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

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Zero-Cool

Conor Cowboy would be a cracking fight, standup clinic that could get Conor back on the win column with a highlight reel tko just as easy as cowboy can weather the storm and pick apart a tired Conor, would be such a interesting fight.

https://twitter.com/niallmcgrath4/status/1187366733604151297?s=19

rogieop

pastorbarrett wrote: »

Mixed opinions about what to make of this. It's uneasy viewing that this is all unfolding on a Proper 12 junket. Of course, he never looks a gift horse in the mouth to make a few bob but it's still evidence of competing interests. Nevermind all the other stuff happening back here.

To be fair, Cerrone is the ideal opponent. Let's see what's up. It's been a minute.

I hate this crap more than i hate the mc nugget crap.

walshb

Conor really needs someone to help him brush up on his oratorical presentations.....It's utter cringe...

And make your mind up.....is it Mos co or Mos cow?

Wrongway1985

sonofenoch wrote: »

But he was at the time and Champion having just beat RDA and Pettis .......or are we only counting Alvares as of now?

Nope, Felt Pettis should have got the nod against him tbh he was a big underdog against RDA they'd even given event free to UFC FP subscribers. Things lined up well for Eddie and in turn for Conor.

Homelander wrote: »

He made a fool of Alvarez, and knocked Diaz down several times in the rematch, and Diaz is not known for being knocked down like that.

Yup he was impressive one way traffic. He scraped the Diaz rematch in the end having lost the previous fight, so clearly others were more deserving of a title shot with proper win streaks behind them but can't blame Eddie for the fight with the most pay.

Frank Bullitt

Anyone other than Cerrone would be a huge risk.

I really want Gaethje though, granted I think Gaethje would beat him.

pastorbarrett

Mixed opinions about what to make of this. It's uneasy viewing that this is all unfolding on a Proper 12 junket. Of course, he never looks a gift horse in the mouth to make a few bob but it's still evidence of competing interests. Nevermind all the other stuff happening back here.

To be fair, Cerrone is the ideal opponent. Let's see what's up. It's been a minute.

Effects

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

By end of 2020 Conor could be Champ cubed!!

How does that make him champ cubed? He'd have two belts, one of which is a made up joke belt.

MartyMcFly84 wrote: »

If we are being honest what cost Conor the Khabib fight was lack of focus since the Alvarez fight.

Or maybe what cost him the fight was that Khabib is better than him.

AlmightyCushion

simongurnick wrote: »

I think if they fight again conor should go all guns blazing from the off. Anyone that is tentative and tries to avoid a takedown, ultimately still gets taken down and then it is game over. Best chance to win is knocking his block off in rd 1

He tried that in the first fight and it played right into Khabib's hands. He needs to do what he does best. Keep his distance and hit Khabib on the way in.

simongurnick

Mellor wrote: »

The whole world had the same opinion.
Khabib dominates on the ground/takedown game. Conor dominates on the feet.

The result for many hinge on whether Khabib could get the take down early. Nobody predicted Khabib landing big shots standing, or Conor repeated stuffing takes downs in later rounds.

I think if they fight again conor should go all guns blazing from the off. Anyone that is tentative and tries to avoid a takedown, ultimately still gets taken down and then it is game over. Best chance to win is knocking his block off in rd 1

Mellor

Esse85 wrote: »

It doesn't paint John Kavanagh in a great light, the misdiagnosis of Khabib's fighting style. Conor believes that's what cost him the fight along with lack of focus.

The whole world had the same opinion.
Khabib dominates on the ground/takedown game. Conor dominates on the feet.

The result for many hinge on whether Khabib could get the take down early. Nobody predicted Khabib landing big shots standing, or Conor repeated stuffing takes downs in later rounds.

Porthallian

robwen wrote: »

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1187323667304325120?s=19

Cerrone or Gaethje with Cerrone the frontrunner now according to Helwani, then the winner of Diaz & Masvidal & then the winner of Khabib Ferguson, if Khabib fight in Russia with no alcohol this time

I'd be totally good with this plan. 2 big wins before getting near another title shot.
Beating Cerrone who is coming off 2 losses shouldn't give anyone a title shot.

Isn't Cerrone lined up to rematch Pettis next though?

