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On Wednesday, UFC President White went on Colin Cowherd’s The Herd where he speculated that Conor McGregor would make close to $75 million for his theoretical superfight with Floyd Mayweather. Based on his estimates, White envisions McGregor receiving somewhere in the neighborhood of 43 percent of the purse split. Of course, McGregor took that idea and ran with it, claiming that he will make over $100 million dollars for his fight when it actually happens.
But McGregor didn’t stop there. The UFC lightweight champion took to Instagram yesterday to help a fan who sent in footage of himself doing pad work. McGregor filmed some tips for the young fighter and then commented that the boxing skills he was showcasing were so impressive that “Floyd may crap his jocks” and bail out of the fight. He then hinted that that if Mayweather does so, there are other boxers out there for him to fight as well including former Mayweather opponent, Manny Pacquiao.
“The focus has been solely boxing lately but make no mistakes, the kicking and grappling aspects, and everything else got to do with unlimited free fighting, is still very much present in my thoughts. Floyd may crap his jocks after all and if so I will go back to true fighting or just pick another boxer like manny or something. But whatever that's another conversation.I like to build fighters and watch their progression. I have built many to this date, and all unintentionally. One is fighting in the UFC main event this weekend. When my son is born I will build him up into a multiple free fighting world champion also. Just like his old man. I look forward to it.”
You start throwing out talk of $75 million dollar paydays for changing sports, and I guess everyone becomes an attractive option.
MUST-READ STORIES
Rematch. Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2 is being targeted for UFC 214.
Time. Conor McGregor made Time magazine’s 100 most influential people list.
Engaged. Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne got engaged recently.
Beef. Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw give their sides of their feud.
Fixed. Leo Kuntz reacts to fight-fixing allegations against Tae Hyun Bang in their fight.
VIDEO STEW
The rankings report is always pretty decent because of Forrest.
“Finally a win for Travis Browne” is an absolutely fire line.
Woodley on GSP.
GSP interview where he calls Khabib P4P #1.
TTTHS.
A Mark Hunt.... interview? I guess that’s what you call this.
Mark Hunt InterviewLaura Daniel goes 1 on 1 with UFC Heavyweight Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt
Posted by Jono and Ben on Thursday, April 20, 2017
LISTEN UP
The Naked Truth. We ask why DJ is ducking CM Punk and a 125 Money in the Bank.
Fights Gone By. Jack Slack talks about Bobby Knuckles doing the damn thing.
MMA Mad. Our very own Shaun Al-Shatti makes an appearance.
SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Conor thinks he’s making $100M and I cannot believe that will happen.
Conor had a big day though.
Thank you @TIME magazine and @Schwarzenegger for including me in this years "TIME 100 Most influential people" list pic.twitter.com/bW9tsRoQHR
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 20, 2017
Arnold full of praise.
No - thank YOU for being such a great fighter, entertainer, and inspiration. https://t.co/KZrWLhqoj3
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) April 20, 2017
TJ’s Twitter was pretty solid in responding to Garbrandt and Faber going apes**t on him.
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) April 21, 2017
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) April 21, 2017
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) April 20, 2017
Got dayum.
@Cody_Nolove Back to the smart responses and name calling. "I know you are but what am I!?" Go back to school, oh yah, you got kicked out. No wonder!
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) April 21, 2017
Meanwhile, this is what Cody has to offer.
#Dickashaw https://t.co/ylNlaqSqhu
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 20, 2017
I support the hell out of this marketing effort from Borg.
Some National Geographic facts for you guys, @danawhite @ufc @seanshelby @Mickmaynard2 @MightyMouseUFC pic.twitter.com/LBV4r9CWmk
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) April 21, 2017
#wouldwatch
Alright lets do this then @AlexDragoVolkov lets dance https://t.co/u7tY0YoqH2
— Stefan Struve (@StefanStruve) April 20, 2017
This doesn’t exactly sound like Bendo
I'm gonna fuck everybody up when I come back...
— TheOnceAndFutureKing (@BensonHenderson) April 20, 2017
You're all on notice...
Mean.
Oh Snap! Ronda and Travis about to tie the knot. I guess a tie is better than another loss. #imgoingtohell
— Din Thomas (@DinThomas) April 21, 2017
Classic Sage.
Thanks Toyo @ToyoTires for the Proxe T1 Sport Tires! Can't wait to put them on my Shelby GT500 pic.twitter.com/VZUmNWDfLS
— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) April 20, 2017
That’s a lot of Reese’s.
#skinnykid on weight with some post fight celebration @ReesesPBCups Easter eggs!! #fatkidinaskinnybody pic.twitter.com/qbdkpAL3NW
— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) April 21, 2017
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gian Villante (15-8) vs. Patrick Cummins (9-4); UFC on Fox 25, July 22.
TODAY IN MMA HISTORY
2007: Gabriel Gonzaga shocked the MMA world by knocking out Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick at UFC 70.
2012: Jon Jones settled the grudge match, winning a unanimous decision over Rashad Evans to retain his UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 145.
FINAL THOUGHTS
It’s finally Lobov time. I’ll happen to be in attendance doing coverage for this one so if you see me in Nashville over the weekend, feel free to say hi and talk fights. Otherwise, enjoy the weekend and Conor bless.
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