Rumored Khabib's Decision has Affected 2 Fights for UFC 257

[Frank McEdgar]

He will announce the decision today at 3pm EST on ABC

Dana says Khabib's decision has affected both the main event between Dustin and Conor, and also the co-main between Hooker and Chandler

 

[Marko Polo]

“The bout between Poirier and Mcgregor is now for the unified lightweight championship of the world”

 

[MotivatedMcGregor]

Winners of those 2 fights will fight for the belt, Khabib faces GSP at catchweight. Easy math.

EDIT: possibility 2 would maybe be Conor vs Dustin is a title fight. I wouldn’t put it past Dana to say “Khabib you can have anything you want if you defend the title for 30-0 against Conor. I’ll give you the GSP fight and full co-promotion/big dollar checks to invest in your own promotion after.”

 

[MigitAs]

Winners of those 2 fights will fight for the belt, Khabib faces GSP at catchweight. Easy math.

I’m down.

 

[MotivatedMcGregor]

“The bout between Poirier and Mcgregor is now for the unified lightweight championship of the world”

Wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[Marko Polo]

Wouldn’t be surprised.

And the winner faces the winner of Chandler vs Hooker for their first defence. Gaethje faces Oliveira for the number one contender spot

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

He will announce the decision today at 3pm EST on ABC

Dana says Khabib's decision has affected both the main event between Dustin and Conor, and also the co-main between Hooker and Chandler

Dana already said he wouldn't make that Conor vs Dustin fight for the title. But he's also full of shit so.

 

[Kos Fan]

Winners of those 2 fights will fight for the belt, Khabib faces GSP at catchweight. Easy math.

I can’t see Chandler passing Oliveira with a win over Hooker, but who knows with Dana.

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

So stupid. I don’t understand why anyone wants to see Khabib vs old man GSP. Its gonna be a massacre.

 

[Marko Polo]

I can’t see Chandler passing Oliveira with a win over Hooker, but who knows with Dana.

Oliveira should get the shot, but we know Uncle Dana and his ways

 

[linvillegorge]

“The bout between Poirier and Mcgregor is now for the unified lightweight championship of the world”

Yep. And the winner of Hooker/Chandler is for the #1 contender.

 

[WhitestKidU’Know]

Me thinks that Conor/Porier is for the title because Khabib vacated to fight GSP at 170. Hooker/Chandler is the no. one contender fight.

 

[Reach4theSky]

And the winner faces the winner of Chandler vs Hooker for their first defence. Gaethje faces Oliveira for the number one contender spot

Charles getting royally screwed..

 

[pride_rules]

“The bout between Poirier and Mcgregor is now for the unified lightweight championship of the world”

who could have predicted that ?

 

[tat2man5k]

And the winner faces the winner of Chandler vs Hooker for their first defence. Gaethje faces Oliveira for the number one contender spot

Then Conor immediately does everything BUT defend (if he were to win)

 

[Kenny Powerth]

Dana said for him to fight again he had to drop the LW title, so he 1) dropped the title so he’s def coming back 2) why would he drop the title in the division he’s about to fight in again

 

[StoneWT]

Irish plumber vs Low-IQ "keep backing up to the fence which is what Khabib wants" guy is for the title. Other dudes are fighting for the next shitle tot.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

So one win against old man cowboy a year ago gets you a TS. Big fuck you to Oliveria - 8 wins in a row with 8 finishes

 

[MMAcolyte]

If the GSP fight's happening then....WOW. That'll be my most anticipated fight of all time.

I just can't see them announcing that today though. I don't think there's been enough time to get all the conditions negotiated to satisfy both parties.

 

[Gio]

“The bout between Poirier and Mcgregor is now for the unified lightweight championship of the world”

If this happens, Conor getting an instant title fight after a win at 170 lbs, and having 1 win in 4 years at 155, I don't think I'll ever understand that, ever. It's pure inside politics.