biggest fight here we go again
well, this was for the second fight, I believe? the thing is he had ALL the leverage in the world. mcgregor had just lost to nate. not only that but he was humiliated. mcgregor HAD to fight and beat him to get his honor back. not only that, if he didn't reach an agreement with nate, he would have to go down and face aldo again. he knew the first fight was atypical, so he wouldn't risk fighting aldo again if he can fight this nathan guy that can't defend a leg kick to save his lifeYea ? well Forbes is estimating Diaz got close to 10 mill for his Conor fight and that guy didn't even had a UFC gold belt.
Alvarez honored his contract... instead of using that opportunity as leverage against the UFC.
Dana knows this, and I suspect it will pay off for Eddie in the long run.
I think its more that Khabib is acting like he is going to dictate what he is paid, or hold up the fight. Thats just not going to happen. He has the smallest amount of leverage out of all parties concerned, yet hes acting like its "his way or the highway". Its patently untrue.That's why I don't get people giving Khabibi a hard time for this, a fight against one of the biggest stars in the history of combat sports is not a regular title defense, not trying to get some extra cash is stupid.
Khabib is also rumored to be funded by some billionaire so I’m sure money isn’t an issue.Khabib is the dummy saying that he fights for legacy not money. Also that he'd fight Conor for free. So, he's either stupid or a lair.
he's the champ, he has enough leverage. not THAT much, but still a bit of a leverageI think its more that Khabib is acting like he is going to dictate what he is paid, or hold up the fight. Thats just not going to happen. He has the smallest amount of leverage out of all parties concerned, yet hes acting like its "his way or the highway". Its patently untrue.
Funny how not so long ago khabib said he'd fight Conor for freeKhabib isn't dumb, his mind is on smashing Conor but he isn't going to do it for chump change.
he's the champ, he has enough leverage. not THAT much, but still a bit of a leverage
Alvarez the piece of shit
Khabib is the dummy saying that he fights for legacy not money. Also that he'd fight Conor for free. So, he's either stupid or a lair.
I think the Diaz fight sold more PPV's in that rematch. I love Eddie but he doesn't carry the name Diaz.
Ufc 223 performed poorly, Khabib isn't a draw and has no leverage especially when he only makes it to the octagon for half his scheduled fights.
That's why I don't get people giving Khabibi a hard time for this, a fight against one of the biggest stars in the history of combat sports is not a regular title defense, not trying to get some extra cash is stupid.