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Why the UFC's special treatment of Conor McGregor is absurd
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-new-york-lightweight-eddie-alvarez/91163838/
"That Conor McGregor is by far the most powerful fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship was proven once again this week. Not because of his physical strength, though the Irishman does have plenty of pop in his fists and feet. Not because he is in line for yet another bumper payday when he headlines UFC 205 in November. And not because he was picked to front the organization’s first show in New York City after state laws were changed to allow it. It is because he is allowed to do pretty much whatever he likes."
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"There are many sound business reasons why riding the McGregor money train for all it is worth makes sense. However, the UFC is sacrificing competitive credibility in the process. The belts need to mean something."
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"UFC 205 promises to be one of the most quality cards in UFC history. McGregor has that magical quality of being a heel and a crowd favorite at the same time. A big name, big ability and a big personality. McGregor doesn’t need favors, doesn’t need help in furthering his name and reach. The UFC seems desperate to give him the opportunity to be a two-weight champion but seems to have forgotten such accolades only mean something if they are not created by smoke and mirrors."
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