"Makes sense that they're in bed as they've never been defended" - Fans have fun in the comments section after Conor McGregor posts a picture of where his UFC titles sleep
Conor McGregor is easily the most popular fighter in the history of the UFC. He is also very accomplished, as he was the first fighter ever to become a double-champ in the organization, winning both its featherweight and lightweight titles.
Since then, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Henry Cejudo have joined McGregor in simultaneously capturing titles in two divisions. While Cormier, Nunes, and Cejudo each defended both belts at least once, McGregor never attempted to defend either of his titles.
McGregor posted a picture noting that this is where his twin titles sleep:
This is where my twin double world titles sleep. The twin babies ❤️ https://t.co/yEyqaqyZJE
Upon seeing the tweet, several fans decided to poke fun at the fact that McGregor never defended his titles. One Twitter user wrote:
"Makes sense that they're in bed as they've never been defended"
@TheNotoriousMMA Makes sense that they’re in bed as they’ve never been defended
Keen-eyed fans pointed out that the structure of the bunk beds was perfect for someone of McGregor's status:
"And that slide is for you whenever you get asked to defend one."
@TheNotoriousMMA And that slide is for you whenever you get asked to defend one.
Others more directly addressed McGregor's inconsistency as a champion:
"You never defended either one tho [and] u kno the saying [you're] not a champion till u defend it"
@TheNotoriousMMA You never defended either one tho an u kno the saying your not a champion till u defend it 💯
Another referenced the Irishman's first loss against Dustin Poirier, tweeting:
"This is where you sleep"
@TheNotoriousMMA This is where you sleep 💤 https://t.co/Nu84JT8t2n
Not every tweet was at the expense of the UFC's first double-champ. Some fans were notably more positive in their responses:
"You're gonna need to make it a triple bed since you're getting that 3rd belt from Usman"
@TheNotoriousMMA You’re gonna need to make it a triple bed since you’re getting that 3rd belt from Usman
While winning one title is no easy feat, let alone two at the same time, it is not surprising to see Conor McGregor ridiculed for never defending either of his titles. It is very uncommon to see fighters not attempt at least one title defense, and yet McGregor has done it twice.
What is next for Conor McGregor?
Although Conor McGregor hasn't been very active, he has remained the most popular fighter in the sport. Many have wondered and speculated as to what his next move will be. Fellow double-champ Henry Cejudo has suggested a fight with upcoming star Paddy Pimblett.
That move doesn't make much sense for McGregor, both from a career and financial standpoint. Instead, McGregor is more likely to attempt to cash in by fighting Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match once again. Considering how much money the two made with their first fight, a rematch makes a lot of sense for both fighters.
McGregor could also attempt to work his way back to a belt in the UFC. While it wouldn't be deserved due to McGregor not having won a meaningful fight in six years, it wouldn't be surprising to see him given a title shot.
The Irishman's return would make the most sense in the lightweight division, depending on who wins the matchup between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev at UFC 260. Oliveira has stated that he would like to fight McGregor — Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege and close friend, has also exchanged words with McGregor in the past.
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