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

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With the recent addition of the Off-topic discussion thread, I am closing the current McGregor thread so that chat going forward can be located in the correct threads. This thread is for MMA related discussion only - any other gossip/showbiz type stories are to be discussed in the off topic thread.

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Tazzimus

Mellor wrote: »

This is just two LWs who agreed to not having to cut weight.

Ssshh don't be making sense in here.

fitzparker

I think its at 170 for Conor to go for masvidal and the "BMF" belt, Conor wont like that he isn't recognized as the BMF.

If he gets trough Masvidal its a straight shot at the 170 belt (which i think Colby will beat Usman for)

the back and fourth from this will be a huge PPV, IMO the biggest in UFC history.

Either that or

Masvidal - international fight week

ferg or Khabib - Nov in NYC

all saying this is grand its also Conor and he could go missing for another year or 2

fitzparker

it's great to see fight talk back in this thread, but be careful all... .the trolls are back

pastorbarrett

bmcc10 wrote: »

The funniest part of all this is just how overrated Masvidal has become.

Not in the least overrated - on a tear, solid fundamentals without exception, excellent striking with KO power.

Ush1

derfderf wrote: »

Imagine saying back then that Conor couldn't beat a guy that lost to Al Iaquinta.

I thought that fight was a robbery. Masvidal slapped the head off him in the first round.

Ush1

pastorbarrett wrote: »

All in all, the weight class makes this fight way more interesting.

Not for me. Makes it more of a one off most likely.

Boom_Bap

Hector Savage wrote: »

Whats the story with the weight ? is it a lower weight class for Conor ?

It's 170, it's what he fought Diaz at, so heavier.

He's been doing more weights lately so that may be a factor.
Previously I remember an interview where he just used his own body weight.

Hector Savage

Whats the story with the weight ? is it a lower weight class for Conor ?

Mellor

I think people are making the making the mistake of comparing Cowboys chances vrs Conor with Cowboys chances vrs welterweights. The latter is irrelevant.

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Cowboy at Welter weight is stupid on McGregor behalf ,His team have not thought this thorugh very well

Now in this fight McGregor will be much smaller welter weight , It will suit Cowboy down to the ground , he will have a more gas ,better durability and more power than he does at lightweight , plus retain his length advantage he normally losses at welter weight,

Cowboys last 4 losses at this weight are Leon Edwards, Till , Lawlor, Masvidal all former Middle weights and MASSIVE welter weights

Cowboy wins because of the weight this fight is at, McGregor has made a foolish mistake,

Having the fight at WW has no any impact on Cowboys reach/length?

This is just two LWs who agreed to not having to cut weight. Cowboy fought at LW a few weeks ago. If he was been away for a year and couldn't make 155, different story.

derfderf

MrStuffins wrote: »

Weird how MMA moves on. This statement would have been laughed at 24 months ago.

Imagine saying back then that Conor couldn't beat a guy that lost to Al Iaquinta.

bmcc10

The funniest part of all this is just how overrated Masvidal has become.

sc86

MrStuffins wrote: »

Weird how MMA moves on. This statement would have been laughed at 24 months ago.

very true , one stock has rose dramatically , one has nose dived

Mellor

Ready4Boarding wrote: »

Relax, you moron, it was a joke.

You'll have to explain that one for me.

MrStuffins

sc86 wrote: »

he couldnt be stupid enough to think he can take on masvidal if he wins this?

Weird how MMA moves on. This statement would have been laughed at 24 months ago.

Ready4Boarding

John_D80 wrote: »

Wow. I can’t believe I actually just read this.

So you will grudgingly give him your support in order for you to feel justified in continuing to hate him??

LOL Seriously mate, have a good look at yourself.

Relax, you moron, it was a joke.

pastorbarrett

All in all, the weight class makes this fight way more interesting.

MartyMcFly84

Connor will land on Cerrone and could well knock him out in the early rounds.

yourdeadwright

Effects wrote: »

He has to have thought this through properly. And it's surely his decision to take the fight at WW, no one else's.

He didn't get where he is by doubting his ability to take on fighters.

