When MMA experts talk about the UFC GOAT, usually the talk revolves around three names. They mention Jon Jones, Georges St. Pierre, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. But they almost never mention Conor McGregor, whose accomplishments remain unique in the sport. We are talking about the first and only UFC star who managed to become a double champion simultaneously. Also, McGregor is the fighter who has amassed the highest box office numbers from all his fightscombined. But there is another achievement that would make him even greater if he manages to knock Michael Chandler out at 185 lbs. Banthamweight champion Sean O’Malley made sure MMA fans realized the achievement McGregor would make if this happens.
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After Conor McGregor announced Michael Chandler would be his rival at 185, the entire world reacted to the news. Many fail to understand that both fighters probably walk around at that same weight, maybe only 5 pounds heavier than that. Sean O’Malley made it clear during one of his most recent Youtube videos. This is what he said: “I feel like he might be fiddling, I think he’s just trying to – I don’t know. I wonder if that really … Chandler probably walks around max 185. Conor, probably 190, whatever. Interesting matchup there at 185, and if he knocks out Chandler at 185, he’ll have a knockout at ’45, knockout at ’55 … Donald Cerrone, knockout at ’70, knockout at 185. That would be legendary.”
As far as the knock-outs Conor has under his belt, the list is quite impressive and extensive. He cracked Jose Aldo, Dustin Poirier, and Chad Mendes at featherweight. He caught Eddie Alvarez at lightweight, and Donald Cerrone at welterweight. Despite not being dangerous-enough to fight for belts in recent years, knocking out Chandler at 185 would be another achievement no other fighter has ever done before in the UFC. That will only enlarge his legend status to even greater heights. If there is someone who can make this happen, it’s the Notorious Conor McGregor.
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