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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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mloc123

Tazzimus wrote: »

Why?

Was it not pretty much confirmed to be in Jan at 170lbs?

Sorry, completely missed that. Last time I checked in it was all still unconfirmed. Did they officially announce?

Tazzimus

mloc123 wrote: »

Assume at this point that January fight it not happening?

Why?

Was it not pretty much confirmed to be in Jan at 170lbs?

mloc123

Assume at this point that January fight it not happening?

rob316

Ya know watching that interview you can tell he feels stupid in that hat and suit, he's a fairly quiet guy in reality.
If he was looking for a persona he could of done the Mr America type guy with his strong military family background.
You can't argue against his decisions though, he went from getting cut to headlining one of the biggest PPV of the year for the WW title. He's also a excellent fighter.

dashoonage

ASOT wrote: »

I wouldn't be so sure. From this alone he's already said he's toned it back a bit. What will they do if he drops the gimmick while he's champ? They can hardly cut him.

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ASOT

Effects wrote: »

If he wins the belt he'll keep the gimmick going. What's he going to do, go back to the boring Colby they were going to drop?

I wouldn't be so sure. From this alone he's already said he's toned it back a bit. What will they do if he drops the gimmick while he's champ? They can hardly cut him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQRMxivohcI

Effects

If he wins the belt he'll keep the gimmick going. What's he going to do, go back to the boring Colby they were going to drop?

ASOT

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Not really , in recent years because of McGregor success a lot have tried to create a persona but that's just for cash so you can't blame them

If you think about it most of the US star nearly all of them with a wrestling back ground are lads who have been through college and are well educated ,

I heard some speaking about Colby Covington recently and said when they meet him what we see is not anything like the real guy,
He was close to being cut and made up a persona that is nothing like the him and since it worked so well for him he won't break character at all when camera's are around but he is playing a character and not really like that at all ,

Spot on about Colby, he's gonna drop the act when he wins the belt on Saturday id say.

yourdeadwright

Effects wrote: »

Aren't most MMA stars tasteless?

Not really , in recent years because of McGregor success a lot have tried to create a persona but that's just for cash so you can't blame them

If you think about it most of the US star nearly all of them with a wrestling back ground are lads who have been through college and are well educated ,

I heard some speaking about Colby Covington recently and said when they meet him what we see is not anything like the real guy,
He was close to being cut and made up a persona that is nothing like the him and since it worked so well for him he won't break character at all when camera's are around but he is playing a character and not really like that at all ,

Effects

theballz wrote: »

The only difference is he's irish and a tasteless knacker at that.

Aren't most MMA stars tasteless?

theballz

mdwexford wrote: »

Yeah beating people gets you more highly regarded. Who knew.

Big difference there.

The only difference is he's irish and a tasteless knacker at that.

xtal191

monty_python wrote: »

Dana white says if Conor beats cowboy and kabib beats Tony then the rematch is on

https://youtu.be/XEbfvilNDqE

I hope not

Man Vs ManUre

Big cut on top of Conor nose and eye bruising in his latest pic on Instagram. He is one hard bad+@rd. Beard is bushiest I have ever seen on him.

JJayoo

Dana White says a lot of things

monty_python

Dana white says if Conor beats cowboy and kabib beats Tony then the rematch is on

https://youtu.be/XEbfvilNDqE

The Nal

xtal191 wrote: »

He should retire if he cant beat Cowboy

Thats the plan apparently

xtal191

Doff wrote: »

Seems the path is pretty obvious if he beats cowboy, but where does he go if he loses?

He should retire if he cant beat Cowboy

Doff

Seems the path is pretty obvious if he beats cowboy, but where does he go if he loses?

Frank Bullitt

mdwexford wrote: »

Yeah beating people gets you more highly regarded. Who knew.

Big difference there.

Really? Aldo out cold, Conor doing that in front of Aldos corner? Sounds damn similar to me.

Man Vs ManUre

Whelo79 wrote: »

He said himself Edwards raised his fists first and where he was brought up you don't do that if you're not ready to fight. It doesn't excuse it but I know if someone raises their fists to me I'm not waiting around to let them throw first.

