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Official Conor McGregor Thread (READ MOD WARNING IN OP)

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OK guys,

The dust has cleared on the disaster that was the last thread. The biggest culprits won't be joining us here (Or anywhere else on the forum). Others have been warned in PMs.

This thread is a clean slate for everyone but there will be zero tolerance on it.

I remind all users to take a fresh look at the charter before posting here.

FIGHTER BASHING OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

It doesn't take a Masters in English to know the difference between a negative opinion of somebody and name calling.

This Thread is for all things about Connor that won't go into event threads. I.E. all speculation about opponents, his twitter posts, public appearances and media.

Once a fight has been announced and an event named all news relating to that fight can go into the event thread.

My own opinion on McGrogor vs Sanchez (Finally), this is an awful fight for sanchez I think. Especially if he loses to Connor at WW he is finished. Diego gets by with half decent striking and wrestling and the rest on athleticism and aggression.

Conors footwork is just too good to be held against the fence and isnt that much smaller than Diego. If Connor loses he'll probably get his wrist slapped by Dana and told to wise up and stick to 145, worst case scenario. Diego has much much more to lose in this fight and I think his emotions will get the best of him and we'll see something similar to Brimage.

But being honest I don't see the fight happening. Dana is probably getting a bit sick of fighters calling opponents out so publicly and he and his match makers will still want to be seen as the ones pulling the strings.

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threeball

Blay wrote: »

He doesn't hold back talking about it anyway :pac:

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/522129268755922944

Ridiculous crap. I don't see the point in insulting a guy he has no interest or benefit in fighting and has no real beef with. Its one thing if he's trying to get a title shot but insulting guys for the sake of it just comes off as a bit scummy.
He's had a few pops at Siver now and I haven't seen a response yet.

And whooping them by grabbing an equalizer with the last kick of the game when we should have been bet out the gate. He should definitely stick to the game he's in.

Witcher

civis_liberalis wrote: »

Things I learned on twitter this evening.

1. Conor McGregor does not understand football.

He doesn't hold back talking about it anyway :pac:

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/522129268755922944

civis_liberalis

Things I learned on twitter this evening.

1. Conor McGregor does not understand football.

Dtp1979

lertsnim wrote: »

Tweeted this a few minutes ago

@TheNotoriousMMA: Someone grab that World Cup quick. @DennisSiver we whooped you pussies on home soil. Like Id whoop you on any soil you little German midget.

A lucky draw is hardly whooped

Lenin Skynard

Partaking in the consumption of beverages perhaps

lertsnim

Tweeted this a few minutes ago

@TheNotoriousMMA: Someone grab that World Cup quick. @DennisSiver we whooped you pussies on home soil. Like Id whoop you on any soil you little German midget.

califano

Gumbi wrote: »

He hasn't got anything booked, but I believe he is next in line for a title shot. The title is up for grabs at the end of this month and the winner of that may well get McGregor.

If they're lucky.

Oregano_State

zweton wrote: »

guys, any idea when mc gregor will fight next? cant get enough of his fights:D

nothing booked, but most likely early next year, possibly February and for the FW title.

That's if Aldo beats Mendez at UFC 179. If Mendez wins, that throws things off somewhat, and Conor may end up fighting the winner of Cub Swanson and Frankie Edgar.

We won't know anything until after UFC 179 anyway.

Gumbi

zweton wrote: »

guys, any idea when mc gregor will fight next? cant get enough of his fights:D

He hasn't got anything booked, but I believe he is next in line for a title shot. The title is up for grabs at the end of this month and the winner of that may well get McGregor.

zweton

guys, any idea when mc gregor will fight next? cant get enough of his fights:D

SevereMMA

Mellor wrote: »

MMA is nowhere near mainstream now in Ireland, not yet. Nor in any country in the world.
It's getting some coverage in the papers, or rather Conor is getting coverage, and the odd SBG fighter by proxy. Virtually no MMA outside of that is being pushed or covered. The next 3 PPVs all feature title fights, include the HW belt which usually generates the biggest buzz in casual fans, I'd say Aldo v Mendes has a chance of being mentioned, and only relation to a potential McGregor match.

