It's pretty clear that both Rousey and Conor aren't going to be on the same card any time soon. I also think they draw different demographics.
Given the different fan bases, which fighters would benefit the most by being on a Conor card? Which ones would benefit the most from being on a Rousey card? Which ones are most likely to convert casual/event fans into the longer term fans?
For example, I think Weidman/Rockhold are ideal on a Rousey card. Both appear to be clean cut guys. Weidman is a family man, they're both fluent in english and seem relatively trouble free. The Weidman embedded with him spending time with his family and taking his kids to games is going to play well with a lot of casuals. Maybe even fighters like Dodson who has a quick sense of humor and is generally likable as a personality.
I think on a Conor card you probably want more of the "flashy" fighters or maybe even the "just bleed" fighters. Rock em, sock em fighters like Wand would do well. Striker vs grappler matches where the grappler uses a lot of GnP versus LnP.
Anyway, just tossing out some thoughts. Ideas?
Given the different fan bases, which fighters would benefit the most by being on a Conor card? Which ones would benefit the most from being on a Rousey card? Which ones are most likely to convert casual/event fans into the longer term fans?
For example, I think Weidman/Rockhold are ideal on a Rousey card. Both appear to be clean cut guys. Weidman is a family man, they're both fluent in english and seem relatively trouble free. The Weidman embedded with him spending time with his family and taking his kids to games is going to play well with a lot of casuals. Maybe even fighters like Dodson who has a quick sense of humor and is generally likable as a personality.
I think on a Conor card you probably want more of the "flashy" fighters or maybe even the "just bleed" fighters. Rock em, sock em fighters like Wand would do well. Striker vs grappler matches where the grappler uses a lot of GnP versus LnP.
Anyway, just tossing out some thoughts. Ideas?