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UFC 189 - McGregor v Mendes *READ MOD WARNING IN 1st POST*

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    #302
    wer*
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭wer*


    Mellor wrote: »
    They are available now. You get them by logging into fight club and go to events, then UFC 189. It's near the top of the list of events.

    Anybody have a spare Fight Club bar code for the weigh ins they are not using?


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    #303
    CurryFlavoured
    Registered Users Posts: 2,590 ✭✭✭CurryFlavoured


    Mellor wrote: »
    Terrible how? (serious question)
    People keep talking about how its a "strain on the body", and how "can't be good for you". But never say why or how.

    There's obviously no health benefit, but that doesn't automatically mean its bad for you.
    I suppose to clarify, I'm not talking about sustained dehydration which could lead to all sorts I suppose. Most fighters would be aiming to be spend as little time as necessary at the required weight.

    Lower body water volume = lower blood volume = increase in resting heart rate. It's a big strain on your heart and other organs. Hence why you see guys like Barao and Gastelum collapsing. I remember Aldo saying he didnt feel comfortable walking up the stairs during a weight cut because he felt his heart pounding.

    They spend as little time as possible but the whole dehydration process probably goes on for about 1-2 days, not the mention starving yourself for the whole week.


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    #304
    donny sarko
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭donny sarko


    CurryFlavoured wrote:
    That much dehydration is terrible for you.


    that would explain why Conor always looks so terrifying at the weigh-ins... it's gas that he then has a go at his opponent when he is probably fit to collapse with dehydration


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    #305
    but1er
    Registered Users Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    Anyone on the fight club not heading Vegas??

    Id snap your hand off for weight in tickets! Pm if your not going

    Cheers


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    #306
    SpaceCowb0y
    Registered Users Posts: 4,094 ✭✭✭SpaceCowb0y


    Mellor wrote: »
    They are available now. You get them by logging into fight club and go to events, then UFC 189. It's near the top of the list of events.

    Champion!

    Are you heading over Mellor?


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    #307
    slicus ricus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭slicus ricus


    Mellor wrote: »
    Terrible how? (serious question)
    People keep talking about how its a "strain on the body", and how "can't be good for you". But never say why or how.

    There's obviously no health benefit, but that doesn't automatically mean its bad for you.
    I suppose to clarify, I'm not talking about sustained dehydration which could lead to all sorts I suppose. Most fighters would be aiming to be spend as little time as necessary at the required weight.

    Here's a good article on it: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/12/7383419/mma-nutrition-diet-weight-cutting-guide-mma-george-lockhart.

    The key point throughout seems to be that if it is done badly, weight cutting can have significant long-term effects. If done properly under proper supervision, the risk of long-term effects is dramatically diminished.


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    #308
    jamesquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jamesquinn


    few chants for vegas...


    take me on up to the spirit in the sky its where im going to go when i die
    when i die and the lay me to rest im gonna go on the piss with NO-TOR-IOUS



    CONORS ****ING MAGIC, HE WEARS A MAGIC HAT .....AND WHEN HE SEEN CHAD MENDES HE SAID HED HAMMER THAT .......HE COULDA HAMMERED ALDO BUT ALDO IS A BITCH...SOOOOO NOW CHAD MENDES WILL BE KNOCKED OUT IN VEGAS...


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    #309
    Ash.J.Williams
    Registered Users Posts: 20,930 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    jamesquinn wrote: »
    few chants for vegas...


    take me on up to the spirit in the sky its where im going to go when i die
    when i die and the lay me to rest im gonna go on the piss with NO-TOR-IOUS



    CONORS ****ING MAGIC, HE WEARS A MAGIC HAT .....AND WHEN HE SEEN CHAD MENDES HE SAID HED HAMMER THAT .......HE COULDA HAMMERED ALDO BUT ALDO IS A BITCH...SOOOOO NOW CHAD MENDES WILL BE KNOCKED OUT IN VEGAS...
    it's scientificly proven that people who chant these clever songs miss out on 75% of the fight


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    #310
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 55,096 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Probably been asked a 1000 times but what channel is showing this, and is it PPV on that channel or normal subscription?


