Conor McGregor is accustomed to dealing with critics. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
During his meteoric rise to UFC superstardom, Conor McGregor has faced one consistent criticism: That his opponents have been handpicked to showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses.
Yes, it is true that despite a string of impressive victories, the “Notorious” has yet to be tested by the top wrestlers in the featherweight division. None of his first five opponents – Marcus Brimage, Max Holloway, Diego Brandao, Dustin Poirier or Dennis Siver – posed a serious takedown threat, and the brash Irishman was able to flaunt his considerable striking skills with impunity as he rose to the No.