Weight Class: Featherweight The biggest rivalry seen in years in the UFC finally comes to a head at UFC 194 when champion Jose Aldo (251) takes on interim champ Conor McGregor (182) in the main event. This fight is scheduled for five rounds of carnage, but it's hard to imagine it going that long when the two men in the cage legitimately want to take each other's head off. McGregor, and what he has to offer, is well known at this point. He's a tireless self-promoter, brash, arrogant, and absolutely what the featherweight division needed. He has powerful hands, stellar movement, balance, and striking accuracy - but the ground game still gives him fits, as demonstrated by most of his fight with Chad Mendes. However, unless Jose Aldo really is scared of McGregor, it's doubtful he tries to take McGregor down. His speed and leg kicks will likely be the difference, similar to how he chopped down Urijah Faber. The only question mark will be ring rust, as Aldo hasn't fought in over a year. That said, he hasn't lost in a decade, and is very motivated to finally silence McGregor. Look for a reinvigorated Aldo to wear McGregor down before pouncing in the third or fourth for the TKO finish.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