It possible he pushed and pushed the UFC for a fight in January as he keeps saying he wants back in asap and with the late announcement ( reported Cowboy hasn't signed yet but will) that Cowboy said yes but he can't drop the weight in time,

Could be true or could be tactical on Cowboys part to get McGregor at a weight that he thinks he has a better chance , Don't forget McGregor is the type to say **** it ill fight you at whatever weight,

Effects

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Cowboy at Welter weight is stupid on McGregor behalf ,His team have not thought this thorugh very well.

Cowboy wins because of the weight this fight is at, McGregor has made a foolish mistake,

He has to have thought this through properly. And it's surely his decision to take the fight at WW, no one else's.

sc86 wrote: »

he couldnt be stupid enough to think he can take on masvidal if he wins this?

He didn't get where he is by doubting his ability to take on fighters.

sc86

he couldnt be stupid enough to think he can take on masvidal if he wins this?

Homelander

I honestly cannot understand welterweight either. His power won't go as far. Should be a good fight but it's not a coaster job like some people are making out, he could very easily get battered by cowboy at ww.

sc86

there must be some method to his madness

yourdeadwright

Ush1 wrote: »

Agree with most of that but Masvidal is a blown up lightweight. He's not a massive welter and even looked small compared to Nate Diaz.

Sorry my bad you are correct about Masvidal , I should have said bar Masvidal , I think he is an average Welter weight size wise, He was much more powerful than Diaz ,

Ush1

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Cowboy at Welter weigh is stupid on McGregor behalf His team have not thought this thorugh very well

This might sound silly but Cowboy is a much better version of himself at welter weight than light weight but the problem for Cowboy is the welter weights he has fought are massive compare to him and to powerful

He is way to drained at light weight but welter weight he just doesn't have the size and power for the top dogs,165 would be ideal weight for him ,

Now in this fight McGregor will be much smaller welter weight , It will suit Cowboy down to the ground , he will have a more gas ,better durability and more power than he does at lightweight , plus retain his length advantage he normally losses at welter weight,

Cowboys last 4 losses at this weight are Leon Edwards, Till , Lawlor, Masvidal all former Middle weights and MASSIVE welter weights

Cowboy wins because of the weight this fight is at, McGregor has made a foolish mistake,

Agree with most of that but Masvidal is a blown up lightweight. He's not a massive welter and even looked small compared to Nate Diaz.

yourdeadwright

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

His gas tank held out pretty well in the second Diaz fight and in the first he was lumping everything into his punches.

Cowboy at Welter weight is stupid on McGregor behalf ,His team have not thought this thorugh very well

This might sound silly but Cowboy is a much better version of himself at welter weight than light weight but the problem for Cowboy is the welter weights he has fought are massive compare to him and to powerful

He is way to drained at light weight but welter weight he just doesn't have the size and power for the top dogs,165 would be ideal weight for him ,

Now in this fight McGregor will be much smaller welter weight , It will suit Cowboy down to the ground , he will have a more gas ,better durability and more power than he does at lightweight , plus retain his length advantage he normally losses at welter weight,

Cowboys last 4 losses at this weight are Leon Edwards, Till , Lawlor, Masvidal all former Middle weights and MASSIVE welter weights

Cowboy wins because of the weight this fight is at, McGregor has made a foolish mistake,

BigMo1

Perfect matchmaking this. Conor been out of action for too long to go straight in against a top 5 LW. Cowboy is still a huge name in MMA and this will sell a heap of PPVs. Conor will be favourite but only a small one in my eyes.

AlmightyCushion

Esse85 wrote: »

His gas tank at 170 will be interesting.
I'm sure he'll be looking to take out cowboy within the opening 2 rounds, if he doesn't, he'll be in an uncomfortable situation.

His gas tank held out pretty well in the second Diaz fight and in the first he was lumping everything into his punches.

Effects

Quantum Erasure wrote: »

to be honest, from what we've seen of McGregor in the last few years, *any* fight would be a test for him,

What have you seen from him the past few years? He demolished Alvarez and then put up a decent enough fight against an undefeated champion, who no one has come close to beating.

Effects

JJayoo wrote: »

So does this put an end to all the allegations?
Would hardly get another fight if he was the 'famous irish sports star'

Papers report on allegations and arrests. Not so much on when things are tidied up behind the scenes.

JJayoo

Hector Savage wrote: »

course not, you think a cash cow like the MMA gives an actual **** about allegations even if they are solid ?

I think there is a line that not even Dana would cross, especially with how the UFC loved to get mainstream media attention.