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I think the UFC is planning McGregor vs Khabib in Russia next. I also think that's an incredibly risky fight for Conor. As good as Conor is we need to remember he tapped out three fights ago to a guy with isn't even top 5 in the division.
He tapped to a guy who has fought many times at 170 while Conner was actually 4lbs below weight (most guys fighting Welterweight are right there not at 165/166 while Diaz likely had 20lbs on Conner at fight time I'm guessing) and who has a mean streak a milewide more so then even his brother.. Also Connor got revenge in the rematch against Diaz.
Diaz is a 155lber, the UFC hyped up the weight difference to sell the fight and protect McGregor. McGregor is also a 155lber. The second fight was super close and again, Diaz isn't top 5 in the division. McGregor is great, but he still has a lot of interesting MMA fights at lightweight (welterweight in MMA is 170). They did the first fight at 170 with Diaz because he was fat and partying on a boat 10 days before fight night. Diaz isn't a welterweight, he was severely under sized there and looked awful. This convo is probably for the UFC thread anyway.

Quote Originally Posted by sonatine View Post
i expect conor might retire after khabib pastes him.
Someone is getting fucked up in that fight. Khabib is notoriously easy to hit but he's tough and durable. We have no clue how good Conors wrestling is vs a legit wrestler at 155. Khabib could very well take him down and destroy him like he did Johnson. I love this fight and I agree, Conor may retire if Khabib mauls him.