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Joe Duffy: Conor McGregor rematch in Croke Park would definitely be a sell out

UFC President Dana White tabbed Dublin, Ireland's 80,000-seat Croke Park stadium as the potential site of featherweight champion Conor McGregor's first title defense on more than one occasion in 2015.

However, residents of Dublin don't want the "brutal and violent" sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) competition going down inside their city staple.

What McGregor wants, he's usually gotten and previous foe, Joseph Duffy, believes that he and "Notorious" would sell out Croke Park in a potential rematch sometime in 2017.

The rising lightweight affirms his stance on a future battle with the rambunctious Irishman to MMA Fighting:

"Without a doubt, I feel we could sell out Croke Park.