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Conor McGregor has acknowledged that five years away from competition left him overeager when he returned, causing him to "rush out the gate." McGregor said he does not regret opening with a flying kick but believes he executed it incorrectly.

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Conor McGregor has released his personal all-time top-10 UFC fighters list, placing himself at number one ahead of Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Demetrious Johnson. McGregor ranked Islam Makhachev seventh, ahead of both Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov, citing Makhachev's record and finishes across two divisions. McGregor also stated that despite talk of retirement from those around Makhachev, the champion still has a great deal left to offer.

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Fourteen years ago at UFC 148, Anderson Silva defended his UFC Middleweight Championship against Chael Sonnen. Despite being taken down and threatened in Round 1, Silva came back in Round 2 with a barrage of strikes that dropped Sonnen and secured the finish.

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