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

derfderf wrote: »

If Conor comes back, i don't think it will be because he has the hunger back. I wouldn't be surprised if its the only way to keep some stability and focus in life.

I don't exactly love my job, but it helps keep my life on track. I'd probably fall in to some bad habits if i didn't have it (terrible eating and sleeping patterns). With the temptations all around Conor, this might be one of the things that keeps him on the straight and narrow. Even if he's not the champ, he'll be competing, keeping fit, and keeping occupied. Compare that to the Conor between 2016 and 2020.

The truth is, fighters have a limited shelf life. If you've taken the kind of damage as Conor has theres just no going back to who you were in your prime. Its well documented that boxers or any sportsman that does high impact activities have lower gray matter brain mass, slower response times, lower creativity, ability to learn as they get to their mid 30s. Generally you're killing your brain.

It happened to Muhammad Ali. It happened to Tony Ferguson. And McGregor.

derfderf

If Conor comes back, i don't think it will be because he has the hunger back. I wouldn't be surprised if its the only way to keep some stability and focus in life.

I don't exactly love my job, but it helps keep my life on track. I'd probably fall in to some bad habits if i didn't have it (terrible eating and sleeping patterns). With the temptations all around Conor, this might be one of the things that keeps him on the straight and narrow. Even if he's not the champ, he'll be competing, keeping fit, and keeping occupied. Compare that to the Conor between 2016 and 2020.

brendanwalsh

walshb wrote: »

Well,

One was a career pro boxer claiming to be best ever

The other, a complete novice chancing his arm.

So slice it whatever way you want, Floyd was the embarrassments

Actually it was a tactic by Floyd.

He barely threw anything in the first four rounds.

People thought mcgregor was winning.

Roddy and John were licking their lips in the corner between rounds thinking they were beating the best boxer in the world.

Then Connor gassed and Floyd put on a spectacle for the fans. It was his most enjoyable fight for a lint time . He had no respect for mcgregors power and walked him down for six rounds wearing him down comfortably until he got the TKO. He barely broke a sweat . If he was more spiteful he’d have finished him sooner but he also gave the fans value for money, which is really what it was about after the farce of the Pacquaio fight. McGregor truly had no chance. Canelo Alvarez would blow Connor’s head all the way out of Vegas in one round.

As for SBG, John said today they were shocked by the leg kicks. Anyone who watches MMA knows the low calf kick has been the in voque technique for at least the last 18 months, it happens one fight an event where some keeps chopping away at a calf. Shocking. They are out of touch with the sport and out of their depth as his coaching staff.

Hellotonever wrote: »

All of Mayweather's bouts take 10 rounds or more man. Its his M.O as the most defensive boxer out there. He's a point scorer.

What was pathetic though, was seeing the UFC's most aggressive Striker get chased around by boxing's most defensive.

Well,

One was a career pro boxer claiming to be best ever

The other, a complete novice chancing his arm.

So slice it whatever way you want, Floyd was the embarrassments

walshb wrote: »

Not at all..

He knew there were millions out there that would buy into the fight and the believing it possible..

I bought the fight..

And, it was Floyd IMO that came out the real loser. Having to take ten rds to get the job done!!!

There were countless boxing fans making out it was some sort of result and vindication..

Yeh right. So called TBE taking ten rds to finally get a compete novice out of there, that any boxer who went for it would have gotten the job done in no time.

All of Mayweather's bouts take 10 rounds or more man. Its his M.O as the most defensive boxer out there. He's a point scorer.

What was pathetic though, was seeing the UFC's most aggressive Striker get chased around by boxing's most defensive.

Hellotonever wrote: »

For tens of millions can you blame him?

Not at all..

He knew there were millions out there that would buy into the fight and the believing it possible..

I bought the fight..

And, it was Floyd IMO that came out the real loser. Having to take ten rds to get the job done!!!

There were countless boxing fans making out it was some sort of result and vindication..

Yeh right. So called TBE taking ten rds to finally get a compete novice out of there, that any boxer who went for it would have gotten the job done in no time.

walshb wrote: »

Please...stop!!!!!!

You can bet there will be McGregor nuts that will either believe that he can, or believe that McGregor believes he can....

Conor never believed he’d beat Floyd, but he fooled many into them believing.

Pure spoof!

For tens of millions can you blame him?

Hellotonever wrote: »

Does anyone here really think McGregor can beat Pacquiao?

Or is this another cynical cash-grab like the Mayweather fight?

Please...stop!!!!!!

You can bet there will be McGregor nuts that will either believe that he can, or believe that McGregor believes he can....

Conor never believed he’d beat Floyd, but he fooled many into them believing.

Pure spoof!

Does anyone here really think McGregor can beat Pacquiao?

Or is this another cynical cash-grab like the Mayweather fight?

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Ariel Helwani interview?
FFS, it was Ariel that said that & John just said yes

No, while Ariel might have said it first (I'd have to check), John referenced it repeatedly. He certainly didn't just say "yes".

Perhaps watch it again and concentrate.

H8GHOTI

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Kavanagh calling for McGregor v Poirier III for the belt in May.

What planet is he on?

Ariel Helwani interview?
FFS, it was Ariel that said that & John just said yes.

I agree he doesn’t deserve a title shot but Poirier does. Khabib doesn’t look like he’s coming back. So if Poirier’s next fight is the rematch what do you do with the belt? Just leave it vacant?

Ush1

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Kavanagh calling for McGregor v Poirier III for the belt in May.