I like Masvidal, the sport needs these crazy characters. But there’s no way Edwards was threatening to fight in that situation. And he only got hit and cut cos the attack was so out of the blue. Masvidal pretty lucky there that Edwards took it so well, and didn’t react looking for a payout like some of the fellas on the bus in brooklynn.

Whelo79

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Yeah, he turns pretty nasty when he feels wronged. And he seems to feel wronged pretty easily.
There really wasn’t much need for him to give the 3 piece and soda to a not fully expecting Edwards, just cos of a few trash words being fired at him during his interview. He acted all tough with Bisping also one time, and even with his big gang with him he still didn’t try his kfc delivery on mike!!

He said himself Edwards raised his fists first and where he was brought up you don't do that if you're not ready to fight. It doesn't excuse it but I know if someone raises their fists to me I'm not waiting around to let them throw first.

Whelo79

eagle eye wrote: »

And jumping around and slapping the ground like a scum bag in front of somebody who is out cold and could be in seriously bad condition.

Slapping the ground like a scumbag? Hahaha

Do you think people can just instantly compartmentalise their feelings and emotions the second they beat someone? Himself and Askren had been at each other verbally for months, tension builds, emotions ride high. Askren even came out afterwards and said he deserved that reaction from Masvidal.

Axwell

Mean Laqueefa wrote: »

Axwell will give atleast 4 warnings ( And do his best to keep trolls in check)

All the warnings have been given long ago..at this stage if people choose to ignore them they have only themselves to blame

Mean Laqueefa

This thread will be great for a lil while, then turn back into utter ****e the closer the fights comes, Im dreading it and yet will still read.

We will have the usual posting hatred and vice versa, madness in a group of adults.

Predictions Fight

Conor early or cowboy late, i do think conor can get up from under cowboy if taken down, on the feet i feel conor has a bit more but feck who knows.

Predictions Thread

Mellor will be correct so check your posts (Love ya)

Axwell will give atleast 4 warnings ( And do his best to keep trolls in check)
Usual thank brigade of any negative if McGregor,

WalshB WILL turn up and soapbox
Wheldhino will thank everything if Conor negative
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Bud
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mdwexford

Eircom_Sucks wrote: »

amazing , he ko's askren with a quick knee

beats down nate ( who anybody with a gas tank can )

now all of a sudden he's the man

wasnt as highly regarded before them

Yeah beating people gets you more highly regarded. Who knew.

Gintonious wrote: »

Yeah...awful bad form.

Big difference there.

Frank Bullitt

eagle eye wrote: »

And jumping around and slapping the ground like a scum bag in front of somebody who is out cold and could be in seriously bad condition.

Yeah...awful bad form.

Man Vs ManUre

eagle eye wrote: »

And jumping around and slapping the ground like a scum bag in front of somebody who is out cold and could be in seriously bad condition.

Yeah, he turns pretty nasty when he feels wronged. And he seems to feel wronged pretty easily.
There really wasn’t much need for him to give the 3 piece and soda to a not fully expecting Edwards, just cos of a few trash words being fired at him during his interview. He acted all tough with Bisping also one time, and even with his big gang with him he still didn’t try his kfc delivery on mike!!

eagle eye

Whelo79 wrote:

I like him, he's super laid back and chill one minute and the next he's throwing slaps backstage or KO'ing someone with a flying knee. Entertainment at it's best right there!

And jumping around and slapping the ground like a scum bag in front of somebody who is out cold and could be in seriously bad condition.

Whelo79

Eircom_Sucks wrote: »

amazing , he ko's askren with a quick knee

beats down nate ( who anybody with a gas tank can )

now all of a sudden he's the man

wasnt as highly regarded before them

You're forgetting about him sending Till to dreamland and shortly afterwards giving Edwards the three piece and soda backstage. All adding to some hope around him.

Masvidal has been around for a loooong time, he's well respected and comes to fight. His last 6 loses were all by decision with 5 of them being split decisions. He claims to have changed things up stylistically as he's such of these decision loses and that can't be argued with in recent results.

I like him, he's super laid back and chill one minute and the next he's throwing slaps backstage or KO'ing someone with a flying knee. Entertainment at it's best right there!

Frank Bullitt

Homelander wrote: »

Well he also demolished Darren Till. It's a good run of wins.

Only rewatched that recently. Masvidals counters and combos were glorious.