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With Conor McGregor on Hiatus, the Dust Is Settling in the Featherweight and Lightweight Divisions
Jose Aldo has agreed to defend his new undisputed featherweight title. Khabib Nurmagomedov is interested in an interim lightweight title fight with Tony Ferguson. All's well that ends well, for now.
Could the Billion-Dollar Fight Between Mayweather and McGregor Rumors Be For Real?
Rumors, rumors are no fun, unless you are a part of one.
Weighing the Options of Eddie Alvarez
After defeating Anthony Pettis in Boston, Eddie Alvarez wants a UFC lightweight title shot. Unfortunately, he might not get his wish. So where does he go from here?
George Lockhart: Moving Between Weights Won’t be a Problem for McGregor
Nutrition expert George Lockhart explains why he believes McGregor can move between the featherweight and lightweight divisions and why he "wouldn't be surprised" if the Irishman eventually moves to welterweight.
Diego Sanchez Heads Back up to Lightweight After Brief Featherweight Adventure
Citing the newly imposed IV ban by the UFC’s drug testing partner USADA, Diego Sanchez said the weight cut down to 145 lbs was a step too far.
Frankie's Fury Points to Lightweight Debut for McGregor
Frankie Edgar's negative outlook with regard to being the next man to face Conor McGregor suggests the Irishman could be set for his lightweight debut under the UFC banner.
UFC Would Be Foolish to Force McGregor to Vacate Title
While holding and defending two titles has been unprecedented up until this point, Conor McGregor will give both the featherweight and lightweight divisions more attention than ever if he can hold court in both brackets.
Conor McGregor's Future at Lightweight
After fighting Aldo, the interim featherweight champ plans to take aim at the UFC's 155-pounders.