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

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    #2102
    Man Vs ManUre
    Registered Users Posts: 5,087 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


    BDI wrote: »
    I only really watch the fights and don’t really get involved in the news or hype. I thought that BMF belt was a joke. It’s so like wwe it’s laughable.

    Lol. Do u see an eye socket that looks like it survived a shark bite in the wwe??


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    #2103
    All_in_Flynn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,159 ✭✭✭All_in_Flynn


    If this fight was 2 years ago I'd have no doubts at all and you'd be surprised if Donald got out of the 1st.

    He hasn't been living the life required to be an athlete at the top of his game

    I still think he'll win but I just have doubts now. I know this is subjective but to me he just doesn't look anywhere near the same athlete he was before. I watched the Siver fight again recently and the shape he was in was incredible. Like a flexible piece of iron for lack of a better description. Contrast that to the Khabib fight and whilst he was in shape he just didn't look close to the athlete he was v Siver and Aldo etc.

    He looks older than he should too which is not surprising given the binge lifestyle he's been leading.

    Hope I'm wrong as I'd love to see him get back to the level he was as he was just incredible to watch in his prime. By all accounts, that incident in the bar was a real eye opener for him but that could be nonsense as its just second hand info.

    Anyway, I think and hope we will see a return to the more witty, non gangster imitation in the build up to this one. I wonder if the purse is still going to charity.


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    #2104
    Still Ill
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    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    If this fight was 2 years ago I'd have no doubts at all and you'd be surprised if Donald got out of the 1st.

    He hasn't been living the life required to be an athlete at the top of his game

    I still think he'll win but I just have doubts now. I know this is subjective but to me he just doesn't look anywhere near the same athlete he was before. I watched the Siver fight again recently and the shape he was in was incredible. Like a flexible piece of iron for lack of a better description. Contrast that to the Khabib fight and whilst he was in shape he just didn't look close to the athlete he was v Siver and Aldo etc.

    He looks older than he should too which is not surprising given the binge lifestyle he's been leading.

    Hope I'm wrong as I'd love to see him get back to the level he was as he was just incredible to watch in his prime. By all accounts, that incident in the bar was a real eye opener for him but that could be nonsense as its just second hand info.

    Anyway, I think and hope we will see a return to the more witty, non gangster imitation in the build up to this one. I wonder if the purse is still going to charity.

    By what accounts was it an eye opener?


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    #2105
    pastorbarrett
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    Whatsapp accounts.


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    #2106
    super_furry
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    I don't see the fight going ahead. Something will come up be it an injury, suspension or whatever, but I just can't see him fighting again.


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    #2107
    Mellor
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    The Nal wrote: »
    I was defending Conor here. Hes not lazy. Hes put on a lot of muscle in the last year, hence why hes too big for 155. Hes been working his arse off and is very committed.
    Too big for 155?

    How big do you think he is?


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    #2108
    BDI
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    Man Vs ManUre wrote: »
    Lol. Do u see an eye socket that looks like it survived a shark bite in the wwe??

    People have died in the wwe


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    #2109
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,030 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    BDI wrote: »
    People have died in the wwe

    From a fall. What has that got to do with anything here. :confused:
    The minute a figh tis announced, this thread kicks it up a gear. January will be another level with every off work and full-time trolling.


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    #2110
    BDI
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    Mellor wrote: »
    From a fall. What has that got to do with anything here. :confused:
    The minute a figh tis announced, this thread kicks it up a gear. January will be another level with every off work and full-time trolling.

    Can you see the post I quoted?


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    #2111
    All_in_Flynn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,159 ✭✭✭All_in_Flynn


    Still Ill wrote: »
    By what accounts was it an eye opener?

    Ah I've just heard second hand from a few lads who train in SBG that he was ashamed/embarrassed about the incident and has stopped the constant sesh. Could be nonsense but he is training a lot at the moment by all accounts and has been for a while now.


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    #2112
    Mellor
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    BDI wrote: »
    Can you see the post I quoted?

    I did. But I'm not sure what it's trying to say tbh.

    Your point that the BMF was a bit WWE made sense.
    I'm not sure how we got from there to shark bites and Owen Hart falling from the rigging.


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    #2113
    Still Ill
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    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    Ah I've just heard second hand from a few lads who train in SBG that he was ashamed/embarrassed about the incident and has stopped the constant sesh. Could be nonsense but he is training a lot at the moment by all accounts and has been for a while now.

