CONOR MCGREGOR AND Nate Diaz slugged out the richest fight in the relatively short history of the UFC last with the Dubliner coming out on top after five sapping rounds.

Here are some of the finest photographs taken from ringside in Las Vegas this morning.

McGregor dominated the stand-up clinches

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And got that left hand working again to put Diaz down

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The rangy Californian forced McGregor against the cage late in the fight

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The Dubliner’s powerful leg-work helped to keep Diaz at a distance for a time

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Coach John Kavanagh liked what he was seeing in the octagon

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McGregor won the second fight of this likely trilogy 48-47, 47-47, 48-47

Diaz and McGregor, best buds… until the next time

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