UFC 205 Photos

UFC 205, the biggest MMA fight card of the year, was held at Madison Square Garden Saturday night, attracting such celebrities as Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Madonna. Here are some of the best photos from the historic event, which was highlighted by Conor McGregor's second-round knockout over Eddie Alvarez.

SI Staff | Nov 13, 2016

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UFC 205 Photos

The Notorious

Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 Saturday night to become the first UFC fighter to hold two titles simultaneously.

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Conor McGregor

McGregor vs. Alvarez

UFC President Dana White holds back Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor as they square off during weigh-ins at Madison Square Garden.

Eddie Alvarez

Eddie Alvarez speaks with Fox Sports during weigh-ins at Madison Square Garden.

Conor McGregor

Eddie Alvarez

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Conor McGregor knocks out Eddie Alvarez to keep his title.

Fans of the UFC in NYC

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Fans of the UFC in NYC

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Famous Fans of UFC

Actor Hugh Jackman watches on from the front row.

Fans of the UFC in NYC

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Famous Fans of UFC

Madonna attends the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden.

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Fans of UFC at Madison Square Garden

Famous Fans of UFC

Actor Zac Efron watches during UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Bruce Buffer

McGregor vs. Alvarez

Victorious!

Conor McGregor defeats Eddie Alvarez.

UFC Fans in NYC

Famous Fans of UFC

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. watches on at UFC 205.

Madison Square Garden

Woodley vs. Thompson

Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson. The fight would go on to end in a draw.

Woodley vs. Thompson

Woodley vs. Tompson

Stephen Thompson

Woodley vs. Thompson

Tyron Woodley (left) fights against Stephen Thompson in their welterweight championship bout.

Woodley vs. Thompson

Tyron Woodley of the United States (left) knocks down Stephen Thompson while defending his welterweight belt at UFC 205 in New York City.

Madison Square Garden

Home of the UFC 205 on Saturday November 12, 2016.

Edgar vs. Stephens

Frankie Edgar faces Jeremy Stephens at weigh-ins in Madison Square Garden.

Jeremy Stephens

Frankie Edgar

Edgar vs. Stephens

Frankie Edgar

Edgar vs. Stephens

Frankie Edgar fights against Jeremy Stephens in their featherweight bout at UFC 205 in New York City.

Liz Carmouche

Liz Carmouche weighs in before her fight against Katlyn Chookagian

Katyln Chookagian

Carmouche vs. Chookagian

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Liz Carmouche (right) fights against Katlyn Chookagian in their bantamweight bout.

Carmouche vs. Chookagian

Tate vs. Pennington

Miesha Tate (left) fights against Raquel Pennington in their bantamweight bout.

Miesha Tate

UFC veteran Miesha Tate weighs in before her fight against Raquel Pennington. Soon after she lost to Pennington, Tate announced her retirement.

Raquel Pennington

Romero vs. Weidman

Weidman vs. Romero

Yoel Romero

Romero vs. Weidman

Yoel Romero of Cuba reacts after his KO victory over Chris Weidmanin their middleweight bout.

Weidman vs. Romero

Kowalkiewicz vs. Jedrzejczyk

Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes up against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, both of Poland, at weigh-ins before their fight at Madison Square Garden

Kowalkiewicz vs. Jedrzejczyk

Karolina Kowalkiewicz of Poland (left) fights against Joanna Jedrzejczyk of Poland in their strawweight championship bout.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Luque vs. Muhammad

Vicente Luque of Brazil celebrates his win by TKO over Belal Muhammad.

Alves vs. Miller

Thiago Alves of Brazil (right) fights against Jim Miller at UFC 205.

Miller vs. Alves

Jim Miller vs Thiago Alves

Famous Fans of UFC

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and musician Demi Lavato at UFC 205.

UFC Fans in NYC

Madison Square Garden

UFC Fans in NYC

Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes

Ronda Rousey squares off against Amanda Nunes at weigh-ins. Rousey and Nunes will fight on December 30th 2016 for UFC 207 in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor

Published Nov 13, 2016

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