Whats the point of Mcgregor fighting an old man with 9 losses

[Juventud]

This is a Manuwa/Gus, Couture/Van Arsdale kind of fight. A virtual free pass for a title shot.

This.

Showcase fight for the Boston "we're all Irish" crowd.

This is how you build a star fighter.
Regardless of if you think he can be champ.

 

[mfgillia]

This isn't rocket science. Its a much safer path to a money making title fight versus fighting the number 2 guy (Frankie Edgar) and actually earning it.

 

[countswagula]

UFC wants CM to get the title shot, and Siver is the best non wrestler in the division not named Aldo.

lol Siver is not better than Cub, or Oliveira for that matter

 

[puppybird]

I'm looking forward to seeing a brutal knockout 😄

The odd mismatch can be fun to watch

Remember Silva vs Bonnar? or Griffin?

 

[loisestrad]

Remember Silva vs Bonnar? or Griffin?

At least the Griffin fight was only a mismatch in hindsight.

 

[taggermest]

He SHOULD be able to beat him....would he? I dont know, he choked so bad against Aldo, he barely tried.

really? thats not what i saw. I saw a pretty dam good fight with one of the GOATS defending his championship. Llamas did a good job and came to fight...

I saw Aldo actually look human, then turned it up and got the W. Llamas is a championship level fighter. FOR SURE

 

[Empyreal]

Dana White: It's nuts to think Dennis Siver can't beat Conor ;DD

 

[Saman M]

really? thats not what i saw. I saw a pretty dam good fight with one of the GOATS defending his championship. Llamas did a good job and came to fight...

I saw Aldo actually look human, then turned it up and got the W. Llamas is a championship level fighter. FOR SURE

Not to mention, he took a shitload of hard leg kicks from Aldo and plodded on like the Terminator in that fight.

 

[MarloStanfield]

$$$$$$

 

[brothir]

They're doing the Pride thing. You know, let your champs and popular fighters fight someone that's completely outmatched so as to build their highlight reel.

Now imagine it blow up in their faces.

Oh, it is to laugh.

 

[BlastbeatPete]

They want an easy route to a title fight for Conor. Aldo-Mcgregor means more millions for Dana to piss away in casinos.

 

[milenss]

Because little trolls should be kept busy on Sherdog.

Now in all seriousness, Conor needs to stay active that's why. Siver is a top 10 fighter who is no joke for anyone.

But GOAT is GOAT.

 

[7th]

This is a Manuwa/Gus, Couture/Van Arsdale kind of fight. A virtual free pass for a title shot.

not at all. He beat Poirier to get a title shot. The Siver fight is to keep him busy and hyped.

 

[woytaro]

its a gimme

i like mcgregor dont get me wrong

but i love hype train crashes more

I second that. Safe/scared decisions often find a way to bite, those who made It, back in the ass. I would love to see UFC brass`s faces If Siver wins. They would probably fire him afterwards

 

[gradenine**]

They are gonna get all the money they can out of connar before Aldo destroys him

 

[K1MMA]

To get a title shot.

 

[91 seconds]

They are gonna get all the money they can out of connar before Aldo destroys him

Pretty much. They are hyping this Siver fight like its a title fight between two undefeated guys but they are ignoring the contender.

Its a joke.

 

[Hambone77**]

he's been in the ufc for a little over a year and by tomorrow will have fought 5 guys that have a total of more than 30 wins in the ufc, 3 of which are ranked fighters by the ufc ... he's being built up for sure but he's hardly having his record padded with bum-fights

siver has been in the ufc longer than mcgregor has been a pro fighter... yes his time is coming to an end sooner rather than later but you don't stick around that long in the ufc if you suck

Look theres nothing wrong with conners resume up until this fight. The progression was natural, but how the hell is fighting Siver the road to the title?

 

[HIMBOB]

To continue his streak of fighting underdogs in the ufc.

5 times in a row being heavy favourite has to be a record

 

[91 seconds]

Look theres nothing wrong with conners resume up until this fight. The progression was natural, but how the hell is fighting Siver the road to the title?

It's not. They kind of ran out of options and wouldn't risk him fighting Mendes or Edgar. The only thing that makes it less of a joke is the other top guys all lost to Aldo. May aswell cash out Conor with that fight.

I've never seen hype this big for a contender against an opponent like this.