    I'd really hope so.. Just feel that it's gone past the point of retribution now. I used to be a fan.. Just can't like him anymore. At least if he's training for the fight it'll keep him out of trouble for a while, I guess.


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    #2114
    Effects
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    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    Ah I've just heard second hand from a few lads who train in SBG that he was ashamed/embarrassed about the incident and has stopped the constant sesh..

    Nah, he was still up to worse stuff after sucker punching the guy in the pub.
    Don't think it affected his ability or desire to session. I doubt he was ashamed. Just worried about how it would affect his brand.

    He's back training now because he has a fight lined up.


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    #2115
    Esse85
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    He seems to be like Tyson Fury in that if he's not in the gym or training, he'll soon find himself in trouble be it mentally or physically.


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    #2116
    Pighead
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    Any word of a Press Conference happening this side of Christmas?


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    #2117
    All_in_Flynn
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    Effects wrote: »
    Nah, he was still up to worse stuff after sucker punching the guy in the pub.
    Don't think it affected his ability or desire to session. I doubt he was ashamed. Just worried about how it would affect his brand.

    He's back training now because he has a fight lined up.

    What has he been up to since the pub incident? I didn’t see anything in press etc?


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    #2118
    Man Vs ManUre
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    Pighead wrote: »
    Any word of a Press Conference happening this side of Christmas?

    The week leading up to the ufc245 probably, tho that card is very stacked there may not be room for Mcgregor and his theatrics. But if he has to do a trip to the US then it would make sense to do it then and have him front row to watch both featherweight and welterweight title fights.
    At least there is no chance of him having to do a joint presser with Khabib for his fight in April.


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    #2119
    US2
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    There is so much stupid in this it's hard to explain. If you want a laugh have a listen.

    Ewan McKenna on OffTheBall.


    https://youtu.be/neYlU-gP4vk


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    #2120
    The Rooster
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    US2 wrote: »
    There is so much stupid in this it's hard to explain. If you want a laugh have a listen.

    Ewan McKenna on OffTheBall.


    https://youtu.be/neYlU-gP4vk

    Don't know how [snipped] still manages to get airtime. Calling Gay Byrne a "vile pr!ck" the day after the man died I thought would have ended him in Ireland. But Spewan still gets work and clicks :mad:


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    #2121
    Effects
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    What a waste of time to spend writing a book like that.


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    #2122
    TwoMonthsOff
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    What a wanker. What is his problem with people loving their country and supporting their sportsmen and women?


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    #2123
    dulux99
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    Ewan MacKenna wasn't hugged enough as a child and hates happiness.


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    #2124
    Duff
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    Anyone got a rough idea on ticket prices? I'll be over there from the 17-21st of Jan and might go if it isn't insane money.


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    #2125
    pastorbarrett
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    Helwani reporting source in camp noting that the bout was specified at 170 because he's 'a bad mother****er.'

    Look, I want to see him winning, but honestly think even he'd be more competitive against Khabib at 155 than Jorge at 170. Unpopular opinion, I'd imagine.

    Jorge is more experienced, good grappler, bigger, superior kicker, boxing at least on par if not better etc.


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    #2126
    US2
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    pastorbarrett wrote: »
    Helwani reporting source in camp noting that the bout was specified at 170 because he's 'a bad mother****er.'

    Look, I want to see him winning, but honestly think even he'd be more competitive against Khabib at 155 than Jorge at 170. Unpopular opinion, I'd imagine.

    Jorge is more experienced, good grappler, bigger, superior kicker, boxing at least on par if not better etc.

    Jorge wont grapple him hell stand an bang. McGregor is a much better boxer than masvidal ffs. Masvival would absorb his punches tho until he gasses


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    #2127
    The Ayatolla
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    Duff wrote: »
    Anyone got a rough idea on ticket prices? I'll be over there from the 17-21st of Jan and might go if it isn't insane money.

    Prob looking at around 400-500 USD for tickets in the upper tier.


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    #2128
    simongurnick
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    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Prob looking at around 400-500 USD for tickets in the upper tier.

    Is it in houston? At the football stadium? Would be a massive crowd then


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    #2129
    The Ayatolla
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    Vegas.


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    #2130
    sc86
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    Id say there will be half the amount of irish travelling to this compared the previous fights , should be interesting to see just how much the hype train has been derailed


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    #2131
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    sc86 wrote: »
    Id say there will be half the amount of irish travelling to this compared the previous fights , should be interesting to see just how much the hype train has been derailed

    The timing is bad for travelling. I'd like to get over myself


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