Media Daniel Cormier: Islam Makhachev vs. Conor McGregor ‘makes all the sense in the world’

[BigOlJeet]

It makes sense for Islam but no sense for Conor who will get obliterated. But it will raise Islam's profile for all the casuals that will tune in for Conor.

Every single one of Conor’s fans are casuals.

 

[mommas homeboy]

Wildcard! Islam Makhachev vs. Conor McGregor ‘makes all the sense in the world’ — ‘The guy can elevate him!’ - MMAmania.com

Daniel Cormier discusses how Conor McGregor can elevate Islam Makhachev to that next level. RC disagrees, talks about merits.

Daniel Cormier shoots his shot to help his boy get the money fight.

DC has become a complete idiot. He’s now Dana’s puppet.

 

[mommas homeboy]

Imagine Conor getting the magic back and KO'ing Islam in seconds <45>

He never had any magic. And he ain’t shit at LW. He made his name knocking out tiny men.

 

[mjfan23]

Yes Conor will elevate Islam’s star power. That’s pretty much a sure thing.

Conor is big enough to get USADA booted anyone expecting other merits and actual in cage performance to decide title shots should stop watching ufc before further disappointment

 

[Wetarmpits]

Conor would absolutely besmirch Islam if they ever fought.

He's no Volkanovski.

 

[LiQuiD42]

I really cannot wait until Conor fights again. Because the narrative around him will change immediately. Soon they will discuss the things they should be about him. Followed by no longer mentioning his name in the title picture. Islam, Gaethje, Olivera and Chandler will beat him.

 

[CashMoney1991]

No way in fuck does the UFC make that fight, too easy for Islam

 

[Fukkup]

I used to like DC. Im slowly starting to dislike him.

Same.

 

[ragreynolds]

DC always has the worst takes. Conor literally has ONE win at lightweight in the UFC. ONE. Seven years ago. And since that win, he has three losses in a row at lightweight. It makes absolutely ZERO sense to let Conor fight for the lightweight championship. Absolutely nonsensical take.

Just because there is beef/history between two guys, that does not justify having one of them jump in for a title shot. If Alex Caceres decided to slap Volk backstage and start talking shit about him, would that suddenly justify him jumping ahead of the top 15 and getting a shot at the belt? Of course not. It's ridiculous to even suggest such a thing.

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

Only makes sense if he wants more eyes on him. It will elevate his popularity indeed fighting Conor the anomaly. And if he defeats which he should, would just add icing on the cake.

 

[BearGrounds]

Imagine Conor getting the magic back and KO'ing Islam in seconds <45>

Might be the one thing that'd bring khabib out of retirement.

 

[Dana's Moonface]

No,because conor had the mystique when fought khabib and it collided at the right time. It would be different If conor was still a legit fighter with some recent wins under his belt

Conor is still famous, but he is not viewed as a top fighter anymore. Casuals don't worship him now, so a win wouldn't really elevate Islam that much

Though with the build up sure to be absolute trash from Conor's end? It may elevate him somewhat after he fucking crushes him in a single round

Conor is 36 next year, without a top win in 7 years and recovering from a leg break. He is just a name now, that is all.

 

[Tweak896]

It may make Islam the biggest star, but so would him fighting Zuckerberg or some WWE guy. As a sport, it makes no sense. Never did with Olivera either.

 

[BigSexy444]

He never had any magic. And he ain’t shit at LW. He made his name knocking out tiny men.

Check out his fight with Aldo. That was pure magic.

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

No,because conor had the mystique when fought khabib and it collided at the right time. It would be different If conor was still a legit fighter with some recent wins under his belt

Conor is still famous, but he is not viewed as a top fighter anymore. Casuals don't worship him now, so a win wouldn't really elevate Islam that much

Though with the build up sure to be absolute trash from Conor's end? It may elevate him somewhat after he fucking crushes him in a single round

Conor is 36 next year, without a top win in 7 years and recovering from a leg break. He is just a name now, that is all.

Agreed brother
At the time, Conor just won 2 belts and went 10 rounds with Floyd. Although Khabib was the favorite, Conor was seen as a legitimate threat with insane striking.
The aura is gone now. Islam - Conor would still sell, but its not really compelling from a competitive stand point

Of course I'd still watch to see Conor get humiliated though

 

[Oblivian]

DC's commentating has become absolutely horrible.

 

[Dana's Moonface]

Agreed brother
At the time, Conor just won 2 belts and went 10 rounds with Floyd. Although Khabib was the favorite, Conor was seen as a legitimate threat with insane striking.
The aura is gone now. Islam - Conor would still sell, but its not really compelling from a competitive stand point

Of course I'd still watch to see Conor get humiliated though

It would 100% sell and likely be the second biggest mma fight in history for numbers, but I Don't think it elevates Islam as much as khabib

Though it would lift him more than he is now. But I can't see this ever happening

 

[Fedora Millionankles]

Imagine Conor getting the magic back and KO'ing Islam in seconds <45>

I tried, but I could only imagine Conor tapping out to a loosely-applied submission. In seconds..

 

[chinarice]

Putting Jones on the commentary team next to DC makes all the sense in the world! Herp

 

[Prex32]

DC reading the script that Dana gave him.

and drinking at the same time