With his rise toward the top of the 145-pound division, Conor McGregor has put Irish MMA on the map.
McGregor’s biggest impact on Irish MMA may not be felt for years, when younger Irish athletes who enter MMA competition hoping to follow in his footsteps make their way up the ladder.
That said, McGregor’s success has had an immediate effect on Irish MMA as well. Other Irish fighters are beginning to receive much more attention than they had previously, and the number of Irish individuals on the UFC roster has risen extremely quickly.
While it’s very possible no currently active Irish fighters will be able to reach the heights McGregor has, there are some who do have big potential. Here are the 10 Irish fighters most likely to break out next.