Tag: Featherweight

UFC 197 shaping up to be an instant classic

With McGregor vs Dos Anjos and Holm vs Tate, could UFC 197 be one of the biggest cards ever?

After beating Jose Aldo in a record 13 seconds, there was speculation that Conor McGregor was to move up a weight class to fight at 155lbs. The smack talking fighter has gained something of a cult following, with fans intoxicated by his loud taunting, flashy style and knockout power. His move to 155lbs has now been confirmed as the story was leaked online. Continue reading “UFC 197 shaping up to be an instant classic”

Vegas sees green white and orange as McGregor becomes UFC featherweight champion

The long anticipated UFC featherweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo made history tonight.

Conor McGregor has made UFC history tonight, defeating Jose Aldo Jr. by KO in just 13 seconds. After months of build up, smack talk and insults, the most talked about UFC match-up ever finally happened! But for all of the build up it was McGregor’s second punch which ended the fight and saw him crowned UFC featherweight champion of the world. The shocking result came as Aldo charged forward throwing a wide hook, McGregor countered with a strong cross followed by a hammer fist to the grounded former champion to end the match. Continue reading “Vegas sees green white and orange as McGregor becomes UFC featherweight champion”