UFC 229 Nurmagomedov vs McGregor - Sat Oct 6th Warning in first post!

Tazzimus · 06-10-2018 1:34pm

Whelo79 wrote: »

I agree with you Mellor, it's a toss up. I remember watching Khabib destroy Johnson and at that time my actual words were 'Pray for Conor' because I believed it was likely he would do the same to McGregor.

The more you look into it the more you realise how even it is. I can honestly see any outcome bring possible, and I mean any. I probably have it 55/45 in Conor's favor and that's just because every round starts on the feet.

Personally I hope Conor wins. While I hate a lot of his non MMA persona, I love what he brings to the sport as a whole.

Most sensible people seem to have it 55-45 for Conor, it's that hard a fight to call.

Then you have the usual he'll be mauled, he'll be sparked in one etc.

Definitely one of the more anticipated fights in recent time due to the very different skill sets they both bring.

Useful.Idiot · 06-10-2018 1:38pm

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Im also in agreement with Mellor and Whelo. I don't agree with the narrative that Conor needs a flash knockout and that if Khabib lands one takedown then it's done. I feel Khabib is going to take some hard shots and survive, and that Conor is going to get taken down and mauled a bit but he'll survive. A lot of analysis is centered around how important cage cutting and control is and I would agree. Neither guy wants their back to the cage so very interested to see who controls the center if they're both pushing forward. Conor is also very skilled at attacking moving backwards or at angles, unlike Barboza and Johnson, so he'll be a constant very dangerous threat whenever its standing. I reckon it's going to go at least as far as round 3 with back and forth action, still have it about 50/50.

Have serious fizzy balls now.

Zero-Cool · 06-10-2018 1:40pm

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kwestfan08 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12punznEmd0

Have to say I'm am officially buzzing after watching that and it's still about 16hrs till fight time

I need to watch Con Air after that!

Axwell · 06-10-2018 1:41pm

Lads if you want to discuss Whiskey do so in the other thread thanks

Whelo79 · 06-10-2018 1:42pm

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kwestfan08 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12punznEmd0

Have to say I'm am officially buzzing after watching that and it's still about 16hrs till fight time

Oh boy that's good. I seen a shorter version earlier this morning and it didn't grab me as much as this version. Consider my bumps officially goosed!

CatFromHue · 06-10-2018 1:45pm

Khabib has had 6 fights go to decision, 2 submissions, and 2 TKO in the UFC. Both of the subs were in the last round of each fight and one of the tko's was against Horcher who was a late call up and was his first fight in the UFC.

So looking at past fights if he does take McGregor down it's far from over, and I'd imagine he will take him down too.

I think McGregor will win, how I'm not so sure. Prob the way he usually does. The fight is 5 rounds and they all start on the feet.

06-10-2018 1:53pm

McGregor by Decision

Is this a Jon Jones/DC kinda of hatred I wonder? or when the fights over will they make up. I know conor said "there will never be peace" but is that just to sell the fight?

robwen · 06-10-2018 1:57pm

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Were those flight attendants in red in the background during the weigh ins?

froog · 06-10-2018 2:00pm

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so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

weldoninhio · 06-10-2018 2:00pm

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[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is this a Jon Jones/DC kinda of hatred I wonder? or when the fights over will they make up. I know conor said "there will never be peace" but is that just to sell the fight?

Probably to sell the rematch no matter who wins.

Whelo79 · 06-10-2018 2:01pm

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robwen wrote: »

Were those flight attendants in red in the background during the weigh ins?

Yes. Air Asia are sponsors.

Whelo79 · 06-10-2018 2:02pm

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froog wrote: »

so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

I'm picking up a few friends around 10pm and going back to mine. First drink will take place whenever I park my ass on the couch.

eagle eye · 06-10-2018 2:11pm

froog wrote:

so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

Water only, best thing to keep you awake.

Sofiztikated · 06-10-2018 2:21pm

froog wrote: »

so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

Going for dinner with the Mrs, and some friends, probably drink too much, and try to stay awake.

RonanP77 · 06-10-2018 2:22pm

froog wrote:

so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

Probably start drinking at 8:30 this evening watching some stuff I recorded last night, might snooze on the couch from midnight until 2:00, then start drinking again and back to bed when it all ends.

Useful.Idiot · 06-10-2018 2:26pm

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froog wrote: »

so how is everyone approaching this?

