5 Reasons why Conor McGregor should move up to Welterweight
Conor McGregor is a former UFC Featherweight Champion, who'd also held the UFC Lightweight Title. "The Notorious" Irishman is widely regarded as one of the biggest box office attractions in all of the combat sports today and is, in fact, one of the top stars in the history of the fight game.
However, by no means does that make McGregor invincible. Despite being one of the greatest fighters of this era, McGregor has suffered his fair share of setbacks over the years, with his most recent defeat coming at the hands of arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October of this year.
McGregor fell by way of submission to Nurmagomedov in the 4th round of their UFC Lightweight Championship bout, and ever since tapping out to the latter's vicious neck crank at UFC 229, the Irish striking phenom's future has been up in the air. While McGregor continues to train as an MMA fighter, rumors regarding the $100 million dollar-plus worth combatant potentially retiring from combat sports altogether, have been swirling as of late.
Frankly speaking, although McGregor may have a few shortcomings, it's quite evident that the biggest reason why he continues his MMA career, is his undying love for the fight game. After all, most other fighters would've probably hanged up the gloves, had they received a $100 million dollar paycheck like McGregor did in his crossover "Money Fight" in the professional boxing realm against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
On that note, expounding upon the future possibilities pertaining to McGregor, today, we take a look at why Conor McGregor should move up to the Welterweight division (and do so at the earliest!)...
#5 The Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch could take place at Welterweight
No sooner did Conor McGregor lose to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, than talks of a possible rematch between the duo were ignited...perhaps partly due to the wild brawl which ensued after the fight.
Well, although Nurmagomedov may be nicknamed "The Eagle", he isn't really a Featherweight (pun intended). In all seriousness though, the man has struggled to make the Lightweight limit of 155 pounds on several occasions, and could likely be looking at a move up in weight to the 170-pound weight-class.
A rematch between these two bitter rivals is a surefire money fight, and McGregor would be better off fighting his foe at Welterweight, as both get older and their frames continue to fill out...