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Official Conor McGregor thread (part 2). Read warning in 1st post

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The last thread was nearing the 10k post limit so here's part 2.

The same rules as the last thread apply here. People seem to have strong opinions either way when it comes to McGregor and threads here tend to get a bit heated from time to time. Please keep it civil and discuss all things Conor in a mature way.
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nocoverart

Am I sleep walking or is this thread making sense? the first thing I do after a Conor victory is go on Sherdog, you can taste the salt. I'm confident I'll be tasting it again come the wee hours of Sunday morning.

wonderfullife

nocoverart wrote: »

Am I sleep walking or is this thread making sense? the first thing I do after a Conor victory is go on Sherdog, you can taste the salt. I'm confident I'll be tasting it again come the wee hours of Sunday morning.

It's the "Kavanagh Effect" - when he shows up, we all engage our brains for roughly 60 minutes to try post some coherent, logical stuff.

Then it goes back to 'Dee is having triplets and Conor could KO Floyd inside 4 rounds if he connects cleanly' :pac:

Swashbuckler

If Conor wins it's gonna be pretty incredible to see the scramble of fighters wanting to be up next. Expect Ferguson/RDA, Cerrone, Diaz, Aldo, Khabib, Thompson/Frankie, all trying to talk themselves into the money fight.........if Conor wins.

kwestfan08

Swashbuckler wrote: »

If Conor wins it's gonna be pretty incredible to see the scramble of fighters wanting to be up next. Expect Ferguson/RDA, Cerrone, Diaz, Aldo, Khabib, Thompson/Frankie, all trying to talk themselves into the money fight.........if Conor wins.

But isn't only a money fight for them if Conor is challenging for a belt rather than defending it? It's the champ that gets PPV points and a higher purse whereas the challenger is still bound to the terms of their original contract.

Swashbuckler

kwestfan08 wrote: »

But isn't only a money fight for them if Conor is challenging for a belt rather than defending it? It's the champ that gets PPV points and a higher purse whereas the challenger is still bound to the terms of their original contract.

That's what Cerrone said but take a look at Mendes and Diaz's pay when they fought Conor compared to any other of their purses and tell me the money is the same regardless? Diaz got 1 million for fighting Conor. Mendes got 500k.

kwestfan08

Swashbuckler wrote: »

That's what Cerrone said but take a look at Mendes and Diaz's pay when they fought Conor compared to any other of their purses and tell me the money is the same regardless? Diaz got 1 million for fighting Conor. Mendes got 500k.

Did Diaz get 1m for 196? The rematch certainly I'd imagine he got paid. And Chad was a short notice replacement saving the card so that's why he got his.

Swashbuckler

kwestfan08 wrote: »

Did Diaz get 1m for 196? The rematch certainly I'd imagine he got paid. And Chad was a short notice replacement saving the card so that's why he got his.

Diaz got 500k for 196 and 1m for 202. Anyone fighting McGregor is getting paid - whether it be disclosed or undisclosed pay. Cerrone knows it too.

[Deleted User]

it seems most have their minds made up in terms of a win, I'm always nervous but I'm trying to take comfort in the following.

Alvarez comes straight ahead at times not too unlike brimage did, and see how that ended up, what an amazing display of fighting backward aswell as forwards from McGregor.

although only 12 weeks ago, McGregor can certainly roll with the punches and give then back twice as sharp, against a 190 pounder with a chin like iron, who's fecking tall!!! still he put em on his back a few times and weathered a major storm with a 2nd and 3rd wind in his sails. that's not good cardio either, that's a strong will to win! anyone who's given or taken a few punches boxing or anything similar will relate to this.

finally, 5 rounds question answered, like the wrestler question, like the Aldo's kicks question, etc etc etc... but it's the fight game, so I'm always nervous on the night, c'mon Mcgregor...........:D

Outlaw Pete

Fcuking Eddie telling Conor how to pronounce words.. and then two minutes later he says Conor must have drunk too much "Cawfee". Muppet :P

Swashbuckler

rusty cole wrote: »

it seems most have their minds made up in terms of a win, I'm always nervous but I'm trying to take comfort in the following.

