Eddie Alvarez: Conor McGregor moving to 155 'convenient' for him, good for division

Eddie Alvarez could make a case for being No. 1 contender in the lightweight division if he beats former champion Anthony Pettis. A title shot against Rafael dos Anjos could have very well been dangling out there for the taking.
Not so much anymore. Conor McGregor, the UFC's featherweight champion, will move up and face dos Anjos for the lightweight belt in the main event of UFC 197 on March 5, rankings be damned.
Very few would blame Alvarez if he were upset. But the former Bellator lightweight