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Published 14:55 7 Mar 2018 GMT
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Diego Sanchez wants McGregor and GSP to slug it out for, at the time of writing, non-existent 165 lb championship. Beating McGregor to becoming the UFC's first ever three-weight world champion would surely add to his legacy. Whether or not the UFC want to dilute the talent pool at welterweight and lightweight to get this division going remains to be seen.“The thing is, Conor McGregor, money-wise, I believe is the one that can put the most money on the table. However, I think legacy-wise, I don’t think he’s the guy that legacy-wise."
“I mean, money-wise, for people who are not huge fans of MMA, they know who Conor McGregor is. He’s the main guy, he’s the guy who brought the sport to a different level. He’s, I would say, the most charismatic guy. He sells, the biggest seller in the sport. But talk about legacy. If I come back for legacy, that’s what interests me the most, more than the money. Money, yes, it’s good, but if I come back, it would be more for a legacy match.”
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