After months of build up, a massive fight took place between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in the early hours of this morning.
And it was Mayweather who came out victorious.
He beat the Dubliner by way of technical knockout in the 10th round.
Mayweather, who came out of retirement for the fight, now has a record of 50-0.
Speaking after his win, Mayweather said of his opponent: "He's a lot better than I thought he was, he used different angles and was a tough competitor. But I was the better man tonight.
"It was a good fight, and a bit of fun." @TheNotoriousMMA #MayweatherMcGregor pic.twitter.com/YlSbnzzGiX
— UFC (@ufc) August 27, 2017
"I thought it was 5-4." @TheNotoriousMMA on the fight before the stoppage. #MayweatherMcGregor pic.twitter.com/1lFSzI7ugF
— UFC (@ufc) August 27, 2017
Plenty of fans have been reacting to the fight online, all showing their love for McGregor:
Respect to McGregor for taking a chance but congrats to Floyd on #50!
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) August 27, 2017
One of @TheNotoriousMMA most impressive traits for me is how he deals with defeat. Something I think we all could learn from #McGregor 🇮🇪
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) August 27, 2017
The fight was awesome big ups to @TheNotoriousMMA for changing his style for a fight into the boxing scene he lasted in the ring
— Friendly Drunkie (@OhhhJayyyy) August 27, 2017
Respect to @TheNotoriousMMA for stepping in that ring for the first time with the greatest boxer and lasting 10 rounds! 👊🼠class
— Charlie Lenehan (@lenehan_charlie) August 27, 2017
Very proud of @TheNotoriousMMA worth every single penny travelling to support him & we will go again...🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/NTuvx0mS6n
— Mark McFarlane (@MarkMcFarlane29) August 27, 2017
