Explain to Me. What is the Mcgregor Risk?

[Hardkore]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/1...lains-why-he-wanted-to-fight-nate-diaz-at-170

"Real fighters respect real fighters," McGregor said. "I respect that he held out for me as well. But at the same time, he played the safe option. He didn't take what's known in the game as a McGregor risk. He was offered welterweight belts, he turned them down. He was offered lightweight belts, he turned them down. He played what was in his mind a safer option. I respect that he did it. It was a smart move on his behalf. Why not? But not everyone is willing to take the risks that I am willing to take."

I could be wrong, but I never heard of Nate being offered either a Lightweight or Welterweight title shot, unless Mcgregor is making this up and trying to spin his second attempt at Nate, a more noble endeavor.

Nate was holding out for rematch with Conor, because he knew it would make him the most money. Most likely at this stage of his career, it's very unlikely he'll get a TS much less hold a belt, so he wants to make the most cash he can before he's done.

Nate is only trying to do what Mcgregor has been doing his entire career, that is try to make as much as you can each fight. Fair play to both, I hope they make a boatload of money off UFC 202, it's just amusing to read Mcgregor criticize Nate for doing the same thing as him.

As far as the "Mcgregor Risk", there have been already several man who've moved up in weight, namely Randy Couture, BJ Penn, Dan Henderson, Sakuraba, etc Amusing to see Mcgregor play the martyr or the pioneer, as if there hasn't been fighters who've done the same before him.

 

[Prince Nephilim]

Basically taking any fight on any notice with no regard for ones career

 

[Metheus]

I guess if you take that really premature Lawler talk into account he was asked about a title fight. Certainly not the same as being offered one.

 

[YoungRonniecoleman]

People still listen when Conor speaks? Hah

 

[Sgt Smith]

Basically taking any fight on any notice with no regard for ones career

I respect the fact that he always fights, but has he taken fights on short notice himself? I don't mean that in a condescending way, I don't actually know if he has or has not in his past.

 

[nostradumbass]

It's the calculated risk of taking a new opponent on short notice, but only when said opponent has not worked out in months.

 

[JohnyBrabo]

Surprised Conor was able to give such a coherent interview. If I were him after the Brock news and 196 outselling 200 I'd still be laughing.

 

[VinceArch]

No serious MMA fan listens to the bullshit that spews from McGregor's mouth.

 

[sirmorbach]

McGregor risk. McGregor belt.

What's next?

 

[OrigFan255]

This clown is a out to take his FIRST risk of his career against Diaz.
He never tried to avenge any other loss. He never wanted to take the risk....Too scared!
Once Nate beats him again, his belief in himself will fade away just like Phil "The Best Eva" Baroni.

 

[Andrusz]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/1...lains-why-he-wanted-to-fight-nate-diaz-at-170

"Real fighters respect real fighters," McGregor said. "I respect that he held out for me as well. But at the same time, he played the safe option. He didn't take what's known in the game as a McGregor risk. He was offered welterweight belts, he turned them down. He was offered lightweight belts, he turned them down. He played what was in his mind a safer option. I respect that he did it. It was a smart move on his behalf. Why not? But not everyone is willing to take the risks that I am willing to take."

I could be wrong, but I never heard of Nate being offered either a Lightweight or Welterweight title shot, unless Mcgregor is making this up and trying to spin his second attempt at Nate, a more noble endeavor.

Nate was holding out for rematch with Conor, because he knew it would make him the most money. Most likely at this stage of his career, it's very unlikely he'll get a TS much less hold a belt, so he wants to make the most cash he can before he's done.

Nate is only trying to do what Mcgregor has been doing his entire career, that is try to make as much as you can each fight. Fair play to both, I hope they make a boatload of money off UFC 202, it's just amusing to read Mcgregor criticize Nate for doing the same thing as him.

As far as the "Mcgregor Risk", there have been already several man who've moved up in weight, namely Randy Couture, BJ Penn, Dan Henderson, Sakuraba, etc Amusing to see Mcgregor play the martyr or the pioneer, as if there hasn't been fighters who've done the same before him.

I agree with you about him taunting Nate for waiting for this rematch, he's just looking out for his best interests. No reason to bring that up, but that's just soft McGregor shittalk most likely.

But I would wager that a "McGregor risk" has to do with taking dangerous, unadvised matches while your stock is at its highest.

Randy, BJ, Hendo all has more to gain than lose when they tried to do the unthinkable and move up and down weight against stiffer competition. McGregor on the other hand really only has more to lose. Him beating Nate doesn't really prove anything other then he can actually beat Nate. He was supposed to beat him the first time - with ease! The rematch now just feels even more unlikely and damaging to his career especially since he's the hottest shit right now.

It truly is a McGregor risk cause honestly this situation is so unique we really haven't experienced anything like it in MMA before.

*Edit: except for maybe Sakuraba in Pride fighting Wanderlei over and over. But even that isn't really comparable since they both were 205lbs.

 

[johncola]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/1...lains-why-he-wanted-to-fight-nate-diaz-at-170

"Real fighters respect real fighters," McGregor said. "I respect that he held out for me as well. But at the same time, he played the safe option. He didn't take what's known in the game as a McGregor risk. He was offered welterweight belts, he turned them down. He was offered lightweight belts, he turned them down. He played what was in his mind a safer option. I respect that he did it. It was a smart move on his behalf. Why not? But not everyone is willing to take the risks that I am willing to take."

