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5 Reasons Why Conor McGregor Will Be UFC’s Next Two-Division Champion

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5 Reasons Why Conor McGregor Will Be UFC's Next Two-Division Champion

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Conor McGregor is the current UFC poster boy. He has bundles of potential and talent, consistently proving it every time he steps foot in the Octagon. McGregor is definitely going places in the UFC, and here are the top five reasons why he will be the UFC's next two-division champion.

5. His Ability To Cut Weight Efficiently

5. His Ability To Cut Weight Efficiently
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5. His Ability To Cut Weight Efficiently

5. His Ability To Cut Weight Efficiently
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Many mixed martial artists have trouble making weight in order to fight in their respective divisions. McGregor, however, is blessed with the outstanding ability to efficiently cut weight. He can make featherweight and can also easily put on weight to fight as a lightweight, which he's previously done. This ability makes it more realistic for McGregor to be a two-division champion as he can win comfortably and train happily in both weights.

4. His Team And Coaches

4. His Team And Coaches
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4. His Team And Coaches

4. His Team and Coaches
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Conor McGregor trains out of Straight Blast Gym in Dublin, Ireland. He has the support of great coaches and trains with other high-level fighters, one for example being Gunnar Nelson. McGregor's talent alone is enough for him to become a UFC champion, but with the guidance of a prestigious fight team, he can reach further and conquer two divisions.

3. KO Power And Speed

3. KO Power And Speed
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3. KO Power And Speed

3. KO Power And Speed
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Conor McGregor's two biggest assets are both his knockout power combined with his speed. Of 16 professional fights, these two assets have left 14 opponents knocked out. With his skill set developing, his powers getting stronger and his speed even quicker. McGregor can be one of the quickest featherweights, yet one of the most powerful lightweights.

2. Still Young And Growing As A Mixed Martial Artist

2. Still Young And Growing As A Mixed Martial Artist
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2. Still Young And Growing As A Mixed Martial Artist

2. Still Young And Growing As A Mixed Martial Artist
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Still at the young age of 26 and with only 18 professional fights, McGregor is still growing and adapting as a mixed martial artist. With more experience inside the cage, McGregor's skill set will only get better. He is driven with the heart to be a champion and with his tender age and time to grow as a fighter, he has all the attributes and tools to be the next two-division champion.

1. Unique Fighting Style

1. Unique Fighting Style
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1. Unique Fighting Style

1. Unique Fighting Style
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The No. 1 reason why Conor McGregor will be the UFC's next two-division champion is simply because of his unique fighting style. In a sport where everyone and everything is new and unique, Conor McGregor holds the most rare and uncommon style. His movement is like no other and this combined with free flowing kicks, the knockout power of a boxer and a high-level jiu-jitsu game, means no one has got an answer for this style yet -- nor will they.

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