MMA Fighting · Sep 27, 2016
Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez to headline UFC 205
Conor McGregor will get his chance at becoming the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles in two weight classes at once, after all.
The UFC featherweight champion will challenge Eddie Alvarez for the UFC lightweight title in the main event of UFC 205 at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12. UFC president Dana White announced the bout late Monday night on ESPN's SportsCenter.
Additionally, McGregor will not relinquish the featherweight championship leading up to UFC 205, making the meeting a champion vs. champion superfight.