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Featherweight contender Conor McGregor says lightweight move in his future: "You better believe that"
Oct 17, 2014 - 11:10:01 AM Featherweight contender Conor McGregor says lightweight move in his future: "You better believe that"

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

"If you do what you say you're going to do, look what happens? I've skipped the queue and now I'm the world title contender, I'm number one contender. My next fight is most likely going to be for the title. After that there will be no catching me... I'll win the belt, maybe I'll defend it in the Aviva and then I'll challenge for the lightweight belt, then who knows? That's definitely in my plans, you better believe that... If a 155 fight came up I will take it. I'm only 26, I'm not going to be making featherweight my whole career, it's a tough cut. I do it and I do it professionally, but it's tough."

-Featherweight contender Conor McGregor talks to Severe MMA about a future move to the lightweight division.

Penick's Analysis: McGregor at lightweight is probably an eventuality, but he's got plenty left to accomplish at 145 lbs. If he captures the title, the UFC is going to want him to stick around the division for a while. If he doesn't, he could make the move earlier. Still, while it's surely going to happen, I think it's more likely he stays at featherweight for a considerable time before switching things up.