5. The Most Popular Fighter Under 170 Pounds Since B.J Penn
Many people have Urijah Faber as the most popular fighter under 170 pounds over the past few years. His loyal fan base, along with his relentless fighting style and fun loving personality increased his popularity. What Faber lacked was simply drawing in an actual market like McGregor has. Hes had unbelievable performances, but hasnt quite had the spotlight in past wins like McGregor has. Then you look at the recent Fight Pass stats and realize who are the most viewed fighters on their platform. McGregor is listed as the number one fighter, while Faber isnt in the top ten. McGregor has transcended the stigma of lighter weight fighters not being able to draw major business. Hes done it simply by finishing his opponents and speaking his mind about the featherweight division. His quotes are clever, while his charisma is alluring to many fans. It has become apparent that McGregor gets it from the business side of the fight game. You may disagree with his opinions and choice of tattoos. Youll surely be listening or reading his opinions, whenever somebody posts about him. Thats one of the main attributes of being a star. Its the ability to be so commanding that people will follow your actions extensively.