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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor created history at the UFC 205 event at the Madison Square Garden Arena on 12 November when he beat American Eddie Alvarez to become the first person in the promotion company to hold two title belts (Featherweight and Lightweight) at the same time.

The Irishman had claimed that he would not give up either belt in favour of the other, but it seems like company's authorities have taken the decision for him by stripping him of the featherweight belt which he had since the UFC 194 event when he knocked out Brazilian Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds.

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Since then though Notorious has not even defended his now former title, ignoring Aldo's claims for a rematch, instead choosing to face American Nate Diaz twice and Eddie Alvarez. With McGregor out of the way, the promotion has installed Aldo as the new reigning champion while Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis will face-off for a chance to win the interim featherweight belt at UFC 206.

Let's take a look at what McGregor's fellow Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) professionals had to say about the decision.

Success is when preparation and opportunity meet. You WILL be entertained. #UFC206 #TeamPettis @BlessedMMA #Mex #Boricua #SiSePuede pic.twitter.com/4jQ5KCZMlt

— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) November 27, 2016

News is official Dec 10 I'll be fighting for the @ufc interim 145 title thank you all for the support #ufc206 #maxforgold pic.twitter.com/1XoWVzPM1s

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) November 27, 2016

So when the #UFC says @NotoriousMMA relinquished his 145 lb, belt, I hear: "We pried it from his cold dead hands."

— Stephan Bonnar (@StephanBonnar) November 27, 2016

Meaning Conor isn't going to fight at 145 any time soon? I don't think Aldo is very happy this morning... https://t.co/MWwPPtUD8G

— The Mane Eventâ„¢ (@EliasTheodorou) November 27, 2016

Been saying forever he wasn't going back to FW, especially after the "big boy belt" win. https://t.co/oowEn5qQeg

— The Mane Eventâ„¢ (@EliasTheodorou) November 27, 2016

Lets taco-bout it. So is Jose Aldo happy to hear the news that Conor has been stripped of the title & hes now "Champ" again @EliasTheodorou

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) November 27, 2016

A look into my future #platinumChamp pic.twitter.com/nVwEb62kTK

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) November 27, 2016
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