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    #311
    jamesquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jamesquinn


    yeah because il pay 2,500 grand to miss the fight..good thinking


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    #312
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    walshb wrote: »
    Probably been asked a 1000 times but what channel is showing this, and is it PPV on that channel or normal subscription?

    BT or ufc.tv


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    #313
    GiftofGab
    Registered Users Posts: 2,375 ✭✭✭GiftofGab


    When is the weigh in?


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    #314
    Seifer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,265 ✭✭✭Seifer


    Very balanced look at the upcoming main event: http://fightland.vice.com/blog/judging-the-celtic-tiger-an-honest-look-at-conor-mcgregor-vs-chad-mendes

    I want Mendes to win but his most likely method of victory (keep Conor on his back for five rounds) relies on him having the tank for a five round championship fight. It's hard to get to that level of fitness with just over two weeks notice that you'll be fighting.

    Dream finish is that he uses his takedown as a fake to get into striking range (as in one of the Aldo gifs in the article above) and puts the mouth to sleep :cool:


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    #315
    SpaceCowb0y
    Registered Users Posts: 4,094 ✭✭✭SpaceCowb0y


    GiftofGab wrote: »
    When is the weigh in?

    Friday at 4pm

    If anyone with Fight Pass can spare a ticket for the weigh in it would be extremely appreciated! :o


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    #316
    jamesquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jamesquinn


    SpaceCowb0y wrote: »
    Friday at 4pm

    If anyone with Fight Pass can spare a ticket for the weigh in it would be extremely appreciated! :o



    dont think its ticketed?


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    #317
    All_in_Flynn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭All_in_Flynn


    By the looks of it he's already well into the weight cut now. Posted on his Facebook page a half hour ago.... https://www.facebook.com/thenotoriousmma/posts/1093790347355930


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    #318
    TimRiggins
    Registered Users Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭TimRiggins


    EuskalHerria wrote: »
    A video put up on the UFC pve saying the PPV can be ordered on YouTube. Assume this is Americans only. Has this been done for other events? Haven't heard of it before.

    Yeah its Americans only. Will watch this fight after work with a few pints but ordering it for the little brother. Think BT is the best option, get UFC 190 and different content too.


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    #319
    Knex*
    Registered Users Posts: 22,477 ✭✭✭✭Knex*


    jamesquinn wrote: »
    few chants for vegas...


    take me on up to the spirit in the sky its where im going to go when i die
    when i die and the lay me to rest im gonna go on the piss with NO-TOR-IOUS



    CONORS ****ING MAGIC, HE WEARS A MAGIC HAT .....AND WHEN HE SEEN CHAD MENDES HE SAID HED HAMMER THAT .......HE COULDA HAMMERED ALDO BUT ALDO IS A BITCH...SOOOOO NOW CHAD MENDES WILL BE KNOCKED OUT IN VEGAS...

    Vegas doesn't really rhyme with bitch, I'm afraid.


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    #320
    jjdonegal
    Registered Users Posts: 302 ✭✭jjdonegal


    Irishcrx wrote: »
    I have to agree that the more I watch 'Team Alpha beach boys' the more and more dislikeable they become , what a bunch of knob jockeys.

    Maybe Chad is the more likeable of the lot but never the less I really hope Conor breaks his jaw on Saturday night and leaves the lot of them standing with their mouths open.

    'Shiiiittt bro dude, Chad got knocked out bro'

    Hoping McGregor wins myself but would never wish a serious injury on any opponent no matter how much I hate them. Hopefully both fighters come out of it in one piece and if Mendes unfortunately prevails then best of luck to him.