Yea i shouldnt have said mainstream, much more mainstream than before

3e airing the Dublin show live and showing highlights of shows on a Monday is huge and didnt look at all likely a couple of years ago

also RTE commissioning the original Notorious docu and now a 6 part series

Around the time of UFC Dublin, MMA aired in primetime on both free to air stations at the same time, RTE (on rte two with a reshow of the conor docu) and TV3 (on 3e showing UFC 178 highlights i think it was)

All very positive for MMA in Ireland and getting it out to the masses

Mellor

SevereMMA wrote: »

You could argue that he has taken MMA from an unknown sport to a mainstream sport in Ireland, with all newspapers, Irish free to air and subscription TV stations all pushing him and MMA now

MMA is nowhere near mainstream now in Ireland, not yet. Nor in any country in the world.
It's getting some coverage in the papers, or rather Conor is getting coverage, and the odd SBG fighter by proxy. Virtually no MMA outside of that is being pushed or covered. The next 3 PPVs all feature title fights, include the HW belt which usually generates the biggest buzz in casual fans, I'd say Aldo v Mendes has a chance of being mentioned, and only relation to a potential McGregor match.

dave1982

I think Steve Collins had huge sport in his day, way more than Conor but then again Conor not in limelight long.

Well done to Conor for his fame but trying to avoid spoilers is next to impossible

Henry9

SevereMMA wrote: »

You could argue that he has taken MMA from an unknown sport to a mainstream sport in Ireland, with all newspapers, Irish free to air and subscription TV stations all pushing him and MMA now

You could argue a lot of things, doesn't make them true.
If you think MMA is a mainstream sport in Ireland, you are dreaming.

Anyway, how that translates into cultural resonance, whatever that is, is beyond me.

The media are certainly interested in him, and have decided that he is box office.
Any evidence that the wider sport is becoming 'mainstream'? Take McGregor out of the picture and they will lose interest pretty quickly.

SevereMMA

Henry9 wrote: »

A bit over the top I think.

You could argue that he has taken MMA from an unknown sport to a mainstream sport in Ireland, with all newspapers, Irish free to air and subscription TV stations all pushing him and MMA now

Henry9

SevereMMA wrote: »

The cultural resonance of McGregor seems to be incomparable to any athlete that his country has produced..

A bit over the top I think.

SevereMMA

McGregor wants title shot early 2015, defence in Aviva Stadium and then 155 shot

UFC unveiled a massive billboard on Dublin’s O’Connell Street last Thursday in celebration of Conor McGregor’s quick finish of Dustin Poirier at UFC 178. Yet another sign of the unparalleled interest that surrounds the SBG fighter having previously been honoured in two murals in the Irish capital, he discussed how he tries not to get too caught up in the mania that surrounds him.

“It’s surreal,” acknowledged McGregor. “I try not to think too much about these things. There are murals on the side of some buildings and then we had this thing on O’Connell Street. I’m very grateful for all of the support but I try not to think about it.

“This is the beginning, I’m only warming up here. At the end of the day I’m out to get a world title and that’s all that’s on my mind. I feel the support of my nation, I just embrace it and carry on doing what I’m doing.”

The cultural resonance of McGregor seems to be incomparable to any athlete that his country has produced and when asked about it, the Dubliner likened the support he receives to fellow combat sportsman Ricky Hatton.

MUCH MORE >> http://severemma.com/2014/10/mcgregor-wants-title-shot-early-2015-defence-in-aviva-stadium-and-then-155-shot/

Ian Whelan

MagicIRL wrote: »

The Gracie Hunter is fighting Renzo Gracie at Metamoris 5. Last time they fought, in Pride I think, Sakuraba won by referee stoppage... he broke Renzo's arm in half with a wicked armbar/kimura thing. That's a must-see match for any grappling fan.

It reminds me of Randy The Ram v The Ayatollah at the end of The Wrestler. They are both pushing 50.

Gumbi

Sakuraba is so old and broken though. I hope he at least has the athletic ability to compete.

