UFC 257 Poirier vs McGregor 2

bunnyboxer · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

He's starting to remind me of Ronda Rousey.

He's a top 6 fighter at that weight, nothing more.

calabi yau · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Delighted for Poirier, what a fighter / person

DrumSteve · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Is that his first knock out loss?

RoryMac · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

eagle eye wrote: »

It's 1-1, the fans will pay for a rubber match.

That won't be the next fight for Poirier who'll fight the title next so who next for McGregor?

peejay1986 · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Whelo79 wrote: »

Agree on this, his stance was completely different to every other fight we've seen. Slightly more squared, heavier on his lead leg, didn't have that zippy in and out motion that we've always seen. Keep the boxing for boxing, get back to the MMA.

I think his leg was ****ed very early on. He completely ignored the kicks and paid the price quickly.

He wouldn't make the same mistake again, but shouldn't have ignored them this time.

Donegal Overlanding · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Hellotonever wrote: »

Im literally a millionaire but yeah stay mad.

Mcgregor is pathetic this fight.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA thanks for the free money McNugget you washedo ut cokehead

Another desperate jealous individual. Boards would be so much better without these types.

Mellor · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

McGregor on Pts

EagererBeaver wrote: »

I hope that's not the beginning of a hint that it was an early stoppage...

Absolutely not.
He was caught with a few flush and knocked down. Would be silly to let him eat more undefended shots.

All_in_Flynn · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

walshb wrote: »

Conor’s speed not what it was.

Not near as springy or explosive..

This is it. The reactions just aren’t there anymore. I’d say he looked and felt great in camp but it’s a fight that shows it.

I’ll also say this, I thought he looked in excellent shape prior to the weight cut but I think he was frail looking today. His face drawn. Just didn’t look great on the eye test.

He’s still capable of competing at this level obv but I just can’t see him getting back to the top. He has made his fortune. Go and enjoy it. Was great to see an Irish man make it to the very top and I had some amazing times travelling to his fights. But I would personally prefer if he hung them up.

Bunny Colvin · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Conor didn't look too bad in there but his stance has changed and he's not mixing it up enough. Compare that Conor to the one that fought Alvarez, night and day. I wouldn't say he's finished but he has plenty to work on if he wants to make a proper go of it.

eagle eye · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Hellotonever wrote:

Im literally a millionaire but yeah stay mad.
Mcgregor is pathetic this fight.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA thanks for the free money McNugget you washedo ut cokehead

I don't care at all about it much.
You in the other hand are coming across as crazy, as spiteful and likely a liar.

calabi yau · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

RoryMac wrote: »

That won't be the next fight for Poirier who'll fight the title next so who next for McGregor?

Gaethje or the new guy

ctrl-alt-delete · 24-01-2021 05:50AM

Jesus he can attract some idiots to here.

He sounds devastated, he reckoned he was at his best pre-fight. Inactivity will be some of it but he is as much to blame for that.

Earlier in their careers and that would have ended much like the first. Mcgregor caught him with his best but this time Porier took it.

24-01-2021 05:51AM

McGregor by Sub

He's not going anywhere.

kona · 24-01-2021 05:51AM

Bullocks wrote: »

I think that's the one thing MacGregor has going for him left, most of us will still pay for another fight either way with him

"Pay"

LurkerNo1 · 24-01-2021 05:51AM

Thought Dustins movement in defence was really stand out. Made McGregor miss so many strikes and countered him well. Some beautiful jabs too. Fantastic game plan overall, the takedown and leg kicks just weathered Conor.

505_ · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

McGregor by Sub

Wow unbelievable! Thought he was gonna get the knockout in the second but the leg kicks stopped McGregor in his tracks

peejay1986 · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

Genuinely pleased for Poirier though. The lad is so damn likeable - in and out of the octagon - and he took his chance tonight.

Donegal Overlanding · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

Normally my resting heart rate is about 65-70 and my stress level is literally on the absolute green part, the lowest it can get on my Samsung phone. Even 5 minutes after this fight Im sitting at 96bpm and the stress level is right at the top of the scale!!!

