normanoffside wrote: » How many rounds is this scheduled for? Odds of 1/1 available for a Mayweather KO. seems crazy unless it is just a 4 round fight...
Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: » The backlash from the boxing aficionados is amazing. It really is the case that Conor probably gets schooled badly in a boxing match, but those saying Floyd could hang in an MMA fight are absolutely deluded. He'd be on his back before he knew what happened. As for 'Conor losing will make a joke of MMA', no it won't. He's one fighter who is trying an alternative sport. If he tanks, it's fine. He's still an amazing MMA fighter, just one who couldn't hang in the pro boxing ring. No shame in that whatsoever. I'm excited for the fight. The overwhelming likelihood is that Conor gets bopped and outmaneuvered for all 12 rounds before a huge Floyd decision, but there will always be the question of whether Floyd's age might leave him susceptible to a loss of speed and reflexes, and whether McGregor really can crack him with that mule of a left hand. Let's enjoy it or ignore it, guys and girls. We're lucky to have a fight that excites so many people, and if you're not one of them, then just sit back and chill because it'll happen regardless.
Gamebred wrote: » Floyd will go in and showboat for 12 rounds If i stick a monkey on ko at even money no doubt.
Augeo wrote: » Mayweather will toy with him for a few rounds which is a pity as Conor's deluded fans will than reckon it was an honourable performance by the man who dresses like Toad from the wind of the willows. Some one mentioned something about fancying their own chances against Floyd in an MMA bout... unreal. You wouldn't get near him without being knocked out.
Sweet Science wrote: » I wouldnt be comfortable gambling big money on this . I genuinely dont know if this is a work ( excuse the Americanism )
Mellor wrote: » Ah come on. How do you keep switching between reasonable informing posting and delusion such as the above. Conor has next to no chance in boxing. Shouldnt even but up for debate. Conor has excellent boxing/striking for MMA - but MMA is not boxing. Most agree. But however much Conor is out of his depth in a pro boxing match. Floyd is moreso out of his depth in MMA by a degrees of magnitude. AINEC Conor has done striking experience and familiarity. Floyd has no grappling. None. He's less than a white belt. He'd get absolutely strangled.If we were to fight under MMA rules on Saturday. I fancy my chances against Floyd, never mind Conor.
Gamebred wrote: » Yep there is an element of wwe involved in an exhibition like it, will see what the build up is like if theres some genuine animosity I will bet it, also worth nothing Floyd is a massive gambler he could stick a lump on decision and influence how he wins.
Sweet Science wrote: » I was thinking that with Floyd aswel . I know you know a lot of MMA so quick question . Who will corner Conor ? It would be a joke to come out with JK surely ?
Sweet Science wrote: » Do you genuinely believe that ? This thread is utterly bizzare
RoboRat wrote: » I would say a decent pro MMA fighter with good Muay Thai and grappling would do a job on Mayweather in an MMA fight. Stripe his front leg with some leg kicks to take away his punching power - this can be done at a distance so he could stay out of punching range, then get a takedown and it's curtains. He may have to eat a punch or 2 to get the takedown but with sufficient damage to Mayweathers lead leg, the punches would lose a lot of the potency.I would always fancy an MMA fighters chances in a boxing match above a Boxers chance in an MMA fight.
Mellor wrote: » As I said already, it was tongue in cheek. But honestly, do you actually think Floyd has ever defended a takedown in his life? Or even has the slightest idea of how to? If he gets taken down, what do you think happens?
Mellor wrote: » If he gets taken down, what do you think happens?
Augeo wrote: » I think people underestimate how agile a pro boxer is as well as how quick they can punch and do damage when folks go on about the MMA kicks to the leg and "takedown" etc. The boxer won't standthere and be kicked
glasso wrote: » I wish to see Mayweather humiliate him.
Mellor wrote: » It degrades MMA by turning it into a freakshow? That makes no sense. I assume you didn't understand the question and are talking about it's impact on boxing - which is irrelevant to MMA
Ultimate Seduction wrote: » I presume you were as outraged when Toney made the switch to MMA to fight Couture??
Augeo wrote: » Katie Taylor would easily beat mcgregor in boxing IMO. Easily.