By Al Stover
Staff Reporter 

McGregor seeking part ownership of UFC is smart business move

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Last updated 11/17/2016 at 11:07am



Last weekend, the UFC staged its first event in New York City at Madison Square Garden, which has had a plethora of historical combat sports memories within its walls — and it added another moment.

In the main event of UFC 205, the company’s biggest star and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor, knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the second round to win the lightweight title. McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold championships in two different weight classes.

Fighters like McGregor are a rare breed. While critics would consider his skillset subpar compare...



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