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McGregor vs. Diaz

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Oddsbot
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03.18.2016 | 12:33 PM ET

This is the official discussion thread for McGregor vs. Diaz. Let's see what you've got.

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03.18.2016 | 12:33 PM ET

Prediction: McGregor  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 3

So ... what in all ****?! Rumored main event for UFC 200. McGregor vs. Diaz 2. No FW title defense, no LW fight. A WW rematch. 196 reportedly did around 1.5M PPV buys, and the rematch will do more. This could break 2M on PPV, but it's a very short-sighted booking by the UFC, which, to me, substantiates rumors of an impending Zuffa sale of the promotion in 2016. If Conor wins, you devalue the Diaz win. If Diaz wins again, Conor's shine will seriously be hurt. Lose once outside of your weight class? Cool. Lose twice to the same guy - a blown-up LW? Not so good.

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03.18.2016 | 12:34 PM ET

Prediction: Diaz  |  Submission  |  Round 3

What the **** is this ****? Oh well. At least Nate gets another payday if it happens. Yacht #2, ************s.

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03.18.2016 | 12:44 PM ET

Prediction: McGregor  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 3

There are rumors they're trying to position McGregor-Edgar for the UFC's debut at MSG in November. 

Makes sense, but this rematch does not. 

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03.18.2016 | 12:52 PM ET

This make zero sense, they really need to just do McGregor/Edgar for UFC 200.


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03.18.2016 | 1:11 PM ET

So the down voting hero care to explain why you think this is a good rematch? Just curious

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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03.18.2016 | 1:21 PM ET

Diaz is just going to beat him that much easier now. 

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03.18.2016 | 1:40 PM ET

my excitement for UFC 200 just died............................

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03.18.2016 | 1:41 PM ET

**** you Dana. You dont make a rematch. Jusc cuz the guy you wanted yo win lost. You dont get to pick who wins. Thats not how you do sports. 

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03.18.2016 | 1:53 PM ET

Bad rematch. Diaz should win even easier now with a training camp. 

Also, I bet that this fight got made just because McGregor wanted it. 

* Edited at 03.18.2016, 1:57 PM ET *

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03.18.2016 | 2:05 PM ET

I do want to see them fight again, but a year or two down the line if they were both in the 155 division.
This doesn't make any sense for UFC 200 and don't understand why they are fighting at welterweight when it isn't short notice either.

Very disappointed if this is the main event for 200

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03.18.2016 | 2:06 PM ET

Prediction: Diaz  |  Submission  |  Round 2

All this fight does is piss me off, and make me lose interest in UFC 200 now.




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03.18.2016 | 2:25 PM ET

******* lame.

Though I guess on a card that is going to have a lot of crossover appeal due merely to it's number, putting on a fight that will appeal more to the casual fan than anything else is understandable. As a hardcore fan though, it's super lame.
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03.18.2016 | 2:28 PM ET

Don't like this fight. Connor needs to go back and defend his title. How bad would a  it be for Connor to lose two non title fights before defending his title. Unnecessary rematch in every sense. 

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03.18.2016 | 4:06 PM ET

Prediction: Diaz  |  Submission  |  Round 1

Too soon, maybe two years down the line this would be interesting.

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03.18.2016 | 4:58 PM ET

Prediction: Diaz  |  Submission  |  Round 2

This is ******* garbage,each one could fight in a more interesting fight and they better strip McChicken of his FW strap (yes i'm aware they probably won't).I bet there's such a backlash about this fight that it get's changed...and the headliner?***!I bet you this fight doesn't happen,no one cares about it compared to other fights we could see like this ******* guy defending his belt.I love the UFC but this anything for $ **** is getting absurd.#1 Contenders don't get title fights anymore,champions can run off and do whatever,Jones can fail for coke before a fight etc etc etc.Crazy =/ This is the weirdest **** I have heard in a while,I seriously doubt this happens.They could have put it out as a feeler to see how people react,they have done it before.Also,I like Conor and I don't think he's a chicken,I just said it cause this fight is stupid and he has business to attend to that he isn't.

* Edited at 03.18.2016, 4:59 PM ET *

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03.18.2016 | 5:15 PM ET

Prediction: Diaz  |  Submission  |  Round 2

What the ****?  Nate beat McGregor the first time fair and square on two weeks notice.  What makes anyone in the UFC brass think that a different when Nate has a full camp training at 170 a few months later?  Do they not remember how badly McGregor gassed out in their first fight and how well Nate took his punches?  To me this is a foolish fight to make right now and should be saved for the MSG show, not McGregor/Edgar.  McGregor needs to defend his belt.  He can't just hold up the Featherweight division because of the fact that Diaz beat him at UFC 196.  He needs to sac up and defend his gold against Frankie Edgar.

* Edited at 03.18.2016, 6:21 PM ET *

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03.18.2016 | 5:27 PM ET

You'd think if they fought again, they'd surely fight at 155lbs this time?

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03.18.2016 | 5:29 PM ET

I agree that the timing of this rematch is off. Conor has a responsibility as champion to defend his belt next. Frankie has earned the right to get that title shot. I believe this is the UFC making this rematch not Conor as every interview I saw after the fight was Conor saying his next move was going to be defending his belt. 

One thing though is I do think Conor can win the rematch. Like he said he was inefficient and trying to take Nate out with 1 punch. He fought like the bigger guy which was a huge mistake and he recognized that right away. I think if he approaches this fight at 200 with Diaz and utilizes more movement and variations in his striking i.e. throwing more kicks he could win a decision. Doubtful he knocks out Diaz and practically no chance in hell he submits Diaz.

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03.18.2016 | 5:29 PM ET

Indeed, if it were at 155, with the winner getting a 155lb title shot, I'd be at least a little more interested. 

* Edited at 03.18.2016, 5:30 PM ET *

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03.18.2016 | 6:13 PM ET

This fight needs to happen at 155 now. No excuses for why this needs to be a weight class above the biggest guy, except for maybe ego.

Plus they need to strip Conor of the FW belt, and make Edgar vs. Aldo II for the vacant FW belt. Conor said he was going to an active champ and alternate between weight classes. That plan is already ****ting the bed. 

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