What planet is he on?

He said if he doesn't get the rematch he might drift off into boxing. Christ, doesn't sound too focused on being an MMA champ so.

themandan6611

He is now a gate-keeper, due to inactivity and losses at LW he is lucky to be top 7 and could seriously lose to anyone in the top 10 due to his decline, never mind a title shot :eek:

rob316

Just going to say the same, what planet is he on. No way Dana would book that. Conor who has one win at 155

OneLungDavy

Deleted User wrote: »

Kavanagh calling for McGregor v Poirier III for the belt in May.

What planet is he on?

If McGregor gets a title shot I'm done with streaming UFC fights.

Kavanagh calling for McGregor v Poirier III for the belt in May.

What planet is he on?

Physicskid9

DodoDojo wrote: »

I wonder how long it is going to take until he realises the Mcgregor Fast system isn't working. It might work for cycling but not for fighting. The old school methods are tried and tested and just plain work.

And what would they be?

ginoginelli

yourdeadwright wrote: »

If getting beat by Dustin means your down then there won't be many fighters left in the light weight division ,

This is not boxing you fight the best of the best every time out, People will lose fights ,

Yep. I'm wouldnt be guite calling for him to retire yet. (Although its probably the smarter decision)

It was pretty even up unti the ko and Dustin's cream of the crop competition too.

He does need to make some big adjustments though. Weight class, cardio issues, stance and style, trainers and sparring partners all really need to be scrutinized.

DodoDojo

I wonder how long it is going to take until he realises the Mcgregor Fast system isn't working. It might work for cycling but not for fighting. The old school methods are tried and tested and just plain work.

Physicskid9

clsmooth wrote: »

I felt this fight was like Diaz 1. McGregor trying to land a big left. Loaded up and missed a couple of big ones in the second round before he gassed. Poirier caught him with some good leg kicks which obviously contributed but then we got the McGregor ‘brick wall’ moment halfway through the second round where he slows down, gets hit and suddenly looks gassed and in big trouble.

He’s a flat track bully. Great when he’s fresh and going forward but once someone lets him wear himself out for a round and then walks him down he has nothing to offer. Very disappointed with how he reacted. He blew his knee out in the Holloway fight and took the initiative and took it to the ground. In this case he wilted.

He didn't "gas". He got clipped with a counter right hook, put against the cage and teed off on.

clsmooth

I felt this fight was like Diaz 1. McGregor trying to land a big left. Loaded up and missed a couple of big ones in the second round before he gassed. Poirier caught him with some good leg kicks which obviously contributed but then we got the McGregor ‘brick wall’ moment halfway through the second round where he slows down, gets hit and suddenly looks gassed and in big trouble.

He’s a flat track bully. Great when he’s fresh and going forward but once someone lets him wear himself out for a round and then walks him down he has nothing to offer. Very disappointed with how he reacted. He blew his knee out in the Holloway fight and took the initiative and took it to the ground. In this case he wilted.

glasso wrote: »

Cerrone?

Diaz?

yourdeadwright wrote: »

If getting beat by Dustin means your down then there won't be many fighters left in the light weight division ,

This is not boxing you fight the best of the best every time out, People will lose fights ,

Cerrone?

yourdeadwright

Hellotonever wrote: »

Its sad that Ferguson vs Mcgregor is the most likely at this point and they're both incredibly out of their game.

Ferguson is suffering from severe mental illness (possibly brought by repeated head trauma?). He's just a shadow of his former self. If Conor wins who cares?If Ferguson wins it just cements what everyone else is thinking: Its time for Conor to retire.

If getting beat by Dustin means your down then there won't be many fighters left in the light weight division ,

This is not boxing you fight the best of the best every time out, People will lose fights ,

ginoginelli wrote: »

Hes probably out for 6 months minimum now due to ko and then to do another training camp. Hopefully something will arise by then.

Tony probably makes the most sense, but ye, it's not exactly super exciting.

Its sad that Ferguson vs Mcgregor is the most likely at this point and they're both incredibly out of their game.

Ferguson is suffering from severe mental illness (possibly brought by repeated head trauma?). He's just a shadow of his former self. If Conor wins who cares?If Ferguson wins it just cements what everyone else is thinking: Its time for Conor to retire.

ginoginelli

BigMo1 wrote: »

He won the 4th round comfortably. It's pretty difficult to know where he stands at the moment in all honesty, Dustin has wins over Conor and Gaethje now, he's likely the best LW active. I don't know what's best for Conor, a fight against Tony or Nate 3 feel like it makes sense but don't get me too excited.

Agree. Proved a lot of people wrong that night.

Hes probably out for 6 months minimum now due to ko and then to do another training camp. Hopefully something will arise by then.

Tony probably makes the most sense, but ye, it's not exactly super exciting.

BigMo1

eddie73 wrote: »

He struggled after the 2 rounds. Did a lot of running around the ring. I think Alvarez was his last impressive fight. Would like to see him hit his form again, but can't see it from now on.

He won the 4th round comfortably. It's pretty difficult to know where he stands at the moment in all honesty, Dustin has wins over Conor and Gaethje now, he's likely the best LW active. I don't know what's best for Conor, a fight against Tony or Nate 3 feel like it makes sense but don't get me too excited.

walshb wrote: »

Personally I think that was both his best performance and best win

He showed an awful lot in there that night.....against a strong and big man...

Sure, he may have had more impressive looking wins, but that night he showed more than any other night...

Agree. Proved a lot of people wrong that night.