Postal Connections: Dedicated Entirely to Conor McGregor — Almost

I’m sure you’re all shocked that the latest Postal Connections mailbag is focused on the Mystic One from the Emerald Isle. It really does seem that this is Conor McGregor’s world and we’re all just living in it. Despite the fact that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has tried to rein in its top-earner by booting him off the historic UFC 200 card, “The Notorious” has been as unrepentant as you would expect. The debates continues to rage on regarding the health of the card for UFC 200 and whether or not McGregor would have been the bigger draw over the new main event: an epic rematch between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. We’ll tackle those questions and more. Without further ado, away we go.Is Jones vs. “DC” the best option to salvage UFC 200, and has the promotion learned from its UFC 33 mistakes? Three title fights? Phew.‬‬ — Jay Pettry @jaypettry I do believe that the Jones-Cormier rematch is a tremendous backup plan, but let’s not forget there’s a reason this is the backup plan and not the first choice for what should be one of the biggest fight cards the company has ever promoted; and make no mistake, this card will still be one of the top-10 bills, talent-wise, the Zuffa-era UFC has ever done, even with McGregor off the marquee. The reason I like this fight so much is that it is one of the most anticipated rematches I’ve seen in the history of the sport. Jordan Breen and I discussed this on “Cheap Seats” earlier this week, and I still don’t think I can come up with another rematch that has been as anticipated. These are clearly the two best light heavyweights in the world, and though I think Jones wins this one handily once again, I think “DC” is one of the few fighters in the game that actually poses a real threat to him. As for the three title fights, I don’t think we’ll have to worry about the UFC going over its timeslot allowance. If there is any doubt about getting the entire card in the broadcast window, my guess is the company will make sure to extend that window, perhaps to a four-hour show. It wouldn’t be the first time.*** They can do more sales overall with UFC 200 and McGregor headlining a separate card, IMO.‬‬ — @pwnitat0r Perhaps, but that is assuming McGregor comes slinking back to the Octagon with his tail between his legs and just accepts his censure. I don’t know about you, but I’d assume that’s not going to happen. I wholeheartedly expect him to hold out until the big New York card in November. The UFC can say over and over that he will fight on UFC 201, 202 or even 203, but if he decides he isn’t going to be ready until Nov. 12, then what is it left with? Is it really going to hold him out again? If it does, I think it’s safe to say the UFC will have made its point about as forcefully as it could. However, in doing so, I’d bet the relationship that has made both parties very rich over the last couple of years would be close to irreconcilable. The smart money is on McGregor fighting at UFC 205 on the 23rd anniversary of the first UFC event; and I wouldn’t bet against his name being atop the Madison Square Garden card as the main event, no matter who he is fighting.*** What are your predictions on the fights still to be added to UFC 200? How many games will it take the Caps to dispose of Pens in the NHL playoffs?‬‬ — John Whitelock @JohnBert07 Well, UFC 200 looks pretty stacked from top to bottom, so I wouldn’t expect any more fights to be added unless injuries force matchmakers Joe Silva and Sean Shelby into action. Besides, …

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