section4 wrote: » That post shows how much you know about fighting The toughest guys in any village don't have to be mma boxing or anything It's about the individual and will to win No matter what sport, fighting in the street is not about Ufc boxing wrestling or anything, it's real fighting No rules no timing , biting gouging grabbing anything butting The toughest guy in the village might never have participated in any combat Until he is stirred .
wonderfullife wrote: » You're sounding like you boxed for many years and are a bit defensive about the sweet science I don't mean to sound dismissive but everyone knows that boxers are very limited in the weapons they can use in unarmed combat. They're very proficient with their hands but that's literally it! They don't know how to defend themselves or attack when the fight hits the ground, they don't know how to attack or defend kicks, knees, elbows... An elite boxer doesn't last a minute against a top 2,000 MMA fighter in a "true fight". That's nothing against boxing it's just stating the obvious. Conor keeps repeating this to Floyd for a reason.
walshb wrote: » We all know that fixing sporting contests can see you face justice.... Your complete denial that it could not be even a possibility here is hilarious.. Anyway, the irony here is that the event itself is a "fix" to begin with. My tag line stands. The con is on.... Oh, and even with a fix, Floyd still can't lose this... You could have Conor Junior and Dee judging and Floyd would still win on points...
Ush1 wrote: » The judges aren't anything to do with the UFC they are employed by the state athletic commission.
wonderfullife wrote: » Spine tingling work by the UFC promo wise, overlaying Conor's tweets with his performances.https://twitter.com/ufc/status/899662396481953793
Eyes Down Field wrote: » Ladies, ladies please. Let's get back to the subject. Genuine 2 part question for the MMA fans. (A) What do you think will be McGregor's next move after Aug 26th. Will he retire from combat sports, make a return to the UFC or fight again in Boxing (B) Do you think the result of this fight, will influence what he will do next (If he were to win would he be more likely to keep boxing rather than return to MMA)
Whelo79 wrote: » Try herehttp://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=96208538 And again here after Diaz 2 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=101649765
Eyes Down Field wrote: » Ladies, ladies please. Let's get back to the subject. Genuine 2 part question for the MMA fans.
(A) What do you think will be McGregor's next move after Aug 26th. Will he retire from combat sports, make a return to the UFC or fight again in Boxing
(B) Do you think the result of this fight, will influence what he will do next (If he were to win would he be more likely to keep boxing rather than return to MMA)
AlmightyCushion wrote: » I reckon either way, he goes back to the UFC.
Sofiztikated wrote: » My guess would be 155 belt defense. If he wins, everyone in the boxing world will be calling him out, just like everyone in the MMA world has his name on their lips.
kwestfan08 wrote: » (A) I think his next move (assuming he loses) is defending the UFC lightweight title. He has said he wants to fight on the 30th Dec card but there is an interim lightweight title fight in October so I'm not sure how that would gel. (B) Yeah kinda. If he wins, Floyd rematch happens immediately and that's his next fight. If he loses but looks ok and isn't embarrassed, I could see him returning to MMA but a fight with Paully happens within 18 months. If he loses badly, he's going to finish his boxing career with an 0-1 boxing record.
Eyes Down Field wrote: » The winner for Ferguson/Khabib? Yeah that would make sense if he were to lose on Saturday, and wants to keep fighting. But if he were to win, It would be very tempting to take another very lucrative boxing fight. He could pick his opponent and would be without doubt the A side
Lukker- wrote: » The toughest guy in the village still gets starched by a guy with solid BJJ/MMA. Even with biting, timing, gouging, bottle, pool qeue, whatever, as long as it's an actual fight and not a cheap shot before one party knows about it. The fundamentals of fighting don't change in a whether it's a street fight, a boxing match or an MMA bout. Hit the other guy, don't get hit.
Eyes Down Field wrote: » A rematch with Mayeather? Obviously it makes financial sense but I seriously doubt Floyd would be up for another fight, He's made it fairly clear this is the last one.
.ak wrote: » Japan beat South Africa in the last rugby World Cup... Just sayin...
Subcomandante Marcos wrote: » They were two rugby teams made up entirely of professionals. Bit different.
Inviere wrote: » I think the point was, sometimes, mad stuff happens.
Inviere wrote: » I should hope we're all MMA fans here in some form or another, given this is the MMA forum. It's nice to think that anyone posting here, whether a total noob to MMA, or with years of practical experience, is interested in MMA, and not just posting here to get reactions out of the forums members.
Inviere wrote: » An interesting question. You have to look backward to see forwards with Conor I believe. He has done nothing but move forward since joining the UFC, raising the bar, raising the stakes, and raising his profile after each and every match. If retirement isn't on the cards yet, then you have to look at how he can possibly raise the bar further. There's many calls for him to defend his belt, but in my opinion, I'd speculate that simply defending a belt isn't enough, or doesn't appeal to Conor unless it's some kind of megafight. He will, ultimately, have to defend the LW belt if he wants to retain it, so I'd guess we'll see the beginning of a war of words between himself and Khabib, to turn that into some kind of superfight. Failing that, he might fancy a crack at Woodley, and take us all by surprise. He's like that. That'd certainly fit the profile of game raising bouts we've seen him craft. So yeah, in the order of probability, I'd go Khabib, Diaz 3, Woodley, Retirement.
Inviere wrote: » I for one don't see Conor sticking to boxing, first and foremost. The stars have aligned here for Conor, he gets to take on one of the greatest of all time, someone who's unbeaten, someone who's profile is massive, and someone who is getting on in years (while still being HUGELY competitive, would likely not be at the very top if still in the game). There's everything to gain here, and very little to lose. After Floyd, win or lose, I'd be shocked to see Conor in a boxing ring again. As for whether it influences what he does next, perhaps, though I doubt it. If he wins, I see him going back to the octagon, and taking on Khabib, Woodley, or some other superfight. I think his days of fighting anyone but the very best, are over. If he loses, I doubt he'll want to bow out of competitive fighting on that note, so either way, I can see him going back and getting on with things in the UFC.
chupacabra wrote: » Fogarty on the MMA hour right now. It's pretty cringe.
kwestfan08 wrote: » If he loses his 0 I'd imagine Floyd would want to get back in there with him. He's clear its his last because he knows he's going to win, but if by some miracle Conor does it it could be the start of a trilogy
