is conor mcgregor an embarrassment to Ireland?

wes · 19-01-2015 01:23PM

Not really into MMA, but my Uncles in Canada love it, and think McGregor is great. The guy is a show man, and the smack talk is part of that. Sure Muhammad Ali did that kind of thing all the time himself for instance (did a better job of it imho).

guest2014 · 19-01-2015 01:23PM

Gatling wrote: »

Why is he a bad role model ?

so you would like your kids to be acting the way mcgregor does?

Why exactly is he an embarrassment?

read my op again maybe.

chrysagon · 19-01-2015 01:25PM

amazing how Irishpeople slate their own, i say the best of luck to him, he has worked hard to get this far, sowhy not just show some support, we are a small nation, we dont produce many world standard sports people.

sjb25 · 19-01-2015 01:26PM

I wouldn't say he's embarrassing He's very good at what he does both the fighting and the PR watched the fight first time watching the sport
I wasn't mad on it but was ok He comes out with a lot of bulsh1t but that's all part of the show all the other fighters would be doing similar
Look fair play to him hope he wins the next time

Gatling · 19-01-2015 01:26PM

guest2014 wrote: »

read my op again maybe.

Because he called aldo a skinny Brazilian from the favella most likely true

sensitive aren't we

Dog of Tears · 19-01-2015 01:27PM

Gatling wrote: »

Why isn't it a real sport

Why isn't two knackers kicking the ****e out of each other at a halting site a real sport?

It's a subjective opinion - that's why there's a IMO at the end of the statement.

Pudsy33 · 19-01-2015 01:27PM

guest2014 wrote: »

read my op again maybe.

The American accent thing is easily explained, he speaks slower and more deliberate to be understood by the American public. The crumlin accent can be tough to decipher.

The other stuff is no racist. It's brash, but thus far he's backed it up.

Ranchu · 19-01-2015 01:28PM

Gatling wrote: »

Why isn't it a real sport

I know very little about UFC but I have watched all MCGregors fights. I also don't have a problem with his public persona.

But everything I read coming up to his fights seem to say he was fighting nobodies and when I looked at the odds on him winning he was always well on for the win. I know this happens in boxing to an extent but not as much as in UFC it seems. That's not real sport to me.

thelawman · 19-01-2015 01:28PM

Dog of Tears wrote: »

I have no interest in UFC, it's not a real sport IMO, but I heard the guy being interviewed on the radio this morning and he sounded like a complete and utter @rsehole.

+ 1

RonanP77 · 19-01-2015 01:30PM

Some of the stuff he comes out with is a little cringe worthy but I like him. He's a hell of a fighter and hopefully he becomes champion.

Jerichoholic · 19-01-2015 01:31PM

Dog of Tears wrote: »

Why isn't two knackers kicking the ****e out of each other at a halting site a real sport?

It's a subjective opinion - that's why there's a IMO at the end of the statement.

Sport isn't subjective though. It's like saying, 'A guitar isn't a real instrument IMO'

It just is, that's all there is to is.

Pudsy33 · 19-01-2015 01:32PM

Ranchu wrote: »

I know very little about UFC but I have watched all MCGregors fights. I also don't have a problem with his public persona.

But everything I read coming up to his fights seem to say he was fighting nobodies and when I looked at the odds on him winning he was always well on for the win. I know this happens in boxing to an extent but not as much as in UFC it seems. That's not real sport to me.

He's only 5 fights into his ufc career and has to work his way up, hence fighting the underdogs. For what it's worth, his previous opponent before tonight opened up as favorite with the bookies.

Un Croissant · 19-01-2015 01:33PM

Zebra3 wrote: »

Who?

Don't be that person.

If you dont know who he is, why comment?

Unless you go into every thread you know nothing about and ask questions.

"Dungeons and Dragons, wha?"

"The Godfather? Never heard of it."

osarusan · 19-01-2015 01:35PM

No, he's not an embarrassment. He's an excellent athlete, and I am a boxing fan.

I've never been a big fan of the 'talking smack' though - I often think that people doing it are using the 'oh it's all for publicity' line to allow them indulge their inner w****r.

Ranchu · 19-01-2015 01:36PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

He's only 5 fights into his ufc career and has to work his way up, hence fighting the underdogs. For what it's worth, his previous opponent before tonight opened up as favorite with the bookies.

I get that but who's picking his opponents? It looks to me like it's been made easy for him to get him this big fight because he's good for business. That doesn't happen in real sport.

Just to be clear though fair play to him because I wouldn't be watching UFC at all if he wasn't in it. It's not winning me over as a fan though.

The_Captain · 19-01-2015 01:40PM

The only embarrassment here is Irish people falling over themselves to pull down one of their own

Jerichoholic · 19-01-2015 01:40PM

He's getting the title fight because he's beaten enough guys in the division. That happens in real sport too.

KatW4 · 19-01-2015 01:42PM

I don't think the way he talks and acts is embarrassing, just a bit annoying. He's making a successful career for himself so I say fair play to him!

suicide_circus · 19-01-2015 01:42PM

It's an act, hardly a national embarrassment. Personally don't find him entertaining in the least.

AudreyHepburn · 19-01-2015 01:42PM

Ah good old Irish begrudgery. McGregor is a showman putting on a show and in all fairness to him it's stood him in good stead thus far.

I don't understand why people insist on being down in the dumps and cynical about every little thing. Is it that hard to congratulate those who achieve success and enjoy a bit of theatrically and craic every now and then.

Dog of Tears · 19-01-2015 01:43PM

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Sport isn't subjective though. It's like saying, 'A guitar isn't a real instrument IMO'

It just is, that's all there is to is.

I'm afraid you're completely confused about the world of absolutes and subjectivity.
It's perfectly valid to say 'A guitar isn't a real instrument IMO' - that's a subjective thought.

It's not valid to say '2+2 = 5 IMO'

Pudsy33 · 19-01-2015 01:44PM

Ranchu wrote: »

I get that but who's picking his opponents? It looks to me like it's been made easy for him to get him this big fight because he's good for business. That doesn't happen in real sport.

Just to be clear though fair play to him because I wouldn't be watching UFC at all if he wasn't in it. It's not winning me over as a fan though.

He's fighting the champion next so we will see what he's made of

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-01-2015 01:44PM

Dog of Tears wrote: »

I'm afraid you're completely confused about the world of absolutes and subjectivity.
It's perfectly valid to say 'A guitar isn't a real instrument IMO' - that's a subjective thought.

It's not valid to say '2+2 = 5 IMO'

well lay out the facts on why its not a real sport so.

Jerichoholic · 19-01-2015 01:44PM

Green isn't a colour IMO

guest2014 · 19-01-2015 01:45PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

He's fighting the champion next so we will see what he's made of

if its not rigged.

Dun laoire · 19-01-2015 01:45PM

When yer man threw a couple of hadukens followed by the other fella blocking them and lobbing in a tiger uppercut i switched off

AndonHandon · 19-01-2015 01:46PM

Love the butt hurt caused by claiming UFC is scripted.

Duggy747 · 19-01-2015 01:46PM

Pfft, in fairness I could take him pretty handy.

From about 300m

With a sniper rifle

and he was tied up.

and I paid someone who could shoot the rifle.

Gatling · 19-01-2015 01:47PM

I heard he wants to release a sex tape featuring himself and Rhonda Rousey

DoYouEvenLift · 19-01-2015 01:48PM

This is after hours and nobody has mentioned how he went from being on the dole to a millionaire? The man should be after hours' God!

is conor mcgregor an embarrassment to Ireland?

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