Is downside of Conor McGregor's win the fact that some will think violence is ok?

Conor McGregor's 13 second demolition of Jose Aldo took Ireland by storm. As part of her work experience with the Irish Examiner, Transition Year student Isobel McCabe looks back on the night and asks, amidst all the hype, is the growth of UFC/MMA simply fuelling the 'Fighting Irish' sterotype and glorifying violence for some?
Is downside of Conor McGregor's win the fact that some will think violence is ok?

Fourteen months preparation ended with thirteen seconds of battle.

There was such huge lead up and anticipation to what had all the necessary ingredients for a majestic tight battle in the UFC 194 to decide the World Featherweight Champion.

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