Conor McGregor to get title shot in Dublin with win over Siver
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Conor winning against Aldo would certainly be good for the UFC coffers, but a loss might not be so bad either. That win might propel Aldo into becoming the draw he could be, certainly in a way a rematch with Edgar wouldn't.
As for potential title challengers needing to face a former title challenger, there are only four previous challengers still active in the FW division. One has not fought in over a year. One just fought Aldo. One, arguably already made the case for his title shot. That leaves one fighter to serve as the gateway to a title shot. Very unrealistic.
nockyourselfout said:
How come Connor never called out a contender (Mendes, or Edgar) You would think he would want to prove his worth against a wrestler. Maybe he knows what would happen if he did this.
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Or maybe he wants to get to the money fight as quickly as possible.
Spidy said:
just like everybody else, I like to engage in the BS banter on who wins and why, but also realize the reality is until the fight is over and in the books, no such thing as a sure thing in this game. That's what makes MMA so damned fun to watch. The ultimate in Violent Theatre
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Yeah for sure seen enough wtf did that actually happen moments but I think the featherweight div has Aldo sat firmly on top with the no2 (mendes) sat comfortably above the rest, Edgar is probably the only 1 in that dv that might give mendes a good close fight, was really impressed with mendes 2nd time out vs Aldo, but even more so with Aldo coz mendes looked good. Can't see anyone beating Aldo imo, unless he moves up
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nockyourselfout said:
How come Connor never called out a contender (Mendes, or Edgar) You would think he would want to prove his worth against a wrestler. Maybe he knows what would happen if he did this.
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Simple answer to that. They ain't the champ. Haven't you figured out that the Notorious Irishman will fight anyone/anytime. Not his job to fill in the blank. He's clearly put the whole division on notice. Kinda funny how Chad and the champ called Conor out after that epic battle they put on. You'd think Chad would've been asking for Edgar/Cub winner at least, fits into you should have to fight a guy who fought the champ formula,but that's an easy answer too. $$$ Bills y'all. He beats Siver, his shot at glory is just as legit as any other.
Spidy said:
Simple answer to that. They ain't the champ. Haven't you figured out that the Notorious Irishman will fight anyone/anytime. Not his job to fill in the blank. He's clearly put the whole division on notice. Kinda funny how Chad and the champ called Conor out after that epic battle they put on. You'd think Chad would've been asking for Edgar/Cub winner at least, fits into you should have to fight a guy who fought the champ formula,but that's an easy answer too. $$$ Bills y'all. He beats Siver, his shot at glory is just as legit as any other.
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Mendes, Aldo and pretty much every other FW.
If nothing else, we should thank Conor for getting all of the FWs riled up.
nockyourselfout said:
How come Connor never called out a contender (Mendes, or Edgar) You would think he would want to prove his worth against a wrestler. Maybe he knows what would happen if he did this.
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I guess it wasn't good enough to say he'll fight anyone anywhere? He put the challenges out there, the top 5 were already booked.
You really don't hav many facts do you Spidy, I think your Spidy senses don't work so well. Mendes said he would have rather fought Connor just to shut him up. (Before the title fight this was said in an interview) Mendes would have no problem jumping in for Siver. I'm sure he would. I can't waste my time arguing with someone that doesn't understand the facts or read the posts.
nockyourselfout said:
How come Connor never called out a contender (Mendes, or Edgar) You would think he would want to prove his worth against a wrestler. Maybe he knows what would happen if he did this.
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They had been booked forever, and Conor didn't feel like waiting.
Its stuff like this where I just sigh and remember the UFC is "money first"
Brown needed a 7 fight streak to GET a #1 Contender fight.
Unknown to a lot of people.
Macdonald won 8 of his last 9 with his only loss to the current champ. He also finished Tarec for the 1st time in his career AND shut down Woodley. WW is FULL of killers.
No personality
Werdum is FINALLY getting his Title shot after a 5 fight win streak where he blasted through some very solid competition. Dispatching Hunt much faster than even JDS did.
WAS generally unknown
Conor Mcgregor beats 3 people outside the top 10 and then Poirier who was #7 or something. Gets a gimme fight vs Siver.
Loud mouth Irishman with heavy hands gets title shot
Im not complaining per say. I would love to see that fight.
ralphmancuso1 said:
All about the money. There is no doubt McGregor will beat Siver. His opponent is going to hand him the win on a silver platter. McGregor is taking a page right out of Sonnen and Cormier's self promo book. Either Melendez or Edgar earned another shot at Aldo
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Lol
Are you for real? Melendez?
Edgar is on a 2 fight streak where he beat BJ Penn and Cub Swanson
Before that he lost 3 title fights in a row
One of them was a Loss to Aldo
Edgar doesn't deserve anything
Swanson should have got the title shot but he took the Edgar fight and lost
Conor deserves it with another win
And yes @nockyourselfout, @Spidy does have a lot of fans on here
TapEmOut said:
Its stuff like this where I just sigh and remember the UFC is "money first"
Brown needed a 7 fight streak to GET a #1 Contender fight.
Unknown to a lot of people.
Macdonald won 8 of his last 9 with his only loss to the current champ. He also finished Tarec for the 1st time in his career AND shut down Woodley. WW is FULL of killers.
No personality
Werdum is FINALLY getting his Title shot after a 5 fight win streak where he blasted through some very solid competition. Dispatching Hunt much faster than even JDS did.
WAS generally unknown
Conor Mcgregor beats 3 people outside the top 10 and then Poirier who was #7 or something. Gets a gimme fight vs Siver.
Loud mouth Irishman with heavy hands gets title shot
Im not complaining per say. I would love to see that fight.
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Thats a 4 fight win streak in the ufc, 12 fight streak overall.
Edgar is on a 2 fight streak after a 3 fight losing streak.
Medez just lost to aldo
Swanson should have got it but is now on a 1 fight losing streak but to use your own logic, Conor blasted through Distin in seconds where as Swanson only won by decision
smartigan said:
Thats a 4 fight win streak in the ufc, 12 fight streak overall.
Edgar is on a 2 fight streak after a 3 fight losing streak.
Medez just lost to aldo
Swanson should have got it but is now on a 1 fight losing streak but to use your own logic, Conor blasted through Distin in seconds where as Swanson only won by decision
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I forgot about Swanson! I knew I was forgetting someone.
Fair point on the last sentence there. I still don't like the situation
TapEmOut said:
I forgot about Swanson! I knew I was forgetting someone.
Fair point on the last sentence there. I still don't like the situation
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Anderson silva fought only once before getting a title shot
GSP fought twice before he got his
Conor is a lot better than those guys