Alvarez comes straight ahead at times not too unlike brimage did, and see how that ended up, what an amazing display of fighting backward aswell as forwards from McGregor.

although only 12 weeks ago, McGregor can certainly roll with the punches and give then back twice as sharp, against a 190 pounder with a chin like iron, who's fecking tall!!! still he put em on his back a few times and weathered a major storm with a 2nd and 3rd wind in his sails. that's not good cardio either, that's a strong will to win! anyone who's given or taken a few punches boxing or anything similar will relate to this.

finally, 5 rounds question answered, like the wrestler question, like the Aldo's kicks question, etc etc etc... but it's the fight game, so I'm always nervous on the night, c'mon Mcgregor...........:D

In the past when I've doubted McGregor he has won. When I thought he would win, he lost......This time...........................I think he'll win. haha

[Deleted User]

I have to laugh, when eddie says, this match is really easy money.
Conor should just say, YES eddie, turn up, stand up and go to sleep, like aldo.
you don't even have to fight, so yes, it is easy money!!!! is that not obvious.

kwestfan08

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Diaz got 500k for 196 and 1m for 202. Anyone fighting McGregor is getting paid - whether it be disclosed or undisclosed pay. Cerrone knows it too.

We'll see. Conor hasn't fought anyone since 189 that wasn't a champion or a card saving late replacement. (202 aside but that has its own caveat of why his opponent made an ton of money) It'll be interesting to see what happens if a scheduled fight actually goes down. I highly doubt that under this new cost saving regime that they'd be big fans of giving lads an extra 300-400k just because it's a McGregor fight.

Call Me Jimmy

rusty cole wrote: »

Alvarez comes straight ahead at times not too unlike brimage did, and see how that ended up, what an amazing display of fighting backward aswell as forwards from McGregor.

Brimage was a certifiable midget though. I can see eddie knocking conor out and vice versa so I'm going for Simultaneous KO in the second.

[Deleted User]

I'm just not as convinced of his power as he is. he trapped cerrone in a neck lock and must have hit him ten hard uppercuts, cerrone shook them off. admittedly I haven't seen all his fights but he's around a while as well so we'll have to see.

Not just cos he's irish but just for all the daily mail haters/sherdog wingers etc, I'd love to see him win but also make it look easy. I'd love to see him look as comfortable and push eddie back, as he does most fighters. In fairness, eddie was on the back foot plenty with RDA, I thought RDA had em clocked and on the back foot until he got caught and even then eddie threw his life savings at him until the ref stepped in and he was still left standing.

What I'd be very interested to see now if this ferguson v RDA fight, should be savage too.

Kirby

rusty cole wrote: »

What I'd be very interested to see now if this ferguson v RDA fight, should be savage too.

Ferguson hits hard and has a very effective darse choke. I still think RDA wins it, but it's by no means a sure thing in my book. Thats going to be a very interesting fight.

With regards to Conor v Eddie, people talk about Eddie's chin being the same as Nates but its not. Nate rolls with punches. Eddie eats them flush. Conor is going to knock him out.

TheNap

Kirby wrote: »

Ferguson hits hard and has a very effective darse choke. I still think RDA wins it, but it's by no means a sure thing in my book. Thats going to be a very interesting fight.

With regards to Conor v Eddie, people talk about Eddie's chin being the same as Nates but its not. Nate rolls with punches. Eddie eats them flush. Conor is going to knock him out.

Eddies head movement is a lot better than Nates . He is also in a different league to Nate when it comes to getting a fight to the floor .

I think im the only one who thinks this is going to be a great fight . Eddie looks in great shape.

Richard tea

Did I hear correctly on the conference call that eddie is half Irish? Headphones I was using were muck

hefferboi

Richard tea wrote: »

Did I hear correctly on the conference call that eddie is half Irish? Headphones I was using were muck

Ya someone mentioned it on here a few weeks ago.

prizefighter

Just watched the Alvarez / Helwani Philadelphia doco...At the start it seems Eddie has dressed for the part of a Ukrainian rent boy. What's the craic with that?!

Depp

maclife finally improving!

[Deleted User]

prizefighter wrote: »

Just watched the Alvarez / Helwani Philadelphia doco...At the start it seems Eddie has dressed for the part of a Ukrainian rent boy. What's the craic with that?!

red t shirt and hat? WTF!!! what's rent boy like about that?

did you expect a suit?

wonderfullife

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Diaz got 500k for 196 and 1m for 202. Anyone fighting McGregor is getting paid - whether it be disclosed or undisclosed pay. Cerrone knows it too.

