Is it the infamous “Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx,” but in reverse? UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is on the latest cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. The cover lines for the issue say McGregor “puts the fight in fighting Irish … and the fear in the rest of the UFC.” But while his cover spot is timed for what was to be a headlining appearance at UFC 196 going after a second concurrent title, the news came down today that his opponent, lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, is out of their fight with a broken foot. McGregor is just the third UFC fighter to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In 2007, Roger Huerta was the first on the cover.
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‘SI Cover Jinx’? UFC 196 headliner Conor McGregor lands cover of Sports Illustrated – MMA Junkie