I think Conor is about to go on a bad losing streak if he faces the guys who deserve it. I'd even pick Diaz over him again because everyone knows that Conor has about seven minutes and all will have the same game plan. It showed how mediocre Nate is IMO when he didn't turn it up and got beat by a faded Conor over the last 3 rounds.
And he has just been ducking so many top fighters in his career?? Right..
How many top fighters has he risked losing his belt too, Cage Warriors or UFC?And he has just been ducking so many top fighters in his career?? Right..
I don't doubt Conor's talent. He destroys Tony if he takes the fight seriously.
I just question whether he has the desire anymore. He is loaded for life and seems to only care about more money now. I don't see him having the same discipline as a guy like Floyd who can do all of that and still treat every fight like it's his last.
How many top fighters has he risked losing his belt too, Cage Warriors or UFC?
McGregor runs this show now.
Those were the 2 fights he had something to lose, and he chose the easier route in both situations. And both times it almost backfired on him, if Mendes had been in shape he would have beaten Conor quite easily.He rather fight in vacation Mendes than in camp Edgar. Took on Cabo Nate , the fact he always seems to take on guys who aren't in camp in short notice fights
The PPV buyrates this year show that UFC has become completely dependent on individual stars, and the UFC brand itself is no longer a significant selling point (like it used to be).It amazes me how gullible are the people who believe that Conor owns UFC and Dana. Yes, of course UFC does not want to loose Conor, he is the biggest draw. But it wouldn't be the end of the world for UFC if Conor would leave UFC. It's not so difficult to market another fighter with a big mouth and lots of tattoos. Platinum, for example. Plus that GSP is back. Yes, Dana loves the money Conor brings to the org, but if he gets fed up with Conor's demands, who know...
Without UFC, Conor's alternative is Bellator. You know, that org with the HW tournament - 4 old LHW and 4 old HW. Most of them washed up AF.
He's negotiating to fight the guy people want him to fight and haters still find a way to cry about it.
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LOL he just got paid and now its time to do his job and defend the belt. The money "negotiations" is simply a facade in order to duck Ferg.