Ben “Funky” Askren, who announced his retirement from the sport last year, offered his view on the next round of matchmaking to his former employers. Many would agree with his take.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao, another man who may have a vested interest in the Irishman’s next move, sent his congratulations to McGregor. He’ll be glad a potential money-spinning closing chapter to his illustrious career wasn’t derailed on Saturday night.

Another boxer in attendance was heavyweight contender Tyson Fury, although it might be fair to say, he was one of the few fighters in the house that didn’t have an active interest in its outcome. His erstwhile coach Ben Davison went on Twitter to remark on a classy touch from the former two-weight champion.

Revered fight reporter Gareth Davies managed to offer a more sober take on the electrifying outcome of the fight, remarking that we still have little idea how McGregor’s extended period away from the Octagon has affected him.

MMA maven Ariel Helwani had a very simple take on the night’s action.

There’s no love lost between McGregor and former rival Nate Diaz. The two stand at 1-1 in previous encounters and a potential trilogy fight was high on a lot of people’s wish lists for 2020. Diaz dropped a single, cryptic message after the fight.

And, of course, no night of combat would be complete without Floyd “Money” Mayweather wrenching himself into the narrative somehow. It’s all old from the unbeaten boxing champion by now, but still ...