UFC reject McGregor's statement, pulls plug on Diaz rematch

[Wild]

The UFC won't budge on their decision to pull Conor McGregor from UFC 200 despite the Irishman's lengthy Facebook statement.

That's according to TMZ, who reported earlier today that the promotion offered to fly McGregor to every promotional location on a private jet.

"Not only did UFC offer to fly Conor to every destination on a top-of-the-line private jet ... but also offered to ship out every single piece of his gym equipment from Iceland to Vegas for this weekend's media event so there wouldn't be a kink in Conor's training. We're told McGregor was told his gym would be set up identically to his Iceland training center and it would all be ready to go the second he stepped off the plane. Still, McGregor refused to budge -- and our sources tell us Conor was "shocked" when he was told the media obligations in Vegas were mandatory."

LINK: Report: UFC reject McGregor's statement, pulls plug on Diaz rematch

 

[PrideRules]

I love pissing matches.

 

[member 3289]

Would it be that hard to stipulate in a contract how many media obligations are mandatory for a fight?

 

[La Paix]

Would it be that hard to stipulate in a contract how many media obligations are mandatory for a fight?

I linked Erik M latest thread in your poll thread that outlines this question.

 

[ConorMcGregor NutHugger]

I'm I the only one that feels Conor wants none of Diaz? If Conor had won would he be not wanting to promote what ever fight he would have next. It seems like it's all a ruse not to fight Diaz and not make it seem like he's ducking him.

 

[PrideRules]

Would it be that hard to stipulate in a contract how many media obligations are mandatory for a fight?

I think zuffa likes to keep their end open. So yes.

 

[PeteyParker]

Oh Shit, guess Conor gambled vs the UFC and lost....or at least it seems that way right now. I thought bald man was gonna cave in.

 

[PeteyParker]

This also means a GSP vs Lawler fight could be on the table.

 

[Stillmatic]

i have to unplug from this for a little bit.
it's too dramatic
I feel bad for Diaz

 

[1031]

I like the idea of fighters digging in their heels on some of this crap. If enough of the big names do it then we'll see UFC management with no choice but to promote things with the fighters' preparation as a priority.

 

[PrideRules]

Oh Shit, guess Conor gambled vs the UFC and lost....or at least it seems that way right now. I thought bald man was gonna cave in.

I imagine both parties have decent bladders.

Just when you think they're at the end of their stream, here comes the kicker.

 

[Team Bisping]

He's changing the game, putting Zuffa in check, how can you not love him! The sports needed someone who can rise higher than the promoter, I tune in to the FIGHTERS not the UFC.

MCGREGOR PROMOTIONS INCOMING.

 

[Yossarian]

I'm I the only one that feels Conor wants none of Diaz? If Conor had won would he be not wanting to promote what ever fight he would have next. It seems like it's all a ruse not to fight Diaz and not make it seem like he's ducking him.

He wanted Nate above all other fighters only to duck him later... That theory sounds implausible to me.

Myself I though fighter payment, but as things have turned out, the promotional side seems to be the logical culprit. Unless one is willing to travel within the rabbit hole about PED's and such... which I find also hardly probable. Retiring would not undo any tests already done.

 

[Yossarian]

Oh Shit, guess Conor gambled vs the UFC and lost....or at least it seems that way right now. I thought bald man was gonna cave in.

Yes, reminds me of the Nick Diaz situation. It indicates a collective initiative for these type of fighter issues is more than just needed. If Conor could'nt have pulled this off, no one can. Unless Ronda goes rogue....

 

[dacofty]

He wanted Nate above all other fighters only to duck him later... That theory sounds implausible to me.

Myself I though fighter payment, but as things have turned out, the promotional side seems to be the logical culprit. Unless one is willing to travel within the rabbit hole about PED's and such... which I find also hardly probable. Retiring would not undo any tests already done.

he didnt want any if Diaz, 2 straight loses would cripple him. I think all this is just a smoke screen to avoid the fight. When he saw Diaz at the post pressor he tweaked his ass off. His obsession has lead to his realization Diaz would beat him again.

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

He just cost himself a shitload of money. He will never get another chance to make the kind of money he would make off a marquee event like UFC 200.

 

[Yossarian]

he didnt want any if Diaz, 2 straight loses would cripple him. I think all this is just a smoke screen to avoid the fight. When he saw Diaz at the post pressor he tweaked his ass off. His obsession has lead to his realization Diaz would beat him again.

So he changed his mind during camp?

 

[so long]

I must say, I personally am more entertained by following this whole development than I would probably have been by that pointless rematch.
Wonder what Nate Diaz is thinking, though ...

 

[Zeph]

So he changed his mind during camp?

Stop feeding him.

 

[Qat]

I don't know if he is ducking Diaz, I don't think so honestly.
But as far as promotion goes.. he might not know what to say, so he rather avoids it. He can't use his usual stuff, and maybe would have to break character. Its a much better picture that he closed himself off and prepared 24/7 and lets his fists and feet speak. And if he wins, he can be the boasting dude again.

 

[member 3289]

He's changing the game, putting Zuffa in check, how can you not love him! The sports needed someone who can rise higher than the promoter, I tune in to the FIGHTERS not the UFC.

MCGREGOR PROMOTIONS INCOMING.

When can you change your sn back?

 

[PeteyParker]

I imagine both parties have decent bladders.

Just when you think they're at the end of their stream, here comes the kicker.

 

[PeteyParker]

he didnt want any if Diaz, 2 straight loses would cripple him. I think all this is just a smoke screen to avoid the fight. When he saw Diaz at the post pressor he tweaked his ass off. His obsession has lead to his realization Diaz would beat him again.

 

[KWingJitsu]

He just cost himself a shitload of money. He will never get another chance to make the kind of money he would make off a marquee event like UFC 200.

Until his next fight is announced for MSG......

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Unless it

Until his next fight is announced for MSG......

against Nate or Frankie he will always have that skepticism against him. He willhave to do just as much press for that fightso he wont take it either.