UFC 202 Event Thread: Diaz v McGregor 2 (Information in OP)

That_Guy · 21-08-2016 05:42AM

Everybody's entitled to their opinion on Conor McGregor but surely even his biggest detractors can't take away from that performance.

Amazingfun · 21-08-2016 05:42AM

Soups123 wrote: »

Super fight, going to rewind and watch again with my fingers not over my face

First time I ever muted sound and just read the thread after the 3rd, I was shaking, couldn't watch. Thank God he won!

dodderangler · 21-08-2016 05:42AM

After the results Diaz looked disappointed. Does he really think he won it?? I mean seriously mcgregor knocked him down 3 times and let him up.

Chris. · 21-08-2016 05:42AM

darced wrote: »

Did you watch the fight, his cardio needs serious work. He is clearly a much superior striker to Nate yet he hasn't the gas to back it up.

I'm really not sure but did we just watch the same fight where Mc Gregor won in 5 rounds or what's the Craic?

LionelNashe · 21-08-2016 05:43AM

It looked to me that rather than McGregor doing well in the 4th round, it was more like Diaz just didn't continue the pressure in the 4th that he did in the 3rd. Maybe it was the blood in his eyes or some other problem?

Depp · 21-08-2016 05:43AM

McGregor via Submission

I dunno if my heart would be able for a rewatch, my fitbit just logged a workout my heartbeat was so high! may leave it a day or two

darced · 21-08-2016 05:43AM

Diaz via Submission

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martyos121 · 21-08-2016 05:44AM

McGregor via Submission

Off to bed now, have to be up again at 8am for the long drive to Croker.

****ing worth it though for that fight.

jimmii · 21-08-2016 05:44AM

McGregor via Submission

randy hickey wrote: »

Regardless of who won the fight, I think it's fair to say that the UFC needed a McGregor win to keep the Notorious Cash Cow mooing.

Its certainly going to keep the money rolling in. They should let this simmer for a while and if one of them can get hold of the 155 belt then they have a mega monster on their hands.

Call Me Jimmy · 21-08-2016 05:45AM

darced wrote: »

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Agreed, as much as diaz is touted for his boxing, he couldnt lay a hand on conor when they are both fresh.

Zero-Cool · 21-08-2016 05:45AM

McGregor via Submission

Cards make a lot of sense lads. What a ****ing war. Now get the LW belt and give Nate first dibs

https://twitter.com/MMAFighting/status/767220202740322308

Lukker- · 21-08-2016 05:45AM

He showed the heart of a champion there. Some war. He clearly won 3 rounds imo. His take down defense and clinch game was phenomenal.

Chris. · 21-08-2016 05:46AM

randy hickey wrote: »

Regardless of who won the fight, I think it's fair to say that the UFC needed a McGregor win to keep the Notorious Cash Cow mooing.

Ahhhhh laaaaaadddd please shut right up.

Zero-Cool · 21-08-2016 05:48AM

McGregor via Submission

I love it! best sport in the world!

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jcd5971 · 21-08-2016 05:49AM

raze_them_all_ wrote:

That is bolox

Ah your just sore cause you bet against him ;-)

empacher · 21-08-2016 05:49AM

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last 3.

Aldo definetly had the striking ability to do it, a gassed mcregor. Would get shredded by aldo.

daRobot · 21-08-2016 05:49AM

Depp wrote: »

I dunno if my heart would be able for a rewatch, my fitbit just logged a workout my heartbeat was so high! may leave it a day or two

Haha, same here. Was thinking I might starting having a heart attack and would have to wake the missus.

Faugheen · 21-08-2016 05:50AM

Mellor wrote: »

10-8 in the third is a stretch imo
If you never seen a more dominant round you have seen many tbh.

Scorecard should be out soon

I did say I couldn't argue with 48-47, just that if I personally was judging it, I would have given Nate a 10-8 in round three.

gitzy16v · 21-08-2016 05:50AM

a lurker...a fanboi some might say....but ive learned more bout mma than ever before...im a boxing fan and i screamed for conon to hold on to nate when he looked fooked in the 3rd....but then i heard commentators say "excellent takedown defence" time and again so i watched ,tried to figure what he was doing(i thought hold his arms so you dont get punched)but its a skill,a skill he brushed up on after being beaten last time ou...well done CMcG hard fought hard won but thats proper martial arts...am i wrong its about defending as much as attacking?????

Depp · 21-08-2016 05:50AM

McGregor via Submission

Zero-Cool wrote: »

I love it! best sport in the world!

love handles everywhere

:D:D

was nice to see though and diaz picking him up at the bell

J Mysterio · 21-08-2016 05:50AM

Where is the post fight show? Is it on BT?

mrkiscool2 · 21-08-2016 05:51AM

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

That's a 10-8 round.

29-26

empacher wrote: »

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last 3.

Aldo definetly had the striking ability to do it, a gassed mcregor. Would get shredded by aldo.

I think at 145 he won't get as gassed, and when someone can rock Diaz then people who don't have the chin Diaz does will struggle. If McGregor doesn't vacate the FW belt can't see anyone beat him up by stand up.

daRobot · 21-08-2016 05:51AM

empacher wrote: »

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last 3.

Aldo definetly had the striking ability to do it, a gassed mcregor. Would get shredded by aldo.

Thing is tho, Diaz is unique in his ability to take those shots, so the same rules don't necessarily apply.

johnpatrick81 · 21-08-2016 05:52AM

Just rewatched 3rd and I can't see it being a 10-8, McGregor caught him a lot, clear 10-9 for me.

I think the 2 judges who gave it to him were spot on.

Superb fight!

Aldo next please

Muahahaha · 21-08-2016 05:52AM

Diaz via Decision

Oh my fcukin god I cant believe what I have just seen,

Nate is a warrior, his performance was stunning. No matter what Conor threw at Nate he could still absorb it. Fcuking unbelievable champ at sucking up Conors left blows, I was stunned how he didnt totally collapse.

Nate did fall, three times all up. Conor played the patient game and it paid dividends. Such a controlled performance, McG completely disabled Nates lead leg which meant he couldnt close the distance and kept taking counters. .

Naked Lepper · 21-08-2016 05:52AM

anyone got a link for the post fight presser??

everlast75 · 21-08-2016 05:53AM

empacher wrote: »

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last

the fighters at the lower weight can't take the punches that Conor throws, nor can they deal with his reach. they don't last 3 rounds

Soups123 · 21-08-2016 05:53AM

empacher wrote: »

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last 3.

Aldo definetly had the striking ability to do it, a gassed mcregor. Would get shredded by aldo.

That's a lot easier said than done not much of a plan there. Aldo and the like will go down and not come back up with the hits Diaz took in rounds one and two, also mcgregor would follow in with those guys were as tonight he didn't go for the kill

jimmii · 21-08-2016 05:53AM

McGregor via Submission

empacher wrote: »

Did McGregor just give the fw division the blueprint to beat him. I cant help but think aldo or edgar are thinking. Weather the first two rounds and pick him apart for the last 3.

Aldo definetly had the striking ability to do it, a gassed mcregor. Would get shredded by aldo.

Only if they can suddenly take the shots. Someone Nates size can not sure many people who can make 45 are going to be able to.

gitzy16v · 21-08-2016 05:53AM

great from both at the end...made a joke of the "security"at the start,big respect between them for going all the way

UFC 202 Event Thread: Diaz v McGregor 2 (Information in OP)

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