In a surprising turn of events, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced that his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler will take place at 185 pounds. This decision to compete in the middleweight division has led to praise from fellow fighter Henry Cejudo, who believes it to be an astonishing feat.

McGregor's illustrious career has seen him achieve success in three different weight classes - featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight. However, if he indeed steps into the octagon at middleweight, he will make history as the first fighter in UFC to have competed in four weight divisions.

Cejudo expressed his admiration for McGregor's determination in a recent video on his YouTube channel. "Since the beginning, he said we're going to be fighting at 185 pounds," Cejudo stated. "Conor has the ability to go 155, 170, and even 185 - and that's exactly what he just pulled. It's absolutely crazy, which is absolutely nuts."

The decision to come back at 185 pounds stems from McGregor's noticeable increase in size during his recovery from a broken leg suffered in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier last July. With Michael Chandler boasting a similar physique, Cejudo does not see any issues with the fight taking place two weight classes above their natural division.

Cejudo also commended Chandler for agreeing to McGregor's stipulations. "Conor has gotten big, and for that weight class, Conor is short," Cejudo acknowledged. "But guess what? So is Michael Chandler. They're both two short, stocky dudes that are going to be firing at 185 pounds."

Undoubtedly, Chandler's decision to wait for the opportunity to face McGregor was driven by the Irish fighter's immense popularity and drawing power. "Conor McGregor is a cash cow," Cejudo emphasized. "I mean, I would wait almost two years to fight Conor... Those are a whole lot of millions that are coming your way, Michael Chandler."

The news of McGregor venturing into unchartered territory at middleweight has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. Fans and analysts alike are eager to witness how he will adapt to the new weight class and whether his pristine striking skills will be as effective against bigger opponents.

While Cejudo acknowledges the challenges McGregor may face, he appreciates the fighter's audacity and ambition. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between two exceptional athletes, and the entire fight world will be eagerly watching to see if McGregor can once again defy expectations and make history in his remarkable career.