Same here...really looking forward to this event! they really did a good job stacking this card along with everything for fight week coming together. I don't know if they needed to create a title fight with McGregor since he already has that built-in hype about him. I can say this much though, he has brought back a ton of people who stopped watching MMA...a bunch of friends of mine who stoped completely have jumped right back into watching
I'm sure Dana and company are praying this fight goes to the "Notorious".
Some of my thoughts
Chad Mendes (17-2) vs. Conor McGregor (17-2) (Interim Title)
- Lets Go McGregor! "I can rest my..." click below for the rest of quote from the Notorious one
https://youtu.be/c6HIZX3rfpI
Robbie Lawler (25-10) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-2)
- Same as you, I'm not rooting for either (I like them both) and just looking forward to a great fight. Side note, I'm one of those who is in the minority who thinks GSP did just enough to get the win over Hendricks although a close fight. The challenger always needs to dominate a champion not only throughout the fight but especially in the championship round, don't leave it in the hands of the judges!
Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1) vs. Brandon Thatch (11-2)
- Another great match up...will it be a submission or KO?
Dennis Bermudez (14-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (23-11)
- I cant go against Dennis in this one, the guy is all about cardio and I see him controlling the space.
Brad Pickett (24-10) vs. Thomas Almeida (19-0)
- Bleh! I thought Pickett was 40 but I think think they lied and have him at 36! this is not going to be good! lol
LOL! I really don't dislike the guy and I'm actually excited about seeing him for some reason...I will once again give Pendred the benefit of the doubt since his last fight was like watching a jogging session! He really needs to deliver and get out of decision hell! I cant believe I'm back in his corner AGAIN!