I'm only asking your prediction.
If Conor fights Diaz, Poirer, Pettis or someone below the Khabib-Ferguson tier what is your prediction for what he would draw?
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I'm only asking your prediction.
If Conor fights Diaz, Poirer, Pettis or someone below the Khabib-Ferguson tier what is your prediction for what he would draw?
1.2 to 1.5m
Ok fair enough, I'd say I'd buy you a drink if I lose but I already owe too many at the moment
Gamebred said he's ready to step in. Would be fun if they did it.
Yep. Both those get the appetite going.That would be a great fight.
Also Gus vs Jones
Have they banned this Khabib yet...
Brian Ortega said Danis had a black eye and told him he think he got concussed.
4:04 in this is funny.
Read a funny comment on YouTube: "Man, Khabib loves fighting animals. Fought a bear when he was 9 years old and last weekend he fought a chicken" 
I saw something saying Diaz has pulled out as well but says he’ll fight Khabib when he is ready.
No. Why would they?
Ortega now claiming he wants to move up to 155 after his Holloway fight. Want to fight Khabib. Would be great stylistically, but he would likely have to wait until Khabib finishes with his next fight or two.
Everyone wants Khabib now.
Well for a start because NSAC's chairman indicated that's what they were going to do:
""Both," Marnell said when asked whether Nurmagomedov is facing a fine or suspension. "It's always both. We could do one or the other, but at least in the chair's mind, I think the commission will be entertaining a recommendation from the attorney general that will include both.""
If they do a fine or suspension then I'm guessing it would be for something convenient like 6 months - the time when Khabib would likely fight again in any case.
Surprised to see DC VS Lewis after i saw an interview with DC where he said he was going to fight Brock then Jones next.
Got the impression, maybe he said it too, that he would retire after that.
Got the impression, maybe he said it too, that he would retire after that.
They probably couldn't drain the steroids out of Lesnar's system in time for a UFC fight. I'd imagine DC will fight the black beast and if he wins it would set up a final fight v Jon Jones after which he will retire.
Aye, I doubt there's really much appetite for punishing him heavily but they basically have to give him some sort of suspension.
Given he's just got the biggest paycheck of his career (even including any fine) I'm sure he won't be that bothered by sitting out a few months. Especially as the promotion for his next fight could begin a couple of months before the suspension comes to an end anyway.
1:35
A glimpse into where Khabib and his Dad may go next in terms of opposition
A glimpse into where Khabib and his Dad may go next in terms of opposition
Rousey's comeback fight against Nunes hit the same PPV numbers as her fight against Holm according to here, her two biggest numbers ever. Brock Lesnar is the clearest example of a fighter who continues to draw way above average numbers despite minimal recent success. Conor vs Mendes 'only' got 825,000 buys. I don't see him dipping below 1 million for either of his next two fights. Agreed that Khabib's numbers will rise significantly now.
That would be a great fight.
Also Gus vs Jones
Gus feels like a potential banana skin for Jones comeback fight.
Hope Lee wins and think he will this time. I don't know why Lee gets so much hate at times seems a decent enough guy really. Iaquinta is a proper annoying twat though who constantly thinks the world owes him a favour.
I agree, I'm not getting my hopes up though. Gus loves an injury and Jones is Jones. I will only believe it's happening when I see them in the octagon.
I fecking hope so.
Very true.
Hah. Not going to lie, I like Jones. He's obviously a bit of a prick, but that run of his after taking the title off Shogun was awesome.
I don't really get the hype about Kevin Lee. I look at his record and think who has he beat? Barbosa (who he nearly lost to) and Chiesa. Big deal.
Read a funny comment on YouTube: "Man, Khabib loves fighting animals. Fought a bear when he was 9 years old and last weekend he fought a chicken"
Call animal welfare
Khabib is becoming a bigger star after his performance vs Mcgregor and his PPV numbers will rise, but i doubt he will ever have the same draw as McGregor. He's not as charismatic as Conor in his press conferences, english isn't his first language so thats understandable to an extent.
I also think as technically brilliant as Khabib's style of fighting is, it won't ever really appeal to a lot of casual fans the same way top strikers do.
Since destroying Conor, Khabib support is rising. He has over 11 million instagram followers now which is 4 times that of Nate Diaz. the hype train may be on the rise and if Dana sells Khabib as this ruthless killer bad ass who messed up Conor and don't take no nonsense, he could definitely sell. at least as much as Ronda. he has the same Insta followers as her too.
He's 25, pretty well rounded and very athletic. He's not ready for top top guys yet and cuts way too much weight to make 155 but he's talented. I think his best will be in a couple of years at 170 or 165 if that division is created (Should be IMO and Welterweight should be 175).
Trinaldo was a good win at the time, he'd gone on a big winning streak beating some good names and Lee outclassed him there. Mustafaev was hyped up a lot before Lee fought him and again was on a big win streak and he won that easily. His performance against Barboza was really good, he got rocked but it's a bit unfair to say he "nearly lost" as he recovered very well from that head kick.
I don't think he's the top level yet (I think Khabib would struggle vs. him though as styles make fights) but he has a bright future.
I'll always love Kevin Lee because his Stanky Leg dance after being kicked upside the head by Barboza led to this:
He gained 4m insta followers since the fight, and speaking as a Muslim, he's absolutely gained a shit tonne of supporters from the wider Muslim community, even from markets that traditionally haven't been into sports like MMA or Boxing. An example of which, is Inzimam Ul Haq (a former Pakistan cricket captain and legend) tweeting out his congrats to Khabib after the fight.
The vast majority of these won't be dedicated fans of the sport (and I include myself in this, as I just have never got into it - more of a boxing man myself) but they will absolutely be tuning in to a Khabib fight, just because of what he represents as an unapologetically Muslim man in one of the most brutal sports around.
A Khabib fight from now on, will sell by the bucket loads, simply because of what he had to put up with from Connor's denigrating of his religion and his culture, and of course from his actions after the fight.
he was actually roughing up ferguson bad and gassed which we can put down to Staph infection.
Yup, I also think he is Khabibs toughest fight at 155. Not now but maybe after a couple of fights. He also really needs to cut weight properly or else it will affect his performance.
Jones v Gus is a great fight, worthy rematch and just building up to see a Jones v DC around July next year.
Not been in this thread since the McGregor fight, but wow what an event! I think Kavanagh was right that they were too defensive minded, which just shows the level of Khabib. You have to be so worried about the takedown, that your offensive output is hindered.
Also anyone saying Ring Rust is an excuse. I would allow that excuse for nearly any other fighter but you know for sure that Conor has said himself it's bullshit, when any other fighter has mentioned it he comes out with the same stuff "I'm always fight ready, I train every day". Fans just want to have their cake and eat it, if he won you'd be saying "He is always ready" ...but now he has lost "He wasn't in his prime"
Not been in this thread since the McGregor fight, but wow what an event! I think Kavanagh was right that they were too defensive minded, which just shows the level of Khabib. You have to be so worried about the takedown, that your offensive output is hindered.
Also anyone saying Ring Rust is an excuse. I would allow that excuse for nearly any other fighter but you know for sure that Conor has said himself it's bullshit, when any other fighter has mentioned it he comes out with the same stuff "I'm always fight ready, I train every day". Fans just want to have their cake and eat it, if he won you'd be saying "He is always ready" ...but now he has lost "He wasn't in his prime"