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

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    #1982
    Hector Savage
    Registered Users Posts: 8,810 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    I'd never heard of Donald Cerrone, but looking forward to the **** talk anyway in the weeks up to it!!
    :D


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    #1983
    sc86
    Registered Users Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭sc86


    some lads are never happy , hes back and its not a title fight and thats correct.
    now people saying hes looking for a handy one ? this is not handy at all,
    alot on the line , if he loses this hes good as finished in talk of title fights for a long time.
    Dont get the 170 thing and surprised at the short notice and ufc only getting a small timeframe to promote it properly.


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    #1984
    rob316
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    The only reason I can see behind welterweight is he wants Masvidal after this. Otherwise 155 with Justin was the only fight to make.


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    #1985
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,126 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    weemcd wrote: »
    I'm lumping on Cerrone by sub if the price is right. The blueprint to beat McGregor is there if you get past two rounds.

    At Welterweight I think Cerrone's size and regular activity pay dividends. I definitely think McGregor has bitten off more than he can chew with this one, what kinda shape is he in?
    the blueprint for cerrone is even easier just keep going for the kidneys and watch him drop as he always does..


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    #1986
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I don't like to see Conor at WW, not sure he'll have ko power at that weight.
    Thats the weight he usually is in the cage for most of his fights..


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    #1987
    ASOT
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    One thing we can all agree on is god bless Axwell.


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    #1988
    JJayoo
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


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


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    #1989
    Hector Savage
    Registered Users Posts: 8,810 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    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'

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


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    #1990
    The Nal
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    Effects wrote: »
    I'm hoping Cerrone wins this one myself.

    It'll be Conors last fight in that case.


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    #1991
    Esse85
    Registered Users Posts: 8,238 ✭✭✭Esse85


    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.


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    #1992
    JJayoo
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭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.


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    #1993
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭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.


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    #1994
    Effects
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    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.


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    #1995
    AlmightyCushion
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    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.


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    #1996
    BigMo1
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭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.


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    #1997
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,580 ✭✭✭✭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,


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    #1998
    Ush1
    Registered Users Posts: 11,464 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #1999
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,580 ✭✭✭✭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 ,


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    #2000
    sc86
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    there must be some method to his madness


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    #2001
    Homelander
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    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.


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    #2002
    sc86
    Registered Users Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭sc86


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


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    #2003
    Effects
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    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.


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    #2004
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,580 ✭✭✭✭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,


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    #2005
    MartyMcFly84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭MartyMcFly84


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


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    #2006
    pastorbarrett
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    All in all, the weight class makes this fight way more interesting.


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    #2007
    Ready4Boarding
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 143 ✭✭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.


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    #2008
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,151 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #2009
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,114 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Ready4Boarding wrote: »
    Relax, you moron, it was a joke.

    You'll have to explain that one for me.


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    #2010
    sc86
    Registered Users Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭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


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    #2011
    bmcc10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭bmcc10


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


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