In all seriousness, how is McG vs Nate II a bigger fight than RDA, Aldo or Frankie?

[The Accuser]

I really don't get the fight. And I'm not talking about "Conor doesn't deserve it" - we all know it's about PPV numbers.

But I am actually almost not interested in the fight. Not only because I think full camp Diaz will be even harder to beat for Conor but because Diaz isn't even such a good fighter, got demolished by RDA and never held a belt. And they actually just fought and there is no belt on the line which would make a rematch worthwhile.

I would be far more interested to see if the one punch ko against Aldo was a fluke or if Conor could hang with RDA (in UFC lingo: only one weight class up, not two) or a defense against Frankie. Hell, I would even be more interested in a rematch against Mendes.

So what is the rationale behind this rematch? Do you think it would generate more buys than the other options?

 

[Rittsy]

It will sell more.

Even people who say they're not interested, will buy it.

It's a redemption fight for Conor. It will be exciting. There will be plenty of prefight talk. It's likely on a stacked card. Without the weight cut like he does for Featherweight, McGregor can commit to more media. Diaz is suddenly one of the most popular fighters on the roster...

Conor wins and RDA is back on the table. He loses and he still has Frankie or Aldo. Nate wins and he can demand bigger money fights and more promotion. He loses and we have a trilogy next year.

The RDA fight for McGregor is hard to justify now. They could do it, but y'all would flip out. And people (not us) don't know who Aldo and Frankie are; they just know Conor's fighting. The fight sells because of Conor, not his opponent. Nate is a different story, he has a fanbase on his own now.

UFC wins either way.

 

[BoxingFan653]

UFC had 1.5 million PPV sales for the fight and now they're assuming everyone will want to see the rematch. Maybe that fight appeals to casuals but I just dont see that fight happening tbh...either an injury to McGregor or something will derail these plans. Diaz V McGregor II makes absolutely no sense to me.

Should be McGregor V RDA and he should give up the 145 belt for Edgar V Aldo. I dont think McGregor wants to do that 145 stuff anymore...its like when Rumble would drain himself to go down to Welterweight...its just insane.

Let's not forget the original plan was that McGregor wanted to win the belt and leave the 145 lb division. He wanted to move onto the 155 divison then 170 and in essence beat every champion at those weight classes. Those plans got derailed quickly and honestly as entertaining as I find him and truly enjoy what he brings to the UFC, he is very 1 dimensional. No ground game = not a great career in MMA...its that simple

 

[eli9567]

It's not

 

[TheWobbler]

I blame dana, he fucking loves a rematch its getting ridiculous.

 

[Rubberchin]

McGregor/Diaz II at 200. McGregor/Edgar at MSG.

Makes perfect sense to everyone who isn't a fool.

And as of right now Diaz is a bigger star than Edgar or RDA. The allure of Frankie vs. Conor at MSG helps Frankie's star power a bit.

 

[pride_rules]

personally until this is confirmed people need to fucking stop. i mean jesus. the more you talk about it the bigger it gets ensuring it happens. c'mon. until its signed i would not believe it. "if said fight happens" nate via. stockton mother fucker

 

[Rubberchin]

personally until this is confirmed people need to fucking stop. i mean jesus. the more you talk about it the bigger it gets ensuring it happens. c'mon. until its signed i would not believe it. "if said fight happens" nate via. stockton mother fucker

The fight is the right fight to make. I hope they announce so you can all complain like morons a while longer, not understanding that McGregor/Edgar is so obviously what you do for MSG.

 

[Jer713]

It really seems like people are having to convince themselves that this is a good rematch.

Maybe some casuals are into it, just none that I know.

 

[Ceez]

The shit talking leading up to it will be epic moreso then any other fight they can make.

 

[ivory suit]

Nate has more personality than RDA, Frankie and Aldo combined.
Plus all the casuals (people who actually buy PPVs) will want to see if it was a fluke or csn Conor redeem himself ?

As far as money goes, it's the best fight to make

 

[Rubberchin]

I really don't get the fight. And I'm not talking about "Conor doesn't deserve it" - we all know it's about PPV numbers.

So you do get it?

But I am actually almost not interested in the fight.

Yes you are. As is everyone else. There's been nothing but debate as to what happens if Conor approaches the fight differently or what happens if Nate has a full camp. Now you'll find out.

Not only because I think full camp Diaz will be even harder to beat for Conor but because Diaz isn't even such a good fighter, got demolished by RDA and never held a belt.

Challenged for it. He's a good fighter. Ranked in the top 5 of the LW division. Humiliated the last guy to challenge for the LW title in Donald Cerrone.

So what is the rationale behind this rematch? Do you think it would generate more buys than the other options?

Money, honour, glory. The usual stuff fighting is about.

 

[LukeSkyRutten]

Styles make fights. Losing to Nate doesn't mean that Conor necessarily loses to RDA. Nate might not be the best LW, but put it this way: Name one LW would would survive three rounds against Rory? I mean, stylistically Nate is a real problem for Conor's strengths.

How is it a bigger fight? Most casuals don't give a shit about the belt. Most casuals couldn't name you one other LW outside Nate. In that respect, this fight pays the most, and is subsequently the biggest fight.

 

[Jer713]

The shit talking leading up to it will be epic moreso then any other fight they can make.

I really doubt this.

What can really be said? Anything Conor says will be countered with "I beat your ass with no camp motherfucker," and all the back and forth momentum will be gone.

 

[Ceez]

I really doubt this.

What can really be said? Anything Conor says will be countered with "I beat your ass with no camp motherfucker," and all the back and forth momentum will be gone.

Nah you underestimate Cloner then. Even though he lost he will still talk epic amounts of shit, that's how he made his brand. You don't think he forgot how he got here overnight do ya?

 

[Jer713]

There's been nothing but debate as to what happens if Conor approaches the fight differently or what happens if Nate has a full camp.

Only if you ignore all the discussion about how people dislike this fight and expect Conor to defend his belt.

 

[Captain_Dammitt]

It'll do more business than Conor vs any 145er. He doesn't deserve RDA. Conor just got beat by a lw, who cares that it was at 170. The right thing is to defend his belt but if he beats Diaz then the next fight will be a more profitable one.

 

[Jer713]

Nah you underestimate Cloner then. Even though he lost he will still talk epic amounts of shit, that's how he made his brand. You don't think he forgot how he got here overnight do ya?

I have no doubt he will talk shit.

It's just that it will feel hollow when nate reminds him he put him away on short notice just a few months earlier.

 

[Rubberchin]

Only if you ignore all the discussion about how people dislike this fight and expect Conor to defend his belt.

They say they dislike it then go right back to discussing what's going to happen in it.

 

[Jer713]

They say they dislike it then go right back to discussing what's going to happen in it.

Not everyone on sherdog is the same person.

Also, discussing a hypothetical rematch is not the same as wanting to see that fight scheduled.