Artemij Sitenkov, the first man to beat Conor McGregor back in 2008, recounted his victory over the Irishman.
Ahead of UFC 194, it would appear as though Conor McGregor was living out his destiny. Seven years ago, however, his future was anything but guaranteed.
Back in 2008, the Irishman had accumulated a 2-0 professional record and was set to add to his swelling resume at Cage of Truth 3 in Dublin. His opponent, Russia's Artemij Sitenkov, was supposed to be an unsuspecting wrestler far too small for the match-up he was placed in.
However, 69 seconds after the bell sounded for the opening round, Sitenkov was announced as the victor, while McGregor lay on the canvas wincing in pain.