UFC 257 viewers guide: It's time to see how amazing Conor McGregor can be

ABU DHABI, U.A.E. -- When Conor McGregor is involved, there is always potential for hyperbole. When you have a star that big, everything tends to dial up a notch -- including any comments related to him or an upcoming fight. But allow me to say, I have genuinely looked forward to this moment since the end of 2016.

Whether this all comes to fruition, only time will tell. But I believe we might finally realize the true fighting potential of McGregor in 2021. If you go back to the end of 2016, McGregor was the reigning featherweight and lightweight champion. He'd avenged his submission loss to Nate Diaz. He wasn't considered the absolute best fighter in the world, but he was on the radar for…