Porthallian wrote: » Enjoyed everything except his post fight interview. Please stop the Conor impression James. Even changes his accent, it's ludicrous. "Who do you want to fight next?" "All of them". He tries too hard. If he just let his fighting do the talking he'd be grand and win far more fans.
Whelo79 wrote: » His persona is just so unlikeable, I just can't take to him at all. The only thing I actually like about him is his bjj skills. Unquestionably a fantastic talent when it hits the ground. That little move in the scramble, after the initial takedown, to wrap up the leg and transition to the back so quickly and smoothly was beautiful.
rob316 wrote: » And I've met him a few times, trained with him and he's a really nice kid. The persona is awful though but they all seem to have this mouthy scumbag attitude.
Mr. Karate wrote: » Alot of Irish fighters seem to have this idea that if they act like Conor they'll get his big paydays. Conor atleast backed up his big mouth and did fight the top guys [and lost to some of them] thus earning his pay checks. Discount Conor Gallagher is being protected all the way, fighting cans, and yet is the main event. This will wear thin on the audience eventually.
AlmightyCushion wrote: » McGregor wasn't just a mouth either. His was pretty funny and his trash talk was good. He was genuinely entertaining to watch and listen too. He didn't just roar 'I'm the best' over and over again. These guys don't realise it was that part of McGregor we loved (and his fighting as well obviously).
Vim Fuego wrote: » Same as - he's a nice chap, it's jarring to hear the persona speaking. If it gets him paid, I won't begrudge him but it doesn't work for me personally. Beautiful trip to the back take and looked excellent and controlling after that. Great performance.
Porthallian wrote: » His jiu-jitsu is off the charts. Has to be one of the best in Ireland at his age.
Mellor wrote: » Really? I know he was highly touted as a juvenile blue belt going to worlds. But nothing really came of that. Kinda assumed he reasonably focused on MMA after that. At this point there are guy age focused fully on jiu jitsu.
Porthallian wrote: » I meant in high-level MMA, not necessarily just world jiu-jitsu comps. Can you name anyone better?
Mellor wrote: » I wasn’t talking about worldwide jiu jitsu either. I meant just among younger Irish guys. But not mma specific. There’s a few of young black belts it’s at ECJJ like Tom Halpin. In MMA specifically I’m can’t think of too many bjj focused guys. Richie Smullen is pretty high ranked in SBG.
ASOT wrote: » Kiefer graduated from the Cathal Pendred school of head movement with full marks.
Whelo79 wrote: » I've been watching KSW tonight too. I'm always hugely impressed with show they put on. Visually it always looks amazing and tonight is no different. It looks like it's in a warehouse, fighters are coming down to the octagon from the upper level via a cage elevator, everything lit up in a real dim industrial orange colour. Few fans in attendance too just sitting at ringside seats. The fights have been OK, nothing special.
Whelo79 wrote: » I see Sinead Kavanagh pushing hard for the Cyborg fight lately. I only see that going one way. All Cyborg, and she finishes it whenever she wants (10 seconds, 1 minute, 2 rounds, whenever).
Whelo79 wrote: » Pedro Carvalho (SBG) is up against Patricio Pitbull tomorrow night for the Bellator Featerweight title as part of the Featherweight Grand Prix. I'd love to see him get the win. I remember watching him as the main event up in Drogheda on a Cage Legacy card only a couple of years ago. Some journey, that was in a small dance hall and most of the crowd had already gone home by the time his fight was on.
LollipopJimmy wrote: » Was there myself that night, pretty sure that was the night McGregor turned up too to support Lee Hammond. Such a well rounded fighter and nice guy. Hope he gets the win
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