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    #321
    Ken Shamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 3,192 ✭✭✭Ken Shamrock


    Out of curiosity, If McGregor loses to Mendes, what will he say In his interviews? Will he still go on like he's the greatest, will he still thrash talk everyone and say he's beaten everyone the UFC has etc etc, or will his attitude and approach change? Also It would put him out of the title picture with Aldo vs Mendes 3. What would be next for Conor?


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    #322
    jamesquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jamesquinn


    Knex. wrote: »
    Vegas doesn't really rhyme with bitch, I'm afraid.


    Its all in the way you say it. Why you hating :)


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    #323
    Ash.J.Williams
    Registered Users Posts: 20,930 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    meself and another novice were watching aldo mendes 2 again yesterday....close enough at the end i'd say was it?? mendes was clever enough and well able to disrupt aldos game.


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    #324
    Ash.J.Williams
    Registered Users Posts: 20,930 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    Ken Shamrock wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, If McGregor loses to Mendes, what will he say In his interviews? Will he still go on like he's the greatest, will he still thrash talk everyone and say he's beaten everyone the UFC has etc etc, or will his attitude and approach change? Also It would put him out of the title picture with Aldo vs Mendes 3. What would be next for Conor?
    John Kavanagh has added to it in the journal today and there is no going back from that!!! "conor is the number 1 martial artist on the planet" ....so there ya go!


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    #325
    stephenl15
    Registered Users Posts: 5,885 ✭✭✭stephenl15


    Ash.J.Williams wrote: »
    meself and another novice were watching aldo mendes 2 again yesterday....close enough at the end i'd say was it?? mendes was clever enough and well able to disrupt aldos game.

    I scored the fight an easy Aldo victory 49 46 but Mendes certainly did rattle him a few times.


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    #326
    Irishcrx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭Irishcrx


    jjdonegal wrote: »
    Hoping McGregor wins myself but would never wish a serious injury on any opponent no matter how much I hate them. Hopefully both fighters come out of it in one piece and if Mendes unfortunately prevails then best of luck to him.

    Figure of speech , I woulnd't want any fighter seriously hurt either , I just hope Mendes is beaten...that'll do me.


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    #327
    JustTheOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭JustTheOne


    Ken Shamrock wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, If McGregor loses to Mendes, what will he say In his interviews? Will he still go on like he's the greatest, will he still thrash talk everyone and say he's beaten everyone the UFC has etc etc, or will his attitude and approach change? Also It would put him out of the title picture with Aldo vs Mendes 3. What would be next for Conor?

    Does it really matter

    It's all talk to build the fights for more money

    If he looses he works his way back up and will earn people's respect.


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    #328
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Ken Shamrock wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, If McGregor loses to Mendes, what will he say In his interviews? Will he still go on like he's the greatest, will he still thrash talk everyone and say he's beaten everyone the UFC has etc etc, or will his attitude and approach change? Also It would put him out of the title picture with Aldo vs Mendes 3. What would be next for Conor?

    He said this before

    "I'm cocky in prediction, I'm confident in preparation, but I am always humble, in victory or defeat."


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    #329
    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    jamesquinn wrote: »
    few chants for vegas...

    ...

    The next Kanye West or Jay-Z right there, you might never make it back from Vegas and could be signed up on the spot if anyone from Roc-a-fella records is around!


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    #330
    Ken Shamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 3,192 ✭✭✭Ken Shamrock


    JustTheOne wrote: »
    Does it really matter

    It's all talk to build the fights for more money

    If he looses he works his way back up and will earn people's respect.

    Well yeah It does? If he loses he can no longer claim he's the greatest fighter in the world etc so he loses some of his persona and credibility. I'm wondering how he would take It and what his attitude would be going forward I'm not saying anything bad about your baby?


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    #331
    ColeTrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭ColeTrain


    Axwell wrote: »
    The next Kanye West or Jay-Z right there, you might never make it back from Vegas and could be signed up on the spot if anyone from Roc-a-fella records is around!

    Signed Up? More like signed in to the 'nut house' :pac:


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