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UFC 205: Alvarez v McGregor (Event Discussion) - FAQ's in OP

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  • #362
    Gamebred
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭Gamebred


    Alvarez via Submission
    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/797115758933344256



    Stoked for McGregor Woodley.


  • #363
    Gamebred
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭Gamebred


    Alvarez via Submission
    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/797115758933344256



    Stoked for McGregor Woodley.


  • #364
    martyos121
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,545 ✭✭✭✭martyos121


    McGregor via Decision
    Not even finished with this fight and he's already building up the next one. Always a step ahead. ;)

    He needs to stay away from 170 though in all seriousness. Still, I'd love to see him move up just for Aldo's reaction to it. :pac:


  • #365
    wonderfullife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭wonderfullife


    McGregor via Decision
    Called it in a piece i wrote. 2 belts at 2 weight classes won't be enough for him. He wants a legacy. If he beats Eddie he'll be going after 170 strap. Whether he can possibly beat Wonderboy or Woodley is a complete different kettle of fish. I'd fancy his chances more against Woodley obviously but he'd be a big underdog in either fight.


  • #366
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,719 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    McGregor via Decision
    Very insightful of you.


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  • #367
    CurryFlavoured
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    Conor hasn't a hope against any top 10 welterweight. It's silly.


  • #368
    xtal191
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    McGregor via Decision
    Gamebred wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/797115758933344256



    Stoked for McGregor Woodley.

    https://twitter.com/TWooodley/status/797118655259672576


  • #369
    wonderfullife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭wonderfullife


    McGregor via Decision
    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Very insightful of you.

    Why do you even bother posting in this forum? Not one of your posts contribute a thing. All you do is snipe about Conor or his fans or posters who like Conor.

    I've never once seen you contribute an iota of original discussion, content or opinion.

    Whatever helps you sleep at night....


  • #370
    MartyMcFly84
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    That is three times he has missed weight for 170. (Kevin Gastelum)

    After the first two times he was made move up to 185. Then he was allowed back to 170 and has missed it for a third time.

    The guy must have very little control around food. Even at 170 when he makes it he looks softish.

    I have a feeling he will get cut for this. I feel bad for him as he is a fighter with lots of potential.


  • #371
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
    https://twitter.com/GamebredFighter/status/797121760919519232


    My namesake and hero to the rescue.


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  • #372
    callaway92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,101 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    McGregor via Decision
    McGregor should stop at LW. Woodley would murder him


  • #373
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,719 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    McGregor via Decision
    wonderfullife wrote: »
    Why do you even bother posting in this forum? Not one of your posts contribute a thing. All you do is snipe about Conor or his fans or posters who like Conor.

    I've never once seen you contribute an iota of original discussion, content or opinion.

    Whatever helps you sleep at night....

    That's factually untrue.

    Your journalism career is over before it started. I'll happily call you out on it. You know your stuff but the real reason you're here is self promotion, nothing more.


  • #374
    mdwexford
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,293 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    McGregor via Decision
    If Alvarez is a bigger version of Mendes I don't know what Woodley is.

    His explosive takedowns would have McGregor taken down at will. He would man handle Conor, hits harder, literally would have close to no chance of beating him.

    Worst match up possible at 170 imo.

    Even Conor isn't mad enough to think he can take Woodley.


  • #375
    wonderfullife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭wonderfullife


    McGregor via Decision
    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    That's factually untrue.

    Your journalism career is over before it started. I'll happily call you out on it. You know your stuff but the real reason you're here is self promotion, nothing more.

    I posted over 1,000 posts in the MMA forum before i started a blog.

    I started a blog because Boardsies said they liked my writing and ASKED me to do one.

    Self-promotion? I've NEVER once linked anybody to my twitter or facebook or instagram. I've never once given anybody my real name. My blog has 5 posts on it, no adverts and i put in countless hours of my time.

    On the other hand all you do is come in here and derail threads slagging off McGregor and his fans.


