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Conor McGregor thread (MMA Talk Only - Read 1st Post Before Posting)

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The Nal

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

There is levels in every sport, and Khabib is on another one to everyone else at the moment, in my opinion.

He beat McGregor, who could have rightly been considered the best lightweight (undefeated lineal champion) with relative ease.

The Khabib fight was only McGregors 2nd fight at LW in UFC. And he was destroyed.

HappyAsLarE

There is levels in every sport, and Khabib is on another one to everyone else at the moment, in my opinion.

He beat McGregor, who could have rightly been considered the best lightweight (undefeated lineal champion) with relative ease.

derfderf

Tazzimus wrote: »

Khabib doesn't have explosive takedowns, he just chains them together til one works.

He's there to be caught on the way in, but nobody's managed it yet. He definitely can't shoot like Mendes.

eagle eye

I think Ferguson will beat Khabib if it happens.

Tazzimus

Jamiekelly wrote: »

It will take someone with serious leg kicks to make Khabib wilt in a fight. Regular striking and wrestling won't be good enough, he will only look seriously vulnerable once an Aldo type fighters chops his legs out from underneath him. Then he won't have the explosiveness in his takedowns to rely on. Cerrone and Ferguson are the two most likely to beat khabib in my opinion. I don't think Poirer will have the takedown defence to stop him.

Khabib doesn't have explosive takedowns, he just chains them together til one works.

Jamiekelly

It will take someone with serious leg kicks to make Khabib wilt in a fight. Regular striking and wrestling won't be good enough, he will only look seriously vulnerable once an Aldo type fighters chops his legs out from underneath him. Then he won't have the explosiveness in his takedowns to rely on. Cerrone and Ferguson are the two most likely to beat khabib in my opinion. I don't think Poirer will have the takedown defence to stop him.

MartyMcFly84

Khabib strikes me as a fighter who seems unbeatable, until someone exposes his lack of stand up and knocks him out. A basic statement obviously, but we haven't really seen him face a competent wrestler, who also has solid stand up. I'd wager someone like Mendes or even Aldo back in their prime could cause him a lot of trouble, within the relevant weight class etc

In fairness his stand up is improving. He knows this is a weaker area for him and had moved to AKA to work on that. As time goes on it will become harder to expose as his striking improves.

AbusesToilets

Khabib strikes me as a fighter who seems unbeatable, until someone exposes his lack of stand up and knocks him out. A basic statement obviously, but we haven't really seen him face a competent wrestler, who also has solid stand up. I'd wager someone like Mendes or even Aldo back in their prime could cause him a lot of trouble, within the relevant weight class etc.

Man Vs ManUre

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

There's a cryptic message in here somewhere but I can't see it?

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1136486620440473600?s=19

Nope, it’s just more promotion of the whiskey. Yawn.
Tho 1 fight per year is normal now for past 3 years so we will probably see him back in late autumn. Maybe MSG in November.

Boom_Bap

The next month that a Saturday falls on the 12th is October.
He also tweeted this:

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1136484491831259136

Ultimate Seduction

There's a cryptic message in here somewhere but I can't see it?

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1136486620440473600?s=19

Man Vs ManUre

MrStuffins wrote: »

He also nearly twisted his head clean off

He sure did. I think he could have easily broken Conor’s jaw/face bones or worse even neck if Conor hadn’t tapped. And Khabib was even a second reluctant to let go.
Also in 2nd round Khabib almost pounded Conor into a ref stoppage.
As brutal and all as this fight was on Conor, I still wanna see the rematch, tho he probably has to beat a top 5 first.

MrStuffins

sonofenoch wrote: »

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

He also nearly twisted his head clean off

Tazzimus

sonofenoch wrote: »

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

We must have been watching different fights

Man Vs ManUre

cletus wrote: »

My comment was in relation to Khabib sitting on Conor like a big bird

No offense meant dude!!
And I think Khabib was doing a lot more than just sitting on Conor. He almost pounded him through the floor in that 2nd round.

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sonofenoch wrote: »

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

Then in the fourth made Conor quit..... isn't that the point of fighting? Make your opponent quit, knock them out or win on points?

:D

I dislike Khabib... he seems like a fake person but as a fighter the guy is awesome.

cletus

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

It’s a lot harder when ur the one being held down!!

My comment was in relation to Khabib sitting on Conor like a big bird

Man Vs ManUre

cletus wrote: »

Have you any grasp of how hard it is to hold another man down like that when he doesn't want to be held down?

It’s a lot harder when ur the one being held down!!

JohnMc1

sonofenoch wrote: »

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

Blame Conor for not being good enough to get back up.

cletus

sonofenoch wrote: »

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

Have you any grasp of how hard it is to hold another man down like that when he doesn't want to be held down?

sonofenoch

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Khabibs wrestling is good to watch though.

I did say for avid fans of grappling......he basically sat on McGregor for 3 rounds like a big bird

Ultimate Seduction

Khabibs wrestling is good to watch though.

cletus

Double post

cletus

sonofenoch wrote: »

Khabib needs knocking off his throne (by anyone), his style is extremely boring to watch for anyone other than avid fans of 'grappling' who lets be fair would be in the small % of people watching the big ppv fights ...........and he's never exactly been the most active of fighters for one reason and another

I quite enjoy watching Khabib fight. I think his top control is fascinating

sonofenoch

Khabib needs knocking off his throne (by anyone), his style is extremely boring to watch for anyone other than avid fans of 'grappling' who lets be fair would be in the small % of people watching the big ppv fights ...........and he's never exactly been the most active of fighters for one reason and another

Frank Bullitt

Effects wrote: »

'Alvarez' Conor might be lucky enough to get enough left punches in on time to affect the outcome. No chance of that happening these days I'd say.

He'll probably fight Khabib again but it won't be an interesting fight.
I'd rather see him fight people he has a chance of beating these days.

I fixed that one for you.

Effects

Doff wrote: »

A fully fit Conor would still get mauled by Khabib.

'Alvarez' Conor might be lucky enough to get enough left punches in on time to affect the outcome. No chance of that happening these days I'd say.

He'll probably fight Khabib again but it won't be an interesting fight.
I'd rather see him fight people he has a chance of beating these days.

Doff

A fully fit Conor would still get mauled by Khabib. I'd love to see him fight Ferguson though, that could be very interesting.

Effects

MartyMcFly84 wrote: »

I still think a sharp in form Conor would beat Khabib.

2016 Conor is gone, and he’s not coming back.

InTheShadows wrote: »

Is he capable of that anymore that's the big question.

Capable, probably yes. Willing, no.

billybonkers

Not doing anything for a while his hand is still in a cast