Would usually head back to a hosting house straight from a night out, tis usually pretty easy to stay awake. Not drinking tonight though and watching with friends who will have been drinking all day watching rugby

eagle eye · 06-10-2018 2:30pm

I read all of the posts saying this fight could be a long one but I just don't see it.
Conor isn't good on the floor so I expect him to be in big trouble if Khabib takes him down. I've noticed how bad his cardio is when he spends a lot of time on the floor.
Khabib doesn't ever seen to take a step backwards and that idea is insane against Conor. He will be down and out early if he goes in with that attitude.
Imo no chance this goes past two rounds, most likely over in the first.

CatFromHue · 06-10-2018 2:32pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Is this a Jon Jones/DC kinda of hatred I wonder? or when the fights over will they make up. I know conor said "there will never be peace" but is that just to sell the fight?

I would have thought it's genuine from them, or they genuinely don't like each other.

Pretty easy to see why from DC's point of view. Jones messes up, does some pretty bad things, and it's DC who's booed by the fans!!

I remember talking on here that I don't think fighters really get in each other's heads when someone put up a link saying that's exact;y what happened to DC in their first fight. Which makes sense as they had a bit of a scuffle immediately after the bell rung to end that fight.

Tazzimus · 06-10-2018 2:35pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Conor isn't good on the floor so I expect him to be in big trouble if Khabib takes him down.

On what evidence?
Against Mendes he had a ****ed knee, but still controlled him fairly well in his guard.
Against Diaz, he actually hit an X guard sweep , which was impressive in itself.

We haven't really seen his ground game tested properly, tonight we will.

One thing to note though, it's a lot better than people seem to think it is.

D.Q · 06-10-2018 2:42pm

robwen wrote: »

Were those flight attendants in red in the background during the weigh ins?

For when Khabib's nose goes flying.

Mellor · 06-10-2018 2:54pm

froog wrote: »

so how is everyone approaching this? drinking at normal time and powering through? or a strategic evening sleep and alarm for 3am? energy drinks/coffee?

Going to a friend's for BBQ. Main cardkicks off at 1pm. I love UFC Sunday's

akelly02 · 06-10-2018 3:17pm

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Just watched the weigh in there.

Serious knacker move in my opinion throwing his fist downward at his and then the kick aswell, no need for it

In saying that I’m putting all the BS aside and praying for the KO

xtal191 · 06-10-2018 3:25pm

McGregor by Sub

I understand people thinking this will be a toss up, I always thought Khabib would be his toughest fight but I've completely changed my mind after Khabibs last two fights.

I just cant see anything else but complete domination from Conor, when or if he gets taken down I think he'll surprise most people. I honestly think he'll finish Khabib before the halfway point of round 2.

I don't think any other lightweight beats Khabib though.

darced · 06-10-2018 3:41pm

I don't care if Conor loses this fight but if its because of cardio again ill be disgusted. Please don't gas Conor.

akelly02 · 06-10-2018 3:43pm

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eagle eye wrote: »

Water only, best thing to keep you awake.

Cocaine says hello my friend

Muahahaha · 06-10-2018 3:56pm

Khabib seems to prefer ground & pound to submission attempts but Im wondering will that change tonight- if an opportunity presents itself in the 2nd or 3rd he would be mad not to capitalise given how dangerous McG is on his feet.

XsApollo · 06-10-2018 4:01pm

I can’t wait for this , all the ****e and crap in between is frustrating but when it’s time for the octagon McGregor brings out excitement like Tyson did back in the day.

I don’t think Khabib will want to ground and pound for 5 rounds after getting a punch from McGregor.
He will change his mind after getting a smack.

I see Khabib getting rocked pretty quickly here.

EagererBeaver · 06-10-2018 4:01pm

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One thing that hasn't been mentioned here is the fact that McGregor has been gone for two years. No matter how good you are or how much train, coming back from that type of layoff is a huge ask.

Muahahaha · 06-10-2018 4:04pm

robwen wrote: »

Were those flight attendants in red in the background during the weigh ins?

Flew Air Asia a few times last year. Their flight attendants are model grade

Call Me Jimmy · 06-10-2018 4:12pm

darced wrote: »

I don't care if Conor loses this fight but if its because of cardio again ill be disgusted. Please don't gas Conor.

I will **** on bus tonight if I see the gas face at approx 6 mins 50 seconds

Titzon Toast · 06-10-2018 4:23pm

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Khabib was rocking a nice shiner on his right eye at the closed press conference. The southpaw he was training with obviously sparked him. Whoever he was, I doubt he hits as hard or as fast as Conor does.

Also, I reckon Conor has gone through at least a pallet of baby oil over the last couple of months!
He'll be as slippery as fish tonight.

starlit · 06-10-2018 4:27pm

We shall see how well he does!?

