DeVore wrote: » build other stars who don't cost as much
DeVore wrote: » There is a saying in business, your don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.
From what I hear, Eddie Alvarez was complaining to the UFC brass that he wanted more money to fight Conor McGregor. He wanted pay-per-view points, he wanted a certain amount of money and the UFC, you know Joe Silva’s going out on his shield, were like, you wanna do what? Looking at the whole picture… if Conor wants that 155 belt, now he’s gotta get through Khabib Nurmagomedov. Who’s gonna beat that guy? Unless he beats himself. Unless he gets injured, no one’s beating that guy. I don’t see it happening, not even close. And for Conor, it’s the worst match up at 155. I think for Conor, it’s a tough fight, but I can see him beating Eddie Alvarez. Khabib? I mean that guy’s gonna be the champ. It’s very short sighted by the UFC. Pay Eddie more money. What do you guys fu*king care? Madison Square Garden, how much money do you need? Pay the guy more money. Unless he’s asking for like 10 million or some ridiculous number… It’s very short sighted.
moneyman wrote: » Khabib is a beast but sitting out two years has done wonders for his rep. He is not the invincible machine that people think. He probably will be champ, but the way people talk about him, you would think he's the GOAT.
Deleted User wrote: » Exactly in his last fight against that part time fighter, who worked as an Engineer Khabib didn't look that impressive. I remember Khabib rag dolled RDA for a few rounds but he is definitely beatable imo, he might beat Alvarez but I wouldn't be surprised to also see Alvarez win.
Swashbuckler wrote: » Can someone explain to me how a bout agreement deadline for Alvarez has passed when the main event hasn't even been set yet i.e presumably the main event bout agreement for whoever will end up headlining hasn't even been issued yet? Ufc playing hardball?
Wrongway1985 wrote: » You'd gather the UFC had given Alvarez their final offer and gave him till a certain time to accept which he didn't. Bout agreements for 206 are most likely not signed yet (maybe by Khabib ) but the UFC made the public their matchmaking intention and whose court the ball is in (Eddies). Seen to be dodging fights is a sure fire way to dent a fighters image. The bout agreements for the main event have been sent surely as there's a press conference Tuesday in which Dana hopes to announce not just the main event but the complete card.
hatrickpatrick wrote: » Is it possible that all this media drama is a ruse to throw everyone off what's really happening, and that Dana, Alvarez, McGregor etc are all in on it?
Wrongway1985 wrote: You'd gather the UFC had given Alvarez their final offer and gave him till a certain time to accept which he didn't. Bout agreements for 206 are most likely not signed yet (maybe by Khabib ) but the UFC made the public their matchmaking intention and whose court the ball is in (Eddies). Seen to be dodging fights is a sure fire way to dent a fighters image.
Wrongway1985 wrote: The bout agreements for the main event have been sent surely as there's a press conference Tuesday in which Dana hopes to announce not just the main event but the complete card.
paulieeye wrote: » therein lies the problem. stars like this dont just come around all the time. look what they tried with north sagecutt. These 'stars' have to perform too.. Mcgregor ticks all the boxes. He is in the driving seat because he makes the UFC millions that no one else would. If he doesnt fight they wont get paid as much, so they are going to hold onto him for as long as they can.
this isnt directed at you devore but I dont know why people care so much about fighters being greedy...pay them billions for all I care. What difference does it make to us. If your going to complain about fights not going ahead because of a fighter asking for more, blame the UFC for not paying them!
DeVore wrote: » There should be a Nevada Commission mandated minimum % for the fighters to avoid exploitation which is basically whats happening atm.
Wrongway1985 wrote: » Any ideas on what's really happening? I'd say they cited Conor injury keeping him off the card to confirm him and NY won't be happening other than that whatever about twitter I'd say it's highly unlikely they'd use the UFC tonight on Fox platform to spout BS.
Outlaw Pete wrote: » Eddie's denying he asked for too much dough anyway, and he's still hashtagging 205... though that could've just been cause the accusation was regarding it I suppose.https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/779106674229608449
wonderfullife wrote: » Bottom line Conor is in camp right now. He's not putting any pictures up on Instagram or Twitter because he's got the Technical suspension and there's no point antagonising the NSAC ahead of the Disciplinary Hearing in 17 days. He's in camp. He's training. Gunni is here. Dillon Danis is heading out in a few weeks to prepare for Polaris and join the camp. I can't think of a single good reason Conor would be grappling hard sessions all week if he's not headlining ufc 205. Surely he'd be putting his feet up or focusing on other interests.
wonderfullife wrote: » I can't verify this with a link or a source. I've been told by a journalist i trust over PM that he has seen the Tickets On Sale posters about an hour ago and Conor v Eddie is the headline event and Weidman is on the card. I know posters can be changed, so that's not exactly cast-iron - but he doesn't have much reason to lie over a PM and the timing would make sense for those posters given the press event is Tuesday. He wouldn't say specifically but he also said there's 3 title fights on the card. Which leads me to assume Joanna v Karolina. The rest - he's adamant as things stand it's Conor v Eddie and both have a belt over their shoulder.
wonderfullife wrote: » I've been told by a journalist i trust over PM that he has seen the Tickets On Sale posters about an hour ago and Conor v Eddie is the headline event and Weidman is on the card.
Mellor wrote: Woodley v Wonderboy will headline now.
Swashbuckler wrote: » I guess that answers my question. I had assumed that wouldn't be the headliner and the actual headliner hadn't been booked yet.
Killergreene wrote: » I have it on good authority that Mcgregor has already commenced his fight camp. At this point it's just a matter of deciding who he slays next. Ufc want aldo rematch or else he can forfeit the belt and fight eddie. Discussions are ongoing for the alvarez fight at present. Source - one of the guys In sbg who trains with conor
Swashbuckler wrote: » [ I guess that answers my question. I had assumed that wouldn't be the headliner and the actual headliner hadn't been booked yet.
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