UFC: Who Should Conor McGregor Fight Next?

It’s amazing just how quickly things can change in the crazy sport of MMA. In a matter of minutes Conor McGregor went from a seemingly unstoppable promotional juggernaught to a fighter with much to prove when he surrendered to Nate Diaz’s rear naked choke in the main event of UFC 196. With his back now against the wall the UFC’s first Irish champion has an incredibly tough decision to make when he chooses his next opponent. No one is an easy out at this point. Who should McGregor fight next?

UFC 196 Recap & Results

Mere months after a 14-second knockout which saw him claim the UFC featherweight title, Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon seeking a newer, heavier challenge. Moving up 25 pounds to take on late replacement fighter Nate Diaz, could the Irish sensation continue his dominance, this time as a welterweight? Also, could Holly Holm continue her reign and remain perfect as a professional as she defended her newly acquired women’s bantamweight title against perennial contender Miesha Tate?

Predicting UFC 196

No longer tasked with making history by becoming the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold gold in two weight classes Conor McGregor will instead have another opportunity to showcase his skills and further hone his growing blockbuster appeal. Hoping to wreck the party is late notice newcomer Nate Diaz, a fearsome and fearless warrior who has more of a chance than most are giving him. Also on the card is the anticipated first title defense of the woman who beat the unbeatable. Will Holly Holm remain perfect, or can Miesha Tate finally capture UFC gold with another upset? What else can we expect to happen at UFC 196?

UFC: 5 Great Multi-Weight Class Fighters

Weight class changes in combat sports are a big deal. Dropping, or even going up a weight class can rejuvenate a struggling fighter or conversely bring new challenges to dominant ones. With news of newly minted featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s potential move to face the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197, this post looks at 5 other UFC fighters who have found success in more than one weight division.

UFC 194 Recap & Results

At last. After almost a year spent battling each other mentally, Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor finally settled their business inside the Octagon as they waged war to determine the undisputed featherweight champion of the world. Hyped to the max, could the leader of the fighting Irish McGregor hand the long reigning champion his first loss in over a decade? Also, could Chris Weidman remain perfect as he defended his middleweight belt against the dangerous challenge of Luke Rockhold?

Predicting UFC 194

UFC 189 will take some beating as the greatest MMA card of all time, but UFC 194 might give it a serious run for its money. A mouthwatering collection of razor-close fights headlined by one of the sport’s most tantalising grudge matches, supported by an additional four bouts easily capable of headlining on their own. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor might be hogging the spotlight as they battle for featherweight supremacy, but what else can we expect to happen at the UFC’s stacked final pay per view event of 2015?

The Irish Invasion: A Look at 5 of the UFC's Other Irish Fighters

Conor McGregor was just the beginning, the mere tip of the iceberg that is Irish fighting. Long stereotyped for their grit and toughness stemming from generations of success in combat sports, Ireland’s top competitors are finally making their way to the UFC thanks in part to their famous countryman’s surge in popularity. With the UFC returning to Dublin next weekend this post looks at some of the top Irish talent fighting on the card. Do they really have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of their ‘Notorious’ compatriot?

Mouthpiece: Social Media Skeletons, Sting, Going Big, SummerSlam

Controversial comments or actions. Twitter squabbles. Stunning twists and incredible moments. There are always a multitude of talking point in the ever-changing landscapes of both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. What are this month’s five most noteworthy topics?

UFC 189 Recap & Results

Originally scheduled to feature the most heavily hyped title bout in the organisation’s short history, UFC 189 took what many believed to be a terminal blow when featherweight champion Jose Aldo pulled out with just two weeks remaining. Undeterred by this setback, his opponent, Irish sensation Conor McGregor remained to save the card, and received a new foe; former title challenger and wrestling stud Chad Mendes.

UFC 189: Predicting Mendes vs. McGregor

Stepping up to replace the injured José Aldo, former title challenger Chad Mendes will do battle with Irish sensation Conor McGregor in UFC 189’s ‘contingency plan’ main event. It may not be the blockbuster fight we were all hoping for, but Mendes’ last-minute inclusion, along with knowledge that the contest will determine an interim featherweight champion, should ensure that the bout remains an exciting and intriguing one.

UFC Fight Night 59 Recap & Results

More than just a fighter, Irish superstar Conor McGregor has morphed into a global megastar since his UFC debut barely three years ago. Brash, confident and supremely talented, “The Notorious” has bulldozed his way to a shot at Jose Aldo’s Featherweight belt, with only German kickboxing veteran Dennis Siver standing in his way.