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

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Still Ill

'Smell of ****e off yer da' really was one for the ages. What a witticism.

Sofiztikated

CatFromHue wrote: »

That was 8 years ago.

He's seen what McGregor does and has been on the receiving end of it before, at that big press conference, so he should be much more equipped for it. At this stage McGregor's trash talk is boring. Khabib rose to it as, I suppose the best way to put it is that his people trigger easily in the Western World. Slagging someone's Dad in this part of the world is playground stuff, in Dagestan seemingly it's actually pretty serious.

Should be, but a Conor presser against an opponent is an onslaught, it's something that he's good at. Well, used to be. I reckon there won't be the same venom against Cerrone, Khabib was the upstart taking his limelight as the "Killer prospect."

And if you started having a pop at peoples parents around here like that, you wouldn't be long about getting a jab about the ears all the same. It's playground stuff, and that was by no means his wittiest/funniest, and didn't work out at all.

Fromvert

Cerrone looks good standing against guys that have poor striking (see Rick Storey gif above) and when you look through his wins there's not many accomplished strikers (Barboza one of the very few, won by sub in round 1).

McGregor is going to back him up and pick him off against the fence and when Cowboy does throw back, he's going to miss and be countered. If he survives long enough to accept his striking isn't up to it against McGregor's he'll start shooting but it'll be too late.

Frank Bullitt

Worthwhile throwing up this glorious combo gif of Cerrone. At 170 as well.

eagle eye

Sweet.Science wrote:

Weird how the UFC announced it and not him .Its strange how silent he is. Seems like they are forcing his hand to me

He was hinting at it for quite a while but said he could not reveal anything. Cowboy put up a picture of himself with a bottle of proper and I believe Conor retweeted it. This was over a month ago.

Frank Bullitt

bmcc10 wrote: »

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

CatFromHue

JJayoo wrote: »

Cowboy isn't a 'smart' fighter, McG will trash talk him and mess with his head, just look at cowboy Vs Diaz and how the game plan went out the window

That was 8 years ago.

He's seen what McGregor does and has been on the receiving end of it before, at that big press conference, so he should be much more equipped for it. At this stage McGregor's trash talk is boring. Khabib rose to it as, I suppose the best way to put it is that his people trigger easily in the Western World. Slagging someone's Dad in this part of the world is playground stuff, in Dagestan seemingly it's actually pretty serious.

Sweet.Science

Bigmac1euro wrote: »

He announced he was fighting on January 18th a month ago. He seemed like he was hyped for it as well. Not sure how your getting this. The ufc haven’t got the power to force his hand anymore. His whiskey sales alone in the US would keep him minted.

Nothing from him at all when it was officially announced and his opponent was announced who is coming off a number of losses. Seems fishy to me

Sofiztikated

eagle eye wrote: »

Wtf are you on about. It's the likes of you that is constantly bickering and ruining threads for the rest of us.
People have a right to air their opinion whether you like it or not.
I'm a fan of Conor for many years but I don't like the heel character he has acted as over the past four or so years.
I want to see Conor win but I'm concerned with him fighting at welterweight. I think he should beat Cowboy but beyond that I'd be very concerned for him at that weight.
I don't like the fact that it appears he is chasing that worthless belt like some sort of gangsta.

Ah, EE, you know I meant the people that don't frequent the MMA forum at all, or the troll low post count lads.

Bigmac1euro

Sweet.Science wrote: »

Weird how the UFC announced it and not him .Its strange how silent he is. Seems like they are forcing his hand to me

He announced he was fighting on January 18th a month ago. He seemed like he was hyped for it as well. Not sure how your getting this. The ufc haven’t got the power to force his hand anymore. His whiskey sales alone in the US would keep him minted.

ASOT

Sweet.Science wrote: »

Weird how the UFC announced it and not him .Its strange how silent he is. Seems like they are forcing his hand to me

https://touch.boards.ie/forum/576

He annouced January 18th over a month ago btw.

Sweet.Science

Weird how the UFC announced it and not him .Its strange how silent he is. Seems like they are forcing his hand to me

Richard tea

Oh yes baby its on. It doesnt matter if you are pro or anti Mcgregor the main thing is the entertainment value leading up to this event will be epic. It will be a massive PPV. Im backing Conor for this one but its a close one to call. I cant believe some are posting saying cowboys is a gimme:mad:

JJayoo

Cowboy isn't a 'smart' fighter, McG will trash talk him and mess with his head, just look at cowboy Vs Diaz and how the game plan went out the window

sc86

bmcc10 wrote: »

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

hes a excellent fighter

hots

eagle eye wrote: »

McGregor was unstoppable at featherweight, not as strong at lightweight, don't see how welterweight will be good for him.

Long term, definitely a poor call, but for this I think it's more of a case of them both agreeing to enjoy christmas and not break their balls, I think they're both at their best at 155. It will be really interesting though to see if Cerrone bulks above 170 and cuts down much, to make him noticeably bigger come fight night.

Tazzimus

Ush1 wrote: »

Maybe in terms of the weight difference but it can make a huge difference in the fight. I personally think McGregor looks better with a weight cut, I believe both him and JK have said as much in the past.

I think it's more of a state of mind with him. He'll probably do a small weight cut, similar to Diaz 2

Ush1

Tazzimus wrote: »

Weight cutting sucks balls, especially over Christmas. I imagine that's their main motivation for it.
They're both in or around the same weight out of camp, so it shouldn't have a huge effect. Both might have a tiny cut to hit 170, but it won't be like Till trying to make it or that.