I could be wrong, but I never heard of Nate being offered either a Lightweight or Welterweight title shot, unless Mcgregor is making this up and trying to spin his second attempt at Nate, a more noble endeavor.

Nate was holding out for rematch with Conor, because he knew it would make him the most money. Most likely at this stage of his career, it's very unlikely he'll get a TS much less hold a belt, so he wants to make the most cash he can before he's done.

Nate is only trying to do what Mcgregor has been doing his entire career, that is try to make as much as you can each fight. Fair play to both, I hope they make a boatload of money off UFC 202, it's just amusing to read Mcgregor criticize Nate for doing the same thing as him.

As far as the "Mcgregor Risk", there have been already several man who've moved up in weight, namely Randy Couture, BJ Penn, Dan Henderson, Sakuraba, etc Amusing to see Mcgregor play the martyr or the pioneer, as if there hasn't been fighters who've done the same before him.

You're missing the point. Diaz would intentionally choose not to fight if McGregor wasn't an option. He specifically said that's the only fight he wanted. The UFC specifically said they were trying to find Nate a fight. It makes sense that the UFC would have offered Diaz title fights.

Before Conor/Nate 2 was even announced for UFC 200, I said that this was the case: I said that Nate won't take any fights other than Conor. That's when no one even expected the rematch to be made, expecting Conor to defend his belt.


On the other hand, if Diaz got injured or suspended or became unavailable for whatever reason, Conor would still fight. Conor is willing to fight anyone, on any notice. Very few fighters have that mentality.

 

[dickcheney]

Mcgregors power didn't stand up to Diaz, mcgregors skill didn't stand up to Diaz.... So mcgregors only choice for selling this fight was to go with some convoluted bullshit mixed with half truths and lies... Don't pay too much attention to it and enjoy the fight

 

[conorbless1]

More empty rhetoric catering to fans like Jin Akutsu.

 

[johncola]

I respect the fact that he always fights, but has he taken fights on short notice himself? I don't mean that in a condescending way, I don't actually know if he has or has not in his past.

He's willing to take short notice fights. The UFC doesn't want it though. The UFC books McGregor with a purpose, because he makes money for them. Conor isn't just a utility player to them, ready to be plugged into any fight slot when an injury pops up.

Go back and listen to Conor's interviews. He's always had the mentality of "any place, any time" and "stay ready to not get ready" and other cliches. He doesn't generally train for specific opponents, he doesn't get out of shape, and he enjoys fighting, so short notice fights suit him.

 

[BigDaddyBach]

Basically taking any fight on any notice with no regard for ones career

purdy much

 

[leto1776]

It's bullshit is what it is. Nate was never offered any title shots, and if he was, how would Conor know? Nate only held out for this fight because of money. Conor is full of shit as usual. Too much smelling his own farts.

Only in McGregor and his nuthuggers mind is taking on a short notice opponent a greater risk than fighting someone who prepared for you.

 

[Master Roshi]

Didn't sound like a critique of Nate to me. Just more of the same McGregor-isms that he's trying to get out there; like the McGregor belt. He is a smart salesman, and great at getting his name/brand out there.
Nate could've pushed for a big name fight to stay at 200, and create a new narrative for himself. But it would have been a big risk if he lost and/or got hurt, in which case Conor would've had almost no choice but to fight Aldo/Edgar. Also, wouldn't have paid as much as a fight with Conor, so I'm sure they're both are happy with this result.

McGregor risk (verb):
1. something Conor does every time he has to bend down near Ido Portal.
2. to take on the biggest fight possible regardless of rankings, weight class, preparation, or any other fuks, in hopes of even bigger fights and pay.
3. to take on more than your ass can cash.

He didn't have to fight Nate when RDA dropped out, and there was no real incentive, other than getting a fight before 200 where he would've likely tripled his biggest payday vs GSP or Lawler. Those would've also been huge risks (albeit calculated). Then again, every fight is a risk.. so this is just CM being entertaining and getting soundbites out to his sheeples.

 

[Hardkore]

You're missing the point. Diaz would intentionally choose not to fight if McGregor wasn't an option. He specifically said that's the only fight he wanted. The UFC specifically said they were trying to find Nate a fight. It makes sense that the UFC would have offered Diaz title fights.

Before Conor/Nate 2 was even announced for UFC 200, I said that this was the case: I said that Nate won't take any fights other than Conor. That's when no one even expected the rematch to be made, expecting Conor to defend his belt.


On the other hand, if Diaz got injured or suspended or became unavailable for whatever reason, Conor would still fight. Conor is willing to fight anyone, on any notice. Very few fighters have that mentality.

Actually you're missing the point. I already said Nate is holding out, and more power to him, the second fight will set him up for the rest of his life. Mcgregor has done the same with his career, that is tying to make the most money he can. Yet he's shitting on Nate for trying to do the same, and most likely making shit up about so called LW and WW title shots being offered.

I'll tell you what right now, should Mcgregor loses again, he takes another big hit to his star power. That's a fact.

 

[Hardkore]

He's willing to take short notice fights. The UFC doesn't want it though. The UFC books McGregor with a purpose, because he makes money for them. Conor isn't just a utility player to them, ready to be plugged into any fight slot when an injury pops up.

Go back and listen to Conor's interviews. He's always had the mentality of "any place, any time" and "stay ready to not get ready" and other cliches. He doesn't generally train for specific opponents, he doesn't get out of shape, and he enjoys fighting, so short notice fights suit him.

He's not a utility player, but he's fighting out of his divison and holding it up.