UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York. After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York.
After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar to what Nate Diaz did at UFC 202 this August), the scene only got stranger when ‘The Notorious’ showed up in full white mink.
Shenanigans predictably ensued with the fighters having to be separated by UFC President Dana White, and then McGregor grasped a steel chair to brandish at ‘The Underground King.’
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York. After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been accused of making the UFC more like WWE than mixed martial arts, and never was that more apparent than at today’s (Thurs., November 10, 2016) UFC 205 pre-fight press conference from New York.
After an emotional Alvarez stormed out of the presser when McGregor showed up late (similar to what Nate Diaz did at UFC 202 this August), the scene only got stranger when ‘The Notorious’ showed up in full white mink.
Shenanigans predictably ensued with the fighters having to be separated by UFC President Dana White, and then McGregor grasped a steel chair to brandish at ‘The Underground King.’
With only two days left until this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the promotion has ramped up well, the promotion for their so-called biggest event of all-time. As the MMA world awaits the anticipated lightweight title showdown between Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor, UFC 205’s top
With only two days left until this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the promotion has ramped up well, the promotion for their so-called biggest event of all-time.
As the MMA world awaits the anticipated lightweight title showdown between Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor, UFC 205’s top fighters will get together for a pre-fight press conference starting at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT.
Let’s hope there aren’t any stray water bottles nearby. Watch all of the action unfold right here:
With last night’s UFC Fight Night 98 in the books from Mexico, the MMA world’s focus will shift to this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The groundbreaking card, which is the first-ever UFC event from New York City after mixed martial arts was finally legalized in
With last night’s UFC Fight Night 98 in the books from Mexico, the MMA world’s focus will shift to this weekend’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The groundbreaking card, which is the first-ever UFC event from New York City after mixed martial arts was finally legalized in the state earlier this year, is absolutely packed full of high-profile bouts, yet most fans will be fully fixated on the Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez lightweight title main event.
‘Notorious’ will attempt to make history as the UFC’s first-ever simultaneous two weight class champion as he fights, incredibly enough, in his third division since winning the featherweight title in a 13-second finish of Jose Aldo not quite 11 months ago. The fight is definitely one of the biggest in MMA history, and some would argue it simply is the biggest of all time.
Regardless, history is going to be made next Saturday night, regardless of whether or not McGregor wins the lightweight title. To begin getting prepared for the most anticipated event of 2016, watch the FOX Sports 1 UFC broadcast team preview UFC 205 right here:
The biggest MMA event of the year -and some would say of all time – is only days away, with the UFC’s long-awaited debut in New York City is set for Madison Square Garden next Saturday night. The main event of course features featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his quest to make history as the first-ever
The biggest MMA event of the year -and some would say of all time – is only days away, with the UFC’s long-awaited debut in New York City is set for Madison Square Garden next Saturday night.
The main event of course features featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his quest to make history as the first-ever simultaneous two-weight champion in UFC, when he takes on 155-pound boss Eddie Alvarez in his third fight outside of his usual weight class in 2016.
Per the usual for any McGregor event, the trash talk has already gotten started, and it’s set to ramp up to an even higher level at today’s UFC 205 conference call featuring both of the champions. Listen to what should be an entertaining discussion starting at 5 p.m ET right here:
Surrounding the massive UFC 205 event is an air of change, some say for better, and others for worse. Once again Conor McGregor is at the front of this hot debate. Facing Eddie Alvarez in his attempt at the Philadelphia slugger’s lightweight belt, ‘The Notorious’ is causing all kinds of havoc. Yet to defend the
Surrounding the massive UFC 205 event is an air of change, some say for better, and others for worse. Once again Conor McGregor is at the front of this hot debate. Facing Eddie Alvarez in his attempt at the Philadelphia slugger’s lightweight belt, ‘The Notorious’ is causing all kinds of havoc. Yet to defend the featherweight title, and receiving a shot at the belt in his first 155-pound belt, McGregor has stirred up the argument of money over rankings all over again. When it comes to the decision-making behind the UFC 205 main event, few can deny it is unabashed.
Alvarez vs. McGregor was fiercely contested by the contenders of the lightweight division, none more so than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Undefeated in his career at 23-0 (7-0 UFC), ‘The Eagle’ protested vehemently against McGregor’s title shot. Eventually finding himself matched against Michael Johnson on the UFC 205 prelims, Nurmagomedov made it clear it was title shot or bust if he beats Johnson. Although he won’t get a crack at the belt on November 12, Khabib reportedly made a huge dent in Alvarez’s, but for mare so McGregor’s pay for UFC 205.
Eagle Leverage
According to a report on Match TV, via Bloody Elbow, Nurmagomedov signing two contracts to fight Alvarez was simply a ploy by the UFC to lower both men’s salaries for the event. Khabib’s father says the promotion used the fear of fighting his son as leverage to lower the payout required on November 12:
“By sending a contract to Khabib, the UFC has reduced the overall cost of UFC 205 by $4 million dollars. According to rumors, McGregor wanted to fight for six or seven million, and Alvarez for one million. At this point, Khabib was sent two contracts and he signed them. Alvarez with McGregor then calmed down because nobody wanted to fight Khabib. As a result, Alvarez will earn $500,000 and McGregor around $3.5 million. There are some bonuses, but the fact is that they have halved the fees. That’s for sure. Khabib was offered $100,000 compensation for the cancelled fight. He refused, and said: ‘Give me the opportunity to fight the best.’ On the same evening, he was offered a fight with Michael Johnson for the same fee.”
Kick In The Teeth
If true, this means the prospect of fighting Nurmagomedov lowered Alvarez from $1 million to $500K, and McGregor from $7 million (approx) to $4 million. The brash Irishman mocked Alvarez for not renegotiating his contract before UFC 205, but ‘he Silent Assassin’ claimed it was too easy a fight to pass up on.
One day, perhaps soon, someone is going to have to give Khabib Nurmagomedova title shot. When that finally happens, will the undefeated Sambo master rag-doll his way to title glory?
