I agree. If anything this just shows how much heart Connor has. It's not a smart fight for him at all, but if he wins he'll go right back to golden boy status. I'll pay to see that rematch.
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Conor Mcgregor vs Nate Diaz rematch targeted for UFC 200 main event
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I agree. If anything this just shows how much heart Connor has. It's not a smart fight for him at all, but if he wins he'll go right back to golden boy status. I'll pay to see that rematch.
LookAtMeGo
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At 170 yeah.
80s Bad Guy
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Well let's hope it's more than water weight this time.
crazygambit
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They offered 196 to both Aldo and Edgar, so it's not like Conor is ducking him. Both chose to decline.
I really don't think Aldo should fight in July. Conor is right when saying he needs to take 9 months or a year off after a knockout like that.
And as mentioned above maybe Edgar isn't in top physical condition either.
If neither of those 2 can fight, then it makes more sense not to defend the belt. There really isn't anyone else that's worth it at the moment in that division.
I would prefer the 155 fight with Dos Anjos though.
He's really not though. I don't think he fears Frankie one bit.
Obliterator
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Most casual fans will love this. The last one was a good fight, they are names they know, there will be plenty of smack talk, etc. No one wants to see Aldo, he has traditionally been a terrible draw and they are likely saving Edgar for the MSG New York debut.
Discotheque
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i highly doubt he plays touchbutt in the park again when prepping for this one.
LookAtMeGo
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Pretty much.
Conor has said he doesnt train to fight anybody in particular, he just trains. I bet thats about to change.
What? Why? The first fight wasn't competitive. Connor came in, won the first round with a lot of headhunting power shots, didn't put Diaz away, came out and lost the second round handily. He got rocked, he got stopped, the end.
At the same time, I don't feel sorry for Frankie Edgar. This dude has been ruining UFC cards for something like a decade.
At the same time, I don't feel sorry for Frankie Edgar. This dude has been ruining UFC cards for something like a decade.
HalfBakedProphet
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Awful
BronsonLee
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Real talk, if you think Conor vs Dos Anjos or Edgar was going to top Conor vs Diaz 2 buyrate wise, you're high on dust
Obliterator
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You are 100% correct.
McGregor vs Diaz 1 outsold the Aldo vs McGregor fight by like 400k. And that was with only 2 weeks notice while the Aldo fight had a year of build up, was for a title, and had a world tour. Diaz vs McGregor 2 will be huge
Discotheque
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https://youtu.be/ZDQoPX8ObcI?t=1m38s
no doubt. i'd be more interested in the dos anjos fight than a rematch though.
BronsonLee
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkxaRiyu7AI
IMAGINE THIS SHIT made with Diaz instead of Dead Weight Aldo
Bam Bam Baklava
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I guess seeing Mcgreg lose twice to the same guy will be alright.
BearFlexington
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Diaz/McGregor 2 may sell but it hurts the sport's legitimacy and reduces what should be rank-based matchmaking to silly WWE-style grudge matches. If they do it, it's a sellout move.
How is it a mistake for Nate, he's about the get paid
Seems like a decent move for Diaz. I guess everyone will get paid plenty, but I don't see how this is actually good for anyone but Diaz. A non-title fight headlining UFC 200 is kind of silly.
I don't see how McGregor wins the rematch when Diaz actually gets a proper camp this time. More touch butt and ninja shit.
crazygambit
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If it's not a title fight what's the harm?
I know Conor should defend his title first, since he talked about doing that in interviews I wonder if the only 2 worthy fighters backed down. This would make a lot more sense then. Between the choice of not fighting since he doesn't have an opponent and taking a non title fight at another weight, I vote for the latter.
If either Aldo or Edgar is willing I agree he should defend the belt.
TickleMeElbow
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Yeah, but Edgar was litteraly begging for that shit after Conor vs Nate though. Like, he was grilling Dana on live TV to give it to him in July lol. If he feels like he's going to be good to go by then, he's probably salty as fuck right now.
Maybe he won't be fully healed by July. Idk.
AaronB
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I don't like immediate rematches unless there's an extremely good fight-related reason - a controversial decision, match ended due to foul, or something like that. It's basically disrespecting and writing off the featherweight division to allow McGregor to take another fight outside it without defending the belt. It's not like there's a shortage of contenders there either - Frankie is the most deserving challenger to be denied a shot in any division, and Aldo and Holloway are worthy as well.
For Nate, this makes sense as a money fight, although it does very little to get him a title shot.
For Nate, this makes sense as a money fight, although it does very little to get him a title shot.
mekes
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I refuse to believe this until it is announced. I mean, it could be true but it just makes no sense on multiple levels. I honestly thought Nate had a great chance prior to the last fight, my only concern was the time he had to prepare. On it making no sense, 2 losses in a row would be pretty bad for Conor, but perhaps he really doesn't mind about that should it happen? Maybe he does just love fighting, win or lose, as long as he gets paid. But the UFC letting him keep a belt inactive would surprise me the most.
Is Conor terrified of making another weight cut? It almost seems like he is desperate to not make 145 again. I did have thoughts on whether he would immediately hang up the 145 belt had he beaten Dos Anjos. For the record, I think that's another fight Conor would lose. Imo its 145 or bust for him. Better make that weight. Better on salads.
Is Conor terrified of making another weight cut? It almost seems like he is desperate to not make 145 again. I did have thoughts on whether he would immediately hang up the 145 belt had he beaten Dos Anjos. For the record, I think that's another fight Conor would lose. Imo its 145 or bust for him. Better make that weight. Better on salads.
On a two week build and no stakes, it did the second biggest buyrate in UFC history, the number one being...UFC 100.
BronsonLee
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Tate/Rousey 3 is mad bank too, especially if Rousey wins and goes to Holm/Rousey 2
Tate/Holm 2 would be just fine as well.
What would you consider a bigger fight?
And yeah I don't like the idea too much either. Guess he doesn't want to cut weight again. It's pretty obvious at this point.
ldcommando
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unfortunately I´m not surprised, motherfuckers
LookAtMeGo
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I would say that Nate deserves a title shot and he does but I dont think he cares too much about a title shot and rather just whatever fights are going to be big and bring in the most money. If this is the biggest fight he can get in that regard then I think he completely deserves it. Its going to be an exciting fight for sure.
That would be the only reason to make the fight.
go_la_clips
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Had Conor won the first time, would Nate have been granted a rematch?
Jezbollah
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Nah. Conor would have probably got a shot at Robbie.
I don't even think Nate will get a rubber match if he loses.
At 170? Fucking suicide. Their last match was basically at the weight they'd fight at if they were cutting to 155, but without the cut. If they fight at 170, Conor can only get so big. Nate and Conor were within a pound when they fought, Nate's gonna have 10 pounds on Conor in the ring if they weigh in at 170.
BronsonLee
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I have no idea how the fight is at 170 and not 155, btw
Discotheque
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now that he maintained a stable weight for the last fight he likes that food too much.
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Now that Connor got beat he can make a better game plan, be at a slightly better weight, become stronger and possibly win. If he does win that would be amazing and set up for a part 3 most likely.
BronsonLee
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Because Aldo is totally shit at promoting, delayed the last fight a whole bunch of times, and got knocked the fuck out
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Also cant wait for the trash talking, this will erupt like a volcano. Nate will tease Connor about losing and Connor will throw some F bombs and say he took nate to easy last time and now he will come fully prepared. This will be great.
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