Mellor · 06-10-2018 4:38pm

EagererBeaver wrote: »

One thing that hasn't been mentioned here is the fact that McGregor has been gone for two years. No matter how good you are or how much train, coming back from that type of layoff is a huge ask.

Khabib had a two year layoff in 2016. Came back looking better than ever for what it's worth.

xtal191 · 06-10-2018 4:51pm

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EagererBeaver wrote: »

One thing that hasn't been mentioned here is the fact that McGregor has been gone for two years. No matter how good you are or how much train, coming back from that type of layoff is a huge ask.

Ah I wouldn't be too worried about that, he did compete just over a year ago, I know it was a boxing match but still counts and there has been fighters who came back from longer layoffs and looked even better than before.

s8n · 06-10-2018 5:04pm

What time will Conor begin his walkout ?

Commanchie · 06-10-2018 5:14pm

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s8n wrote: »

What time will Conor begin his walkout ?

Anywhere between 4.30 and 5.15 your time. Has to be shownover by 6am

06-10-2018 5:29pm

The closer this gets, the less sure I am about who will win.

All I know is that I'm hyped to the last. All fighters made weight, this should be a great night from an objective POV.

I won't be surprised if Khabib beats Conor considering the strengths of Khabib and the absence of McG from UFC for 2 years, but I'll be hoping for the opposite result.

McG by TKO in the 2nd.

monty_python · 06-10-2018 5:34pm

What time does the card start at??

EagererBeaver · 06-10-2018 5:38pm

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Mellor wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

One thing that hasn't been mentioned here is the fact that McGregor has been gone for two years. No matter how good you are or how much train, coming back from that type of layoff is a huge ask.

Khabib had a two year layoff in 2016. Came back looking better than ever for what it's worth.

Yeah but he came back against Darrell ****ing Horcher, and didn't look all that spectacular in doing so.

hots · 06-10-2018 5:40pm

I'll add to the irritating questions, is there any legit way for virgin media customers to watch this? I want to pay but it looks like its completely sewn up by BT? Useless.

Tazzimus · 06-10-2018 5:43pm

hots wrote: »

I'll add to the irritating questions, is there any legit way for virgin media customers to watch this? I want to pay but it looks like its completely sewn up by BT? Useless.

Visit a friend who has BT sport's or use their account and stream it.
Or go to a pub showing it

hots · 06-10-2018 5:47pm

Tazzimus wrote: »

Visit a friend who has BT sport's or use their account and stream it.
Or go to a pub showing it

Disaster, I'm sure we've always had an option to ppv before? Rare that I'd like to spend money but can't!

EagererBeaver · 06-10-2018 5:54pm

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hots wrote: »

Tazzimus wrote: »

Visit a friend who has BT sport's or use their account and stream it.
Or go to a pub showing it

Disaster, I'm sure we've always had an option to ppv before? Rare that I'd like to spend money but can't!

Not for years.

lordlame · 06-10-2018 6:05pm

Hope mcgregor knocks the bollocks out of him and leaves the bitter Barry’s more sour than their grannies fanny covered in 1943 vinegar sauce

Mod: Banned..lads I gave enough warnings and its in the first post

Duff · 06-10-2018 6:08pm

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They'll hardly be showing this anywhere in Dublin airport? Have a flight to LA at half 7 so will be there from 4ish and would rather not have to watch it "online" on my laptop if possible.

RoryMac · 06-10-2018 6:11pm

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Duff wrote: »

They'll hardly be showing this anywhere in Dublin airport? Have a flight to LA at half 7 so will be there from 4ish and would rather not have to watch it "online" on my laptop if possible.

I would've thought the bars in the airport would have BT and would be showing it, pretty sure I've seen EPL games on in the airport

0ph0rce0 · 06-10-2018 6:22pm

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Duff wrote: »

They'll hardly be showing this anywhere in Dublin airport? Have a flight to LA at half 7 so will be there from 4ish and would rather not have to watch it "online" on my laptop if possible.

Should be on, remember someone on here asking the same thing for a different fight as they were flying out. The bar opened at 4 or 5 am and they had the fight on.

06-10-2018 6:26pm

monty_python wrote:

What time does the card start at??

Main card 3am

06-10-2018 6:26pm

monty_python wrote:

What time does the card start at??

Main card 3am

06-10-2018 6:26pm

monty_python wrote:

What time does the card start at??

Main card 3am

UFC 229 Nurmagomedov vs McGregor - Sat Oct 6th **Warning in first post!**

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