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Fight Time From 4am-McGregor vs Mayweather**MOD Warning in 1st Post**

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  • #572
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,931 ✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    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.


  • #573
    normanoffside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,228 ✭✭✭✭normanoffside


    Floyd via DQ
    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...


  • #574
    hbhook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭hbhook


    Floyd via DQ
    Golden Boy better do a good job of promoting the Sept fight. As for RocNation's promotion.... Mayweather in 5. He probably won't even have to try. Laser accuracy, brilliant footwork and his defence? Mc doesn't get near him.


  • #575
    Really Interested
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭Really Interested


    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...

    Imaging paying for the cheapest seat in the house $3449.00 and it was over in the first round that's a lot of dosh per minute.


  • #576
    Gamebred
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    Floyd via KO-TKO
    Floyd will go in and showboat for 12 rounds If i stick a monkey on ko at even money no doubt.


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  • #577
    Sweet Science
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭Sweet Science


    Conor on points
    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.


    MMA forum is bad enough now i have to leave this one


  • #578
    Sweet Science
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    Conor on points
    Gamebred wrote: »
    Floyd will go in and showboat for 12 rounds If i stick a monkey on ko at even money no doubt.


    I wouldnt be comfortable gambling big money on this . I genuinely dont know if this is a work ( excuse the Americanism )


  • #579
    Daledge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭Daledge


    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.

    HAHAHAHAHAH


  • #580
    Gamebred
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    Floyd via KO-TKO
    Sweet Science wrote: »
    I wouldnt be comfortable gambling big money on this . I genuinely dont know if this is a work ( excuse the Americanism )


    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.


  • #581
    mcgragger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭mcgragger


    Pure money spinner and MCGregor has to be saluted for getting himself such a payday. Mayweather too even though he doesnt need more money.

    Fight wise I can see McGregor avoiding Floyds range for a few rounds - then getting tagged. He may last the 12 rounds if he can keep away from Floyd, but I doubt it. 10 ounce gloves are "easier" than the 4 ounce gloves Conor is used to getting hit with .........all the same I can only see one winner and if McGregor goes in toe to toe he is getting KO'd swiftly.

    All in all - its pure entertainment and for 100million dollars I would get into the ring with both of them for 12 rounds .......well maybe 2 rounds....no 1


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  • #582
    Sweet Science
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    Conor on points
    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.


    Do you genuinely believe that ? This thread is utterly bizzare


  • #583
    Sweet Science
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    Conor on points
    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.

    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 ?


  • #584
    Gamebred
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    Floyd via KO-TKO
    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 ?


    He's got a massive ego Kavanagh so you can bet your bottom dollar he will be in the corner, Owen Roddy is his striking coach (who deserves all the credit for Conors striking) and I can see Pascal Collins in it too.


  • #585
    Sweet Science
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    Conor on points
    I actually think you are right . Madness really


  • #586
    RoboRat
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    Sweet Science wrote: »
    Do you genuinely believe that ? This thread is utterly bizzare

    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 lead 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.


  • #587
    Sweet Science
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    Conor on points
    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.

    Would have to disagree but it would both are obviously hard to see happening


  • #588
    Mellor
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    Draw
    Sweet Science wrote: »
    Do you genuinely believe that ? This thread is utterly bizzare
    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?


  • #589
    The Sunny Banana
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    Sweet Science wrote: »
    Do you genuinely believe that ? This thread is utterly bizzare

    Yes, I would destroy Floyd in an MMA fight, he is a manlet.


  • #590
    Sweet Science
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭Sweet Science


    Conor on points
    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?

    Oh he is beaten 100%


  • #591
    Outlaw Pete
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    Floyd via DQ
    Mellor wrote: »
    If he gets taken down, what do you think happens?

    Something like this most likely :p


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYVaAk_I2JY


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  • #592
    [Deleted User]
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    Floyd via DQ
    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 and no one can deny that once one of your legs is off the ground you are vulnerable.

    Anyway, mute points as it's going to be in a boxing ring with boxing rules.


  • #593
    [Deleted User]
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    Draw
    I wish to see Mayweather humiliate him.


  • #594
    Morrison J
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    Floyd via DQ
    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 ?

    Manny Robles (Mick Conlan's corner) has said he'd like to do it. Had McGregor in his gym a few months back too. Wouldn't be surprised to see him get the gig.


  • #595
    selectamatic
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    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

    Likewise an mma fighter won't stand there to be punched.

    There's simply too many ways to win an mma fight for an out and out boxer to have any chance it's really as simple as that.

    As for this fight, I thought I'd have to wait much longer to see an event as extremely disappointing and massively overhyped as the mayweather Pac fight but it seems the wait will soon be over.


  • #596
    Gamebred
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    Floyd via KO-TKO
    glasso wrote: »
    I wish to see Mayweather humiliate him.

    He's been strangled in front of Millions last March, a loss means f all to him.


  • #597
    Donald Trump
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    Floyd via DQ
    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

    Yes, I was talking about it's impact on boxing. MMA is irrelevant to me anyway in any context.

    Ultimate Seduction wrote: »
    I presume you were as outraged when Toney made the switch to MMA to fight Couture??


    Where is the outrage?

    I don't care on the impact of MMA of James Toney switching to it. I don't really rate MMA very highly as a sport in the first place. The competitors are athletes and highly trained but since I don't hold it in high regard, it hosting a novelty event hardly diminishes it further for me personally


  • #598
    Donald Trump
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    Floyd via DQ
    Augeo wrote: »
    Katie Taylor would easily beat mcgregor in boxing IMO. Easily.


    Well she'd beat him. Although being realistic, probably not without breaking a sweat though. Purely because he's a fair bit bigger and he's also fit. Same size and weight -> she batters him :)


  • #599
    Gamebred
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    Floyd via KO-TKO
    Katie Taylor wouldnt take a punch of a man, shes also feather fisted would fancy Conor to KO her.


  • #600
    GerryDerpy
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    Conor via DQ
    Ah here you have to consider absolute power of McGregor vs a light woman. It would be like McGregor fighting a real heavyweight in striking. One punch equals brain dead.


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  • #601
    [Deleted User]
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    Draw
    well Katie Taylor vs McGregor would be a fairer fight than the one that is going to happen.


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