  • #376
    wp_rathead
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    McGregor via KO/TKO
    TheTownie wrote: »
    Cerrone talking to some media. Worth watching just to see his reaction to being asked about fighting on the Belfast card at the end. :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41shHBlgnR8

    Joe Duffy V Cowboy in Belfast confirmed :D


  • #377
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,893 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    McGregor via Decision
    wonderfullife wrote: »
    How about go fcuk yourself?

    Lol, that's the stuff!

    Lads there's a spot after opening up on 205 if you can make weight?


  • #378
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
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    Thought Eddie looked terrific weighing in, arms look a tad big wouldnt want the lactic acid filling them.


  • #379
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission


  • #380
    Lukker-
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    McGregor via Submission
    Gamebred wrote: »
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    Thought Eddie looked terrific weighing in, arms look a tad big wouldnt want the lactic acid filling them.

    Yup, he has a tough cut but he's well suited to it. He has very little body fat and carries lots of water weight. I'd say he can hydrate in no time. He looked a little draw out at the face, but so did Conor tbh.


  • #381
    wonderfullife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭wonderfullife


    McGregor via Decision
    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/797115758933344256

    https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/797120667422494720


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  • #382
    darced
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    McGregor via KO/TKO
    This post has been deleted.


  • #383
    Swashbuckler
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    McGregor via Decision
    darced wrote:
    This post has been deleted.

    That would not end well for Conor. Gotta laugh at the way Woodley sold it on twitter and then to see what really happened. Conor giving Woodley fierce abuse on twitter now. Haha


  • #384
    ktulu123
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    McGregor via Decision
    I think Eirsport have taken away the €16.99 205 deal for 2 months. No option on the site to get that anymore. Fantastic way of doing business chaps :( Looks like I will have to use other means to get the card now....


  • #385
    jmx009
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    MartyMcFly84 wrote: »
    That is three times he has missed weight for 170. (Kevin Gastelum)

    After the first two times he was made move up to 185. Then he was allowed back to 170 and has missed it for a third time.

    The guy must have very little control around food. Even at 170 when he makes it he looks softish.

    I have a feeling he will get cut for this. I feel bad for him as he is a fighter with lots of potential.

    I dont think its a food problem. Its more of a body type issue. Its a lot easier for some to cut weight while it is extremely hard for others. I think he will most likely move back up in weight class. Dont think he will be cut from the rooster because of this, he is considered to be one of the top prospects in the UFC right now. I am sure he will come back , the question is , will he be a good fighter in the middleweight division... probably not but time will tell


  • #386
    midnight city
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    Gamebred wrote: »
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    Thought Eddie looked terrific weighing in, arms look a tad big wouldnt want the lactic acid filling them.

    That's freaky look at his right knee. His face is in it.


  • #387
    darced
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    McGregor via KO/TKO
    This post has been deleted.


  • #388
    froog
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    McGregor via Decision
    lol why did souza weigh in?


  • #389
    ASOT
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    McGregor via Decision
    froog wrote: »
    lol why did souza weigh in?

    In order to get his show money for his fight accorfing to sholler


  • #390
    Lukker-
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    McGregor via Submission
    darced wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    I think USADA plays a big role too. I have no doubt that people were using things like diuretics to cut weight before, things like clen to cut body fat. And they don't have the comfort of an IV after, knowing they can hydrate while they rest/sleep, might put people off doing more extreme cuts.

    If you get big between camps it doesn't help either. Body fat can be extremely tricky for some people to cut, even with extreme caloric deficits peoples bodies go into survival mode and preserve body fat as a survival measure. The immune system plays a big role too, and I don't think the antiquated calories in/calories out tells even close to the whole picture anymore.

    He should be focusing on 185 at this stage though, I feel for him a bit because the weight classes in the UFC don't accommodate everybody. There are plenty of others who's ideal bodyweight tends to be between 170-185 or between 185 and 205. Kelvin looks too small for MW but he's gonna have to fight there.


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  • #391
    froog
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    McGregor via Decision
    ASOT wrote: »
    In order to get his show money for his fight accorfing to sholler

    i don't get it though, isn't that a different card?


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