Jan 19, 2015
What’s next for main card winners at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver?
It looks like a shot at gold is in the future for both Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone while Uriah Hall and Gleison Tibau look for another step up in competition. With UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver in the books it's time to take a look into the future for the main card winners.
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It looks like a shot at gold is in the future for both Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone while Uriah Hall and Gleison Tibau look for another step up in competition.
With UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver in the books it's time to take a look into the future for the main card winners.
CONOR MCGREGOR
UFC Fight Night 59 result: Defeated Dennis Siver via TKO
What's next?: Jose Aldo
There is no beating around this one. Conor McGregor has taken the UFC by storm and will take on Jose Aldo for the featherweight title at a date yet to be decided. McGregor is a performer of the highest quality both inside and outside the Octagon, while Jose Aldo needs no introduction. In terms of talent vs. talent, this could be one of the best matchups in UFC history.
DONALD CERRONE
UFC Fight Night 59 result: Defeated Benson Henderson via unanimous decision
What's next?: Gold rush
Regardless of the clear controversy - because we should be discussing what's next for Benson Henderson - the judges gave Cerrone his seventh straight victory and likely a shot at either Anthony Pettis or Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title. There is little Cerrone hasn't done to make his case and two wins in 15 days is the cherry on top.
URIAH HALL
UFC Fight Night 59 result: Defeated Ron Stallings via TKO
What's next?: The original plan
Uriah Hall had to prepare for three opponents and he looked more than fine in his third straight win. After the victory, Hall called out his original opponent Costas Philippou and even issued a threat as punishment for pulling out of a fight. As Hall hopes to continue his climb in the division, the No. 12 middleweight Philippou should be a good place to start … again.
GLEISON TIBAU
UFC Fight Night 59 result: Defeated Norman Parke via split decision
What's next?: The grind
Tibau is one of the most successful fighters in UFC history - tied for third in wins with 16 - but has never reached title contention due to a lack of consistency. The win over Parke gave the Brazilian his 40th professional victory, however he has never won more than three in a row with the organization. He has earned another look yet again. It would be fair to put him up against anyone in the bottom half of the lightweight division such as Jim Miller, Rustam Khabilov or even Nate Diaz.