McGregor vs Siver on BT Sports 19th Jan. Prelims: Midnight. Main Card: 3am

Dtp1979 · 19-01-2015 08:56PM

AboutaWeekAgo wrote: »

Before Conor fights: He's all talk, he's only fought bums before this one will be the real test

After Conor fights: Ah he was ok but he's still only getting hand picked fights to build hype etc.

He can't win :pac:

Irish begrudgery.
An American walks by a Ferrari and says " one day I'm gonna have a car like that "
An Irishman walks by a Ferrari and says " one day I'm gonna get that bastard "

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 09:04PM

All caught up now.

How good was Paddy Holohan? Incredible performance from pillar to post. He'll be pissed about not getting the finish but he was outstanding. Really top level ground game from him.
In many ways, that defeat probably helped him to improve and boy did he show it. Brilliant stuff.

Pendred on the other hand. Dreadful fight and I can't even believe that two judges gave him a 30-27 score. Ridiculous considering he was badly rocked and knocked down in the first round and was on the back foot for most of that fight. Crazy decision. He needs to sharpen up big time.

McGregor was very very solid. Easily my favourite performance from him thus far. Very composed and stuffed two takedown attempts from a very good grappler. Kept the distance well and really utilised that 4" reach advantage over Siver.

EDIT: The face off with Aldo was slightly cringey but it's box office gold to the UFC with months of thrash talk and PPV buys before the fight. Might have to dig deep into the sofa for Vegas.

Saipanne · 19-01-2015 09:04PM

AboutaWeekAgo wrote: »

Before Conor fights: He's all talk, he's only fought bums before this one will be the real test

After Conor fights: Ah he was ok but he's still only getting hand picked fights to build hype etc.

He can't win :pac:

I remember when poirier was world class. And a true test.

Now suddenly he's a bum.

dave1982 · 19-01-2015 09:07PM

I'm all for people saying stuff bout Conor being cocky arrogant hoping he gets KO'd and generally not liking Conor everyone entitled to their own view on him.

I don't really like him personality wise, I like to think he puts on a persona to gain hype and make money but I think we actually see the good side of him.

No one can say he has had easy fights, he has had tough fights, I would have liked to see him fight Mendes or Edgar next but they all have fought and lost to Aldo so Conor is entitled to his shot at the belt.

Anderson fought Franklin after one fight a quick KO of Leben,

For me Paddy is a Irish fighter to be proud of, comes across as a humble genuine fella

ASOT · 19-01-2015 09:08PM

Saipanne wrote: »

I remember when poirier was world class. And a true test.

Now suddenly he's a bum.

Sure he took a dive anyway.

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 09:12PM

dave1982 wrote: »

For me Paddy is a Irish fighter to be proud of, comes across as a humble genuine fella

I'd put a case forward for Joseph Duffy too. Very likable and humble fighter.

Ian Whelan · 19-01-2015 09:29PM

Fight Stats: Total Strikes - Pendred (66/153 - 43%), Spencer (63/159 - 39%). Takedowns - Pendred (4/16), Spencer (0/0).

Maybe the judges got it right?

MagicIRL · 19-01-2015 09:32PM

I find that, especially in the case of tight calls, Joe Rogan's commentary sways the entire viewing public.

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 09:58PM

Ian Whelan wrote: »

Fight Stats: Total Strikes - Pendred (66/153 - 43%), Spencer (63/159 - 39%). Takedowns - Pendred (4/16), Spencer (0/0).

Maybe the judges got it right?

I dunno. I mean, two gave a 30-27 score. There was no way it was that clear cut. I mean, Pendred was knocked down in the first round and was hit with three big punches.

I had Cathal down two rounds to one for sure.

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 10:10PM

Just watching Pendred's fight back. Right at the end when Buffer is about to call the result, one of Spencer's corner goes behind him and looks at the score card and smiles. I was convinced that he had won it then.

Mellor · 19-01-2015 10:11PM

.ak wrote: »

But I think last night was the first time we've seen McGregor really at his best.

We didn't see any of his defensive Counter striking or movement, that we got verses Buchinger or Brimage. For the simple reason Siver wasn't pressing forward enough. But Aldo will be, and if Connor can bring that defensive movement along with his calm attack, he stands a decent chance.

As it stands, however, I cant see him winning against Aldo, who just looks so comfortable at that weight, and that's not something you can really say about McGregor, who really cuts to the extreme just to get within 145.

You have that backwards. Aldo is bone dry making 145, and it's getting harder. A la Barao. McGregor cuts a lot but spears to do it easily enough.
I think he made 145 this weekend to make a point.

Mellor · 19-01-2015 10:11PM

Gits_bone wrote: »

Why do people like it? It's fake.

If I wanted to see trash talk I'd watch WWE.

In what way is it fake?
He jumped out if the cage and roared in his face. That's all it was and all its supposed to be.

Zero-Cool · 19-01-2015 10:35PM

Anyone make out what Paddy is saying to Lamas aka '40 chins' aka 'fat mess' (Conors words

I think it's to do with the video Ricky made about Conor.

http://youtu.be/xZGnjg_u734

Swashbuckler · 19-01-2015 10:41PM

That_Guy wrote: »

I dunno. I mean, two gave a 30-27 score. There was no way it was that clear cut. I mean, Pendred was knocked down in the first round and was hit with three big punches.

I had Cathal down two rounds to one for sure.

I actually scored it 29-28 to Cathal. I thought Spencer was clearly the better fighter but basing it purely on judging criteria I had him scrape it..I think I was swayed by the takedowns despite the fact he didn't advance his position.

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 10:44PM

sheehy83 wrote: »

Anyone make out what Paddy is saying to Lamas aka '40 chins' aka 'fat mess' (Conors words I think it's to do with the video Ricky made about Conor.

http://youtu.be/xZGnjg_u734

Paddy: "You come into our club. You know where we are. There's no weak old men in Crumlin. I know we've got men in Crumlin"

Lamas: "We'