This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting.
Today on the show, we’ll be talking about the latest news regarding Conor McGregor. Is his latest retirement real or is it a negotiating ploy? The New York Times reported that McGregor is under investigation for sexual assault in Ireland. What does the future hold for the controversial former two-division UFC champion?
We’ll also discuss Anthony Pettis’ stunning knockout of Stephen Thompson at UFC Nashville. Where does Pettis go from here? Is he a legitimate threat in the UFC welterweight division? Do the recent successes of Pettis and Jorge Masvidal point toward a trend of smaller fighters thriving without cutting weight?