Nobody in the sport of mixed martial arts today commands the spotlight quite like UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. His words are unforgettable, his skills are world-class, and his name draws attention from countless top stars around the promotion.
Free of divisional borders and weight restrictions, McGregor is quickly becoming a true rarity in combat sports. The 145-pound king was not only two weeks away from moving up to lightweight, but now he’s competing at welterweight this Saturday at UFC 196.
And even though the contest is against Nate Diaz, a true 155-pounder, McGregor is packing on weight in preparation for a longer stay at the heavier weight classes. You can’t blame the guy considering his cut down to featherweight is one of the more grueling cuts in all of MMA.
Regardless of what happens this Saturday against Diaz, “Mystic Mac” has stated that he has no official plans heading into the latter part of 2016. Obviously the UFC will pull every single string known to man to have him headline UFC 200 this July, but an opponent has yet to be determined.
But considering his recent quarrels with opponents pulling out on short notice, it seems like knowing who he’s going to fight is the least of McGregor’s worries these days. However, someone has to play matchmaker.
Here are four readily available and ground-breaking options for the superstar Irishman to take following this weekend.
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