Man Vs ManUre

Ha I forgot about Diaz. Conor could well fight him in summer for the BMF belt, then fight Khabib/Tony towards end of year for the LW belt.
By end of 2020 Conor could be Champ cubed!!

robwen

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1187323667304325120?s=19

Cerrone or Gaethje with Cerrone the frontrunner now according to Helwani, then the winner of Diaz & Masvidal & then the winner of Khabib Ferguson, if Khabib fight in Russia with no alcohol this time

Gonad

This whole McGregor situation is beyond bizarre .

He is in Moscow talking about having to take care of what goes into his body and respect for his kids and all that . Then you hear all the stuff in the news here .

It’s like multiple personality disorder .

That wasn’t me it was Patricia .

MartyMcFly84

It doesn't paint John Kavanagh in a great light, the misdiagnosis of Khabib's fighting style. Conor believes that's what cost him the fight along with lack of focus.

There comes a time when someone can be honest with themselves or go down the delusional route and blame others.

If we are being honest what cost Conor the Khabib fight was lack of focus since the Alvarez fight. He was training less and less and taking large swathes of time off letting his cardio and timing go and then coming in and going against the next best guy in the world.

Can you imagine if an Olympic level athlete did that ? To be fair with Conor the fact it was even competitive stands to him. But I think a Alvarez fight condition Conor would have beaten Khabib. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

Mellor

weldoninhio wrote: »

Surely his UFC contract would forbid him from taking part in an non-UFC sanctioned MMA bout?

Yup. Contractly tied to the UFC.

Boom_Bap wrote: »

It depends on the bout and the rules. There are some guys on UFC contracts that fight in BJJ events, I think the most high profile was Jon Jones competing in some grapling events while suspended but still under contract.

There a huge difference between guys competing in BJJ events and competing in non-UFC MMA events.
Even with the BJJ events, most guys would require permission to compete.

billybonkers

Aeriel Helwani mentioned that UFC created a Jan 18th event for Conor, cant remember where I saw him say it

dave1982

I hope they never again let him near a title as soon as he wins a belt, he loses interest and refuse to defend the best

hots

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Would be great if true that he wants to be back fighting often like he used to. Wins in Jan and maybe international fight week in June/July, let’s say over Justin and Dustin, would see him back fighting Khabib or Tony for the title in October or November in msg.

I don't think even McG could wish for that perfect a timeline! :pac:

Man Vs ManUre

Would be great if true that he wants to be back fighting often like he used to. Wins in Jan and maybe international fight week in June/July, let’s say over Justin and Dustin, would see him back fighting Khabib or Tony for the title in October or November in msg.

Esse85

Is he announcing events happening inside the octagon to take the limelight off what's happening outside the octagon?

He's like a broken record or someone who can't get over the breakup of an ex with the Khabib fight, begging for one more chance and promising that things will be different next time.

It doesn't paint John Kavanagh in a great light, the misdiagnosis of Khabib's fighting style. Conor believes that's what cost him the fight along with lack of focus.

irish_major

He looks like ****. Absolute state of him.

RoryMac

Find it hard to believe the UFC will book him a fight with everything going on outside the cage

Danzy

He isn't the same now as he was.

He hasn't been looking after himself as he should.

Boom_Bap

weldoninhio wrote: »

Surely his UFC contract would forbid him from taking part in an non-UFC sanctioned MMA bout?

It depends on the bout and the rules. There are some guys on UFC contracts that fight in BJJ events, I think the most high profile was Jon Jones competing in some grapling events while suspended but still under contract.

weldoninhio

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Clever of Conor to talk of a charity fight. He could get injured in that so Dana is not going to want to see him fight in a charity event.

Surely his UFC contract would forbid him from taking part in an non-UFC sanctioned MMA bout?

dashoonage

there is actually more chance of him returning a coat to pennys to be honest.

AlmightyCushion

dave1982 wrote: »

Mcgregor returns January 18th.

I'm gonna wait for Dana White to announce it before I believe this or get excited for it.

dave1982

dashoonage wrote: »

returns what? one of his coats to pennys?

Oh he announced it at proper 12 press conference even though it has nothing to do with mma

And he announced his location ritz Hotel.. Just incase anyone is looking for his location he said

https://twitter.com/DannyWArmstrong/status/1187307393174134789?s=09

dashoonage

dave1982 wrote: »

Mcgregor returns January 18th.

returns what? one of his coats to pennys?