Mellor

MagicIRL wrote: »

The Gracie Hunter is fighting Renzo Gracie at Metamoris 5. Last time they fought, in Pride I think, Sakuraba won by referee stoppage... he broke Renzo's arm in half with a wicked armbar/kimura thing. That's a must-see match for any grappling fan.

Absolutely, massive respect for both guys for making the rematch. Renzo has so much family pride to earn back here.

MagicIRL

Mellor wrote: »

Demian Maia,
Jacare,
Shinya Aoki,
Dong Hyun Kim,
John Fitch,
Matt Hughes,
Frank Mir,
Fedor,
Sakaraba,
Genki Sudo,

The Gracie Hunter is fighting Renzo Gracie at Metamoris 5. Last time they fought, in Pride I think, Sakuraba won by referee stoppage... he broke Renzo's arm in half with a wicked armbar/kimura thing. That's a must-see match for any grappling fan.

Mellor

Tigger wrote: »

link me a show reel for any fighter that is predominantly grappling and that isn't Rousey

Demian Maia,
Jacare,
Shinya Aoki,
Dong Hyun Kim,
John Fitch,
Matt Hughes,
Frank Mir,
Fedor,
Sakaraba,
Genki Sudo,

That's the first 10 I thought of. I'm not linking to highlight reeks for them all, youtube then if you don't know who any are.

Gumbi

Tigger wrote: »

i don't think Aldo will be afraid to stand up with Conor i hope thats how it goes
link me a show reel for any fighter that is predominantly grappling and that isn't Rousey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1L3tIATzBQ

You just said you think Aldo will shoot when he realises how fast Conor is. You are conteadicting yourself.

What does "people prefer striking" even mean? Show reels will obviously focus on what most people find exciting, which just so happens to be striking (because they tend to be finishing moves, grappling tends to be about improving position).

A show reel doesn't prove that striking is more predominant at all (again, whatever that means). In any case plenty of champions' show reels would show explosive takedowns, GSP, Fedor etc.

I have no idea what point you're trying to make, you aren't really making sense.

Tigger

Gumbi wrote: »

Aldo will not be afraid to strike with Conor. People don't realise how well rounded his striking game is. He has A LOT of weapons in the standup.

Out wrestling Holloway is not a big deal tbh.

Not sure I agree with the highlighted statement at all.

i don't think Aldo will be afraid to stand up with Conor i hope thats how it goes
link me a show reel for any fighter that is predominantly grappling and that isn't Rousey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1L3tIATzBQ

Gumbi

Tigger wrote: »

you mean someone who forgets about the left hand for two seconds?

Conor subbed the cage warriors featherweight champ on principle to take the belt. he did that to show the likes of Dana that he has a ground game. afaik he has a perfect takedown defense in ufc and when his leg got hurt he still out wrestled hollaway.

Will Aldo try to take it to the ground? i know he is a bb in bjj but aldo is a striker and when it comes to it people prefer striking in ufc (look at any show reel)
i believe Aldo will try to stand up and kick against Conor and that he will shoot once he realises how fast Conor is.
What happens then ? well thats what we are all dying to see.

Aldo will not be afraid to strike with Conor. People don't realise how well rounded his striking game is. He has A LOT of weapons in the standup.

Out wrestling Holloway is not a big deal tbh.

Not sure I agree with the highlighted statement at all.

Tigger

darced wrote: »

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you mean someone who forgets about the left hand for two seconds?

Conor subbed the cage warriors featherweight champ on principle to take the belt. he did that to show the likes of Dana that he has a ground game. afaik he has a perfect takedown defense in ufc and when his leg got hurt he still out wrestled hollaway.

Will Aldo try to take it to the ground? i know he is a bb in bjj but aldo is a striker and when it comes to it people prefer striking in ufc (look at any show reel)
i believe Aldo will try to stand up and kick against Conor and that he will shoot once he realises how fast Conor is.
What happens then ? well thats what we are all dying to see.

darced

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Gumbi

darced wrote: »

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I honestly think it was a size issue at play too... I was surprised Gunni even hit a takedown in the first place. Rick is a high calibre wrestler in any case, no shame in getting out wrestled by him.

darced

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monkey8

darced wrote: »

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Cathal didn't get out wrestled.