Moving up in weight to challenge Nate Diaz at welterweight didn’t work out exactly how UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor planned, but the Irishman’s brash antics helped save one of the best pay-per-view cards of the year.
What McGregor did at UFC 196 this past Saturday was nothing short of legendary. From fighting two weight classes higher to taking a Diaz brother on 11 days notice, “The Notorious” proved that he’s truly willing to fight anyone, anywhere, and at anytime.
But in the aftermath of his first promotional loss, albeit in a division he doesn’t officially occupy, McGregor’s overall work of art is called into question. How much of his success is legitimate and how much of it is a product of good timing, quick finishes and overzealous opponents?
Look no further. Here are five reasons why the 27-year-old is not the world beater we thought he was.
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