Maybe in terms of the weight difference but it can make a huge difference in the fight. I personally think McGregor looks better with a weight cut, I believe both him and JK have said as much in the past.

eagle eye

McGregor was unstoppable at featherweight, not as strong at lightweight, don't see how welterweight will be good for him.

Tazzimus

pastorbarrett wrote: »

Given the gulf in UFC weight-classes, it's not unusual to have size discrepancy come fight night. If it was boxing, they'd likely naturally be a weight class apart.

It's probably reasonable to say that Cowboy is going to attempt to make the most of something of a size advantage on McGregor.

155 would seem to favour McGregor more for this fight.

He'll have a slight height and reach advantage (I think), doubt he'll have much, if any, of a weight advantage seeing as he's back fighting at 155 so has to keep his weight somewhat in check.

Ush1 wrote: »

Possibly but my point is that people who are saying they are just lightweights without a weight cut, so what? Weight cuts make a huge difference and could easily favour one fighter more over another. Same goes for lack of a weight cut.

I'd question there long term motivation also if they just don't want to cut weight because it's Christmas but sure we don't know if that's the case.

Weight cutting sucks balls, especially over Christmas. I imagine that's their main motivation for it.
They're both in or around the same weight out of camp, so it shouldn't have a huge effect. Both might have a tiny cut to hit 170, but it won't be like Till trying to make it or that.

Ush1

Tazzimus wrote: »

Likely neither fancy having a lean Christmas so decided on a "welterweight" fight so they wouldn't have to cut.

Possibly but my point is that people who are saying they are just lightweights without a weight cut, so what? Weight cuts make a huge difference and could easily favour one fighter more over another. Same goes for lack of a weight cut.

I'd question there long term motivation also if they just don't want to cut weight because it's Christmas but sure we don't know if that's the case.

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eurokev wrote: »

Only a couple of years ago I had so so much admiration for him. I used to feel like I knew him and routed for him so much. I used to be constantly checking for news about him and the lead up to his fights would almost consume me. Now he just fills me with disgust, embarrasses our culture on a worldwide stage, and makes me angry that he fooled me for so long.

Take a chill pill, man. I've close family members that don't affect me that much.

pastorbarrett

Tazzimus wrote: »

Conor walks around at 170, possibly may be more now.
Most of the lightweights are natural welterweights

Given the gulf in UFC weight-classes, it's not unusual to have size discrepancy come fight night. If it was boxing, they'd likely naturally be a weight class apart.

It's probably reasonable to say that Cowboy is going to attempt to make the most of something of a size advantage on McGregor.

155 would seem to favour McGregor more for this fight.

Tazzimus

Ush1 wrote: »

But it obviously makes a difference in the fight, hence they are fighting sans weight cut. That's why this seems like a pointless thing unless he thinks he can be WW champ.

Likely neither fancy having a lean Christmas so decided on a "welterweight" fight so they wouldn't have to cut.

eurokev

If Cowboy shows up like he did against iaquinta, which I think he will, he is going to stop Conor with ease. Conor is just not tough enough.

Cowboys body kicks are going to have Conor gassing very very quickly.
He'll go for the takedown then and get subbed pretty soon after. Although id love if Cerrone landed a headkick.

I can't believe how much I want to see McGregor badly beaten and condemned to history. Only a couple of years ago I had so so much admiration for him. I used to feel like I knew him and routed for him so much. I used to be constantly checking for news about him and the lead up to his fights would almost consume me. Now he just fills me with disgust, embarrasses our culture on a worldwide stage, and makes me angry that he fooled me for so long.

Ush1

Tazzimus wrote: »

He's fighting at his natural weight, sans weight cut.
He nearly always weighs 170, or close to it, in fights.
It's not like he's facing some 200lb welterweight cutting down for it.

But it obviously makes a difference in the fight, hence they are fighting sans weight cut. That's why this seems like a pointless thing unless he thinks he can be WW champ.

Tazzimus

pastorbarrett wrote: »

Recall Cowboy saying he used to walk around approx 180 for LW - this several years back. It's possible he's over that now. Not a sizeable WW, but a WW nevertheless.

Conor walks around at 170, possibly may be more now.
Most of the lightweights are natural welterweights

pastorbarrett

Tazzimus wrote: »

Ssshh don't be making sense in here.

Recall Cowboy saying he used to walk around approx 180 for LW - this several years back. It's possible he's over that now. Not a sizeable WW, but a WW nevertheless.

Tazzimus

eagle eye wrote: »

Wtf are you on about. It's the likes of you that is constantly bickering and ruining threads for the rest of us.
People have a right to air their opinion whether you like it or not.
I'm a fan of Conor for many years but I don't like the heel character he has acted as over the past four or so years.
I want to see Conor win but I'm concerned with him fighting at welterweight. I think he should beat Cowboy but beyond that I'd be very concerned for him at that weight.
I don't like the fact that it appears he is chasing that worthless belt like some sort of gangsta.

He's fighting at his natural weight, sans weight cut.
He nearly always weighs 170, or close to it, in fights.
It's not like he's facing some 200lb welterweight cutting down for it.

eagle eye

Sofiztikated wrote:

Yay, here come the crowds to tell us how much of a ****heel Conor is, and that he has no chance.

Wtf are you on about. It's the likes of you that is constantly bickering and ruining threads for the rest of us.
People have a right to air their opinion whether you like it or not.
I'm a fan of Conor for many years but I don't like the heel character he has acted as over the past four or so years.
I want to see Conor win but I'm concerned with him fighting at welterweight. I think he should beat Cowboy but beyond that I'd be very concerned for him at that weight.
I don't like the fact that it appears he is chasing that worthless belt like some sort of gangsta.