Conor McGregor's new opponent for March 5 announced - at WELTERWEIGHT

Conor McGregor was determined to go up a weight class for his next fight after becoming UFC Featherweight champion - but now it’s been announced he is going up two classes - to welterweight.

McGregor was due to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title in Las Vegas on March 5, but the Brazilian has been ruled out after suffering a broken foot in training.