LAS VEGAS – The UFC featherweight division could get a fresh look if champion Conor McGregor is victorious in his welterweight bout against Nate Diaz at UFC 196. While non-committal about the situation, UFC President Dana White on Friday told reporters at an “EA UFC 2” video game press event that McGregor’s (19-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) time at 145 pounds could be over if he gets past Diaz (18-10 MMA, 13-8 UFC) on Saturday. “I think if he wins impressively tomorrow he doesn’t even go back to 145 – that’s what I think,” White told MMAjunkie. “That weight cut is horrible for him
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UFC boss: Conor McGregor could vacate featherweight title with UFC 196 victory – MMA Junkie