Media Gaethje will not let Conor skip the line for a TS

He wanted to beat Khabib, Poirier and Conor and call it a career. That was before Conor lost twice to Poirier. At this point he considers Conor completely irrelevant and thinks he has to earn his spot.
And going back to my link from the previous post, he doesn't believe Conor would be willing to fight him. Justin would happily take that money fight. Justin also has shown that he will say whatever he believes will help him gain the title.
-Chandler and Oliveira weren't good enough to fight for the title.
- Justin beats chandler, so now Justin feels there's no denying he should be the top contender.
- Islam and Dariush havent beat anybody to earn a shot over him.
- Islam and Dariush have had to fight up the rankings and will get a shot from Justin as champ before Conor. They're the real contenders.
 
Connor getting a title shot is the dumbest narrative I’ve seen in a while for two reasons.

1. He is on a two fight losing skid. UFC has done a good job moving away from the freak show and towards legitimacy. This is a backwards step.

2. Connor is a draw even without the belt. We saw last year with the Dustin fights that people still want to see him. A matchup vs Tony would probably sell just as much as a matchup vs Charles.
 
No he hates that a guy who is 0-3 in his division since 2016 is jumping the line for a TS over people like him who actually have to work for it.

Still he's cutting off his nose to spite his face and is dumb for it.
 
Still he's cutting off his nose to spite his face and is dumb for it.
You act like money = happiness and fulfilment 100%

Gaethje obviously values things like self respect and dignity more. Believe it or not a lot of martial artists actually love what they do and respect the sport, and for them money is just the cherry on top.
 
That's cause he knows he's not winning the title
 
You act like money = happiness and fulfilment 100%

Gaethje obviously values things like self respect and dignity more. Believe it or not a lot of martial artists actually love what they do and respect the sport, and for them money is just the cherry on top.

Then they're dumb. It's "prize" fighting, not dignity fighting. Risk your health, it should be for the most money possible.
 
If you are champ YOU are the money fight. Granted, that doesn't nearly always equal a McGregor fight but hey, can't fault a romantic casual like myself for holding em to a higher standard than just blindly seeking which fight pays the highest
Not really like that, even in boxing. Because another champion can be the A side and you will be the B side. In mma Conor is the money fight. They become champions to start making champion money but there are still levels of money fights when it comes to champs and ex champs. Conor is still at the top even as an ex champion. Olivera understands this and is using his opportunity as the champion to chase the money fight, which is Conor. He understands he won't get a fight purse anywhere similar to the fight purse he would get vs Conor.
 
I'm not a fan of Conor getting a title shot but I'm not going to hold it against Charles for going after a once in a lifetime payday. Justin doesn't even deserve a TS himself with his 1 fight win streak.
 
I'm not a fan of Conor getting a title shot but I'm not going to hold it against Charles for going after a once in a lifetime payday. Justin doesn't even deserve a TS himself with his 1 fight win streak.
Why because Justin lost to Khabib lol?

He did more damage against him than anyone. People are really dismissive of Justin it seems.
 
Dana White is a fuckin idiot for even entertaining the idea and then calling UFC a professional sport league.

That’s not how professional sports work… the president or commissioner can’t just cherry pick fights because of favoritism or potential PPV sales.

It’s always been the best fight the very best and Conor hasn’t won a damn fight since forever -> therefore impossible for him to be “the very best”.

It’s a fuckin travesty that the head of the UFC is a fucking retard and doesn’t realize this.
Idk. Do you think he actually believes he is? Or do you think he is 100% in on the fact that it’s a prize fighting organization masquerading as something mildly legitimate…Either way he makes a ton of money if it’s success so I doubt he actually cares
 
He fought Khabib because Khabib had something he wanted… the LW title.

If Gaethje wins against Oliviera and becomes champ, he’ll definitely opt to fight Conor. Can’t even lie Gaethje vs. Conor would be super fun to watch. Dana would 1000% make that happen.
dana and Gaethje will also want to avoid Islam because it’d be Khabib-Gaethje part 2.

but let’s say Conor beats Gaethje or even Charles… well then you got Conor vs. Islam which would be MASSSSSSSSIVE . Closest thing to Khabib vs. Conor 2.

I can see why Dana is pushing for Conor to get the next title shot. It’s a win win win win win situation for the UFC.
It would only be fun if you enjoy Connor or getting fooled up in an uncompetitive fight again. As a contest it will be a wash out. As usual for the last 5 years.
 
Charles has a great story and one can't help but cheer for the guy.
However, his recent pronouncements that he'll entertain a McGregor title fight leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
Yeah I sorta get the motivation behind it obviously and he sorta has a lifetime of poverty to make up for, but man, you gotta expect something more dignified out of the lightweight champ.
Yes, I'll be rooting hard for Gaethje, Shermanos.
I slightly preferred Charles to beat Poirier

I now hope Gaethje wrecks him easy
 
Conor is the easiest TS with the highest money. It sucks, but I totally understand any fighter accepting to fight this clown today. Defend your title, low risk, and gets lot of cash.
 
Definitely rooting for Justin to win now whereas before I was indifferent to who won.

Corruption needs to be fought or it will flourish. WAR Justin.
 
Talk is cheap. Once he sees the paycheck his mind will change.
 
Talk is cheap. Once he sees the paycheck his mind will change.
But he already turned down an interim payday against Conor when he was waiting on Khabib and his father situation.
 
Good for him. I want Charles to win though.
 
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