’ was the UFC lightweight champion.

When the two superpowers clashed against each other, history was made. However, McGregor’s fans were highly disappointed, as he lost the bout in the tenth round via TKO. The biggest question that came to every fan’s mind was: what would be the outcome if Mayweather fought against McGregor in an MMA fight? In a throwback video, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given an answer to the question.

Joe Rogan favored the UFC superstar Conor McGregor

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The match was twelve rounds long, and McGregor fought against the boxing legend for ten rounds. After the victory, Mayweather’s record changed to 50-0 from 49-0. Soon afterward, many celebrities made fun of McGregor for facing such a terrible loss. However, Rogan explains what would have happened if the Irishman and Mayweather came face-to-face in an MMA bout.

Rogan said, “If Conor McGregor was gonna fight Floyd Mayweather in MMA, it is close to 100 percent as anything ever gets ever. Conor’s gonna get a hold of him and then he is gonna be like a baby. If it does not happen, he will kick Floyd’s legs out from under him. It will be a completely alien range for Floyd and every time Floyd goes in Front kick to the stomach. Boom front kick to the stomach. Boom front kick to the stomach. How many of those you can take?Further, Rogan explained each and every move McGregor might use against Mayweather in an MMA fight.

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The UFC commentator details each and every move McGregor would take

Rogan does not fail to point out that Mayweather remains the greatest only when it comes to boxing. He emphasizes the fact that McGregor showed the readiness to try his hands in alien territory. Rogan added,You talking sh*t and you realize you got to get past those legs? You could try to close the distance. Boom spinning back kick to the liver until he decides to take you to the ground and cut your face open with elbows. How about that? Right arm down with his left shin, gets on top of you and just starts smashing the edge of the elbow into your eye sockets into your nose, cuts across your forehead. Slices you open like a f*cking melon. You don’t have a chance.

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Soon after their money fight, fans wanted to watch the two lock horns once again. Mayweather himself showed the green light in a 2022 interview with the Daily Mail. He said that he would fight against the Irishman in 2023. However, at the moment, it appears that McGregor is already engaged with TUF. Also, the Irishman is looking forward to fighting Michael Chandler.

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