Zero-Cool · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

McGregor by Sub

Great performance out of Dustin, i think Conor thought it would be as easy as he thought and took him for granted. Hopefully he does stick around and get a few fights in but wouldn't be surprised if he gave it up. Can't imagine a card he doesn't main event but would love to see him get into the LW mix a bit.

Mehaffey1 · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

McGregor by Sub

Wasn't the same McGregor in there at all, time goes by for everyone even Conor. Great performance by Poirier who hated every minute of the fight camp build up and even first round being in the spotlight with a psycho. He's a true champion and would love to see him against Chandler next.

walshb · 24-01-2021 05:52AM

Poirier by Sub

Bunny Colvin wrote: »

Conor didn't look too bad in there but his stance has changed and he's not mixing it up enough. Compare that Conor to the one that fought Alvarez, night and day. I wouldn't say he's finished but he has plenty to work on if he wants to make a proper go of it.

It’s down to speed and explosiveness..

He is heavier and more laboured now.

His success and game rely heavily on springy speed and snap..

mdwexford · 24-01-2021 05:53AM

Some of the comments are obviously so dumb.

You need to be active and sharp in this game. Dustin has been taking out killers for the last three years while Conor has been basically on the shelf.

Conor will be back and is still a top class fighter.

eagle eye · 24-01-2021 05:53AM

RoryMac wrote:

That won't be the next fight for Poirier who'll fight the title next so who next for McGregor?

Probably something handy like Tony who looks shot and is still ranked. They'll do whatever it takes to keep.him relevant for another fight with Poirier.

Blanco100 · 24-01-2021 05:53AM

The hunger is gone. Too much money to ever be hungry for it again. One dimensional camp as someone said, full of boxing cutting corners. Poirier looks basic enough too.

You can't live that lifestyle and be at your optimum. I think he will still be fighting in 3 or 4 years when the €€€ has dried up to be honest.

mirwillbeback · 24-01-2021 05:53AM

Jon Anik ; “ Conor, all class always”

Irony at its finest.

weldoninhio · 24-01-2021 05:53AM

Hellotonever wrote: »

Im literally a millionaire but yeah stay mad.

Mcgregor is pathetic this fight.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA thanks for the free money McNugget you washedo ut cokehead

You got 33/1 for Poirier to win?? Or is maths not your forte??

ctrl-alt-delete · 24-01-2021 05:54AM

peejay1986 wrote: »

Genuinely pleased for Poirier though. The lad is so damn likeable - in and out of the octagon - and he took his chance tonight.

Same here.

I wanted McGregor to win but its not how I felt about his other defeats. I admire Dustin from what I have seen, hope he gets the belt at some stage. He believes he is the champ now.

eagle eye · 24-01-2021 05:54AM

All_in_Flynn wrote:

Iâ€™ll also say this, I thought he looked in excellent shape prior to the weight cut but I think he was frail looking today. His face drawn. Just didnâ€™t look great on the eye test.

I thought he looked great tonight.
He is blaming the calf kick for what happened.

Bunny Colvin · 24-01-2021 05:55AM

walshb wrote: »

It’s down to speed and explosiveness..

He is heavier and more laboured now.

His success and game rely heavily on springy speed and snap..

Yeah he looks more laboured for sure. The in and out he had doesn't really seem to be there.

EagererBeaver · 24-01-2021 05:55AM

Whelo79 wrote: »

Agree on this, his stance was completely different to every other fight we've seen. Slightly more squared, heavier on his lead leg, didn't have that zippy in and out motion that we've always seen. Keep the boxing for boxing, get back to the MMA.

Think it was DC that compared it to Nate Diaz's approach, and that was exactly for McGregor went after him in the second fight. I remember McGregor either in the interview or the press conference talking about his leg being in bits because he'd been kicking the ****e out of Nate's all night.

You can only get away with having no respect for someone's shots if you can blast anyone out of it at any given time. Poirier is infinitely better and tougher (possibly/probably as a result of not draining himself to 145) and ate quite a few solid ones, including several left hands. You could see he felt them but was never stung. Once it was apparent that he wasn't going anywhere early, McGregor needed to protect the leg far more. Just didn't do it, and paid for it.

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