UFC: Conor McGregor faced with dangerous 'options' after Rafael dos Anjos
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Its been just over a week since the dramatic dethroning of yet another member of Ultimate Fighting Championship royalty and the governing body's media department have worked the gossip columns with several ambiguous statements about the next step for its current superstar; Ireland's Conor McGregor.
Ever since "mystic Mac", as he is now affectionately referred to, eerily predicted the exact turn of events that led to his victory over Jose Aldo there has been a surge in the other members of the UFC roster realising they are in more of an entertainment business than a sport. Fighting against McGregor in the octagon is your big money meal ticket to recognition and a decent paycheck in this unforgiving sport, and doesn't he know it.
"Options" was McGregor's buzzword at the UFC 194 press conference where the Dubliner held court over the ever-salivating press assembled at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. Above other things he told of how the process of making the weight of 145lbs, the UFC featherweight limit, is a grim experience.
Coach to McGregor, John Kavanagh, has made no secret of the difficulty and discipline shown by the 27-year-old to make the weight, particularly the day before a fight. The logical step therefore is to go up a weight category and challenge at lightweight which Dana White, UFC President, has offered as one of his many options now he is the featherweight king.
In White's head however, he had likely identified the prospect of McGregor facing Donald Cerrone in another opportunity to grow the UFC brand – such is the bombastic manner both fighters promote events. Frankie Edgar, fresh off a first-round knockout victory against Chad Mendes, would have to wait. The popularity and respect given to Edgar by MMA press and fighters would take a back seat to this potential UFC Lightweight title fight.
However, Rafael dos Anjos has a whole different storyline in mind.
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