Conor McGregor predicts UFC 200 won't sell 'anything close' to 1.5 million pay-per-views

Conor McGregor may no longer be part of UFC 200, but that hasn't changed his want for a rematch against Nate Diaz.

McGregor held an impromptu Q&A on Twitter Monday morning, addressing a variety of topics from UFC 200 to his year-end goals. He defended his ground game and promised to "school" Diaz in their second fight, then predicted that a UFC 200 card without him would fail to sell "anything close" to 1.5 million pay-per-views. He also alluded to making a return to featherweight at the end of 2016.

I love it! Adapt and overcome.
I am coming in light and lean for my rematch and I will school this boy to the bell. https://t.co/MjEwxokIYK

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

No. Last time I was eating four breakfasts and a dessert on the day of weigh in.
You will see.
You will all see. https://t.co/zfhFLEqEcA

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

On the floor he was swept and controlled.
When the tank goes, no amount of skill can save you.
You will see. https://t.co/vJP4k4qzwX

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

I respect the endurance athlete. A game of will.
But those who simply take part, will always be taken over. https://t.co/bysnazDaAT

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

I do not. I had the May/Pac record primed, ready to place MMA at the undisputed top. But it was not to be. #Press https://t.co/rmCxw6DX7y

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

He has made more excuses for the first 8 minutes of our fight than I have made for the last 2 minutes of our fight. https://t.co/pukpqnF1YJ

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

I look forward to my end of year unification bout. But like I said before.
These featherweights don't understand... https://t.co/LzHsGsQP75

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

It is not safe to say. It is fact to say.
I hold PPV, Gate, TV, Fightpass and Embedded record.
Even Title fight KO. https://t.co/nqwoQSap9A

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

Incorrect. I beat it by 400,000 buys.
Which alone was 100,000 more buys than UFC 197 made IN TOTAL. #KillShot https://t.co/HzidAJQ3Iu

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 2, 2016

McGregor was supposed to fight against Diaz on July 9 at UFC 200, but was pulled off the card for his refusal to travel to Las Vegas to fulfill promotional obligations.

UFC president Dana White has stated that McGregor's next fight will be a featherweight title defense against either Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo, both of whom meet for the interim title at UFC 200.