This is insane! I signed up to Eddie's site after I heard what's happening from his twitter page, and wanted to participate in this forum discussion.
I wonder if Royler legitimately thinks that he would get what he demands and that's why he was doing this due to the hype, if that is the case then I completely understand.
However, in my opinion (and 100% of the people I have spoken to regarding this) I think that his demands are completely and absolutely unrealistic. Either way I think it's a good idea that this ''relief fund'' is being set up.
As someone mentioned there is a lot on the line. For years I have observed of the sometimes negative and bitter way Eddie is talked about among some BJJ instructors/practitioners here in the UK and in the States, which I always thought was needlessly spiteful and disrespectful (which completely goes against the true philosophy of martial arts). I never ever understood this negative mentality, especially when Eddie has stated publicly many times how much he respects and loves BJJ, the Gracie's etc.
If this rematch ever takes there, I hope i'm there to witness it, the adrenaline is pumping through me as I type these words!