Just a tiny correction here - Nate got $2 million disclosed for 202 (not 1m). It was Conor $3m and Nate $2m (so even better!). Both got PPV points.

Being a champion isn't necessary for PPV points - it only guarantees it under the Champions contract. Managers are free to negotiate PPV points with the UFC for non-title fights and Chad Mendes, CM Punk and Nate Diaz are examples of fighters who successfully got PPV points without belts. That's why Conor says he makes people millionaires - it's borderline impossible to sign to fight Conor and not get paid over $2 million total including PPV.

prizefighter

rusty cole wrote: »

prizefighter wrote: »

Just watched the Alvarez / Helwani Philadelphia doco...At the start it seems Eddie has dressed for the part of a Ukrainian rent boy. What's the craic with that?!

red t shirt and hat? WTF!!! what's rent boy like about that?

did you expect a suit?

Acid wash shorts and muscle shirts are a very strong look... As a later edit. Eddie is genuinely a likeable chap, he only gets weird when asked if his life changes if he beats Conor. But aside from his likeability, yeah initial point stands. Unless of course muscle Tops and acid wash are standRd fare for everyone else and I missed the memo.

Swashbuckler

wonderfullife wrote: »

Just a tiny correction here - Nate got $2 million disclosed for 202 (not 1m). It was Conor $3m and Nate $2m (so even better!). Both got PPV points.

Being a champion isn't necessary for PPV points - it only guarantees it under the Champions contract. Managers are free to negotiate PPV points with the UFC for non-title fights and Chad Mendes, CM Punk and Nate Diaz are examples of fighters who successfully got PPV points without belts. That's why Conor says he makes people millionaires - it's borderline impossible to sign to fight Conor and not get paid over $2 million total including PPV.

Cheers for the correction (more than a tiny correction by the way!).

Yeah I think Cerrone saying what he said confused a lot of people. Maybe Cerrone needs a better manager coz if he ends up fighting McGregor he sure as hell should not be on his usual flat fee.

wonderfullife

That Mac Life episode brought a small tear to the eye! Talking about Dillon being a best friend they just hadn't met and how proud they are of Conor. Also noticing my man Richy Condon is video-bombing all the latest episodes :pac:

D'Agger

prizefighter wrote: »

Acid wash shorts and muscle shirts are a very strong look... As a later edit. Eddie is genuinely a likeable chap, he only gets weird when asked if his life changes if he beats Conor. But aside from his likeability, yeah initial point stands. Unless of course muscle Tops and acid wash are standRd fare for everyone else and I missed the memo.

You'll have to speak up I'm wearing a muscle top

[Deleted User]

prizefighter wrote: »

Acid wash shorts and muscle shirts are a very strong look... As a later edit. Eddie is genuinely a likeable chap, he only gets weird when asked if his life changes if he beats Conor. But aside from his likeability, yeah initial point stands. Unless of course muscle Tops and acid wash are standRd fare for everyone else and I missed the memo.

I don't agree with you on this particular one BUT for the Hat. I wouldn't say a rentboy but I do agree he looks like something from that jersey shore show. in saying that, frankie edgar is the same and lets not mention team alpha male.
it seems to be their culture, sure it was a slagging point between conor and faber too in TUF, albeit friendly banter and actually funny to watch.

"you look like a retired 50yr old skateboarder!!!, YEAHHHHH"

Lukker-

There might be some truth to Conor going into the music business:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SDWo4QMUM0

Tazzimus

wonderfullife wrote: »

That Mac Life episode brought a small tear to the eye! Talking about Dillon being a best friend they just hadn't met and how proud they are of Conor. Also noticing my man Richy Condon is video-bombing all the latest episodes :pac:

Attention seeking Cork ****er

Haven't managed to catch the last few episodes. Must watch them when I'm home later and give him sufficient abuse then.

Gamebred

Lukker- wrote: »

There might be some truth to Conor going into the music business:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SDWo4QMUM0

Jesus christ p4p worst video ive ever seen I couldnt stomach more than 30 seconds.