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ToggleMilestone | Achievement |
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2008 | Began professional MMA career, quickly gaining recognition for his striking precision and knockout power. |
2013 | Made his UFC debut, defeating Marcus Brimage via first-round TKO. |
2015 | Won the UFC Interim Featherweight Championship by defeating Chad Mendes. Became the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion by knocking out José Aldo in just 13 seconds, setting a record for the fastest title fight finish in UFC history. |
2016 | Made history by becoming the first fighter in UFC to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously, winning the UFC Lightweight Championship against Eddie Alvarez. |
2017 | Fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a highly publicized boxing match, which became one of the highest-grossing pay-per-view events in history. |
2018 | Headlined UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov, setting a record with 2.4 million pay-per-view buys. |
2019 | Returned to the octagon with a 40-second TKO victory over Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone at UFC 246. |
2021 | Despite a loss to Dustin Poirier, continued to be a major draw in the sport, showcasing his enduring popularity and influence. |