So Conor is fighting Nate at 170?? Weird move, seems unfair to Conor

[dmwalking]

The point is to avoid the possible complications of weight cutting. But it's mutually beneficial. Conor doesn't have to cut. Nate doesn't have to cut. Plus, if Conor wins, it lends credence to the idea that he can actually hang at 170. It's a smart move on the UFC's part to make the best of a bad situation.

 

[99escobar]

The point is to avoid the possible complications of weight cutting. But it's mutually beneficial. Conor doesn't have to cut. Nate doesn't have to cut. Plus, if Conor wins, it lends credence to the idea that he can actually hang at 170. It's a smart move on the UFC's part to make the best of a bad situation.

This.

 

[Hard Charger]

Do you really believe Conor didn't dictate at what weight the fight would take place at? He doesn't want to cut weight, he's already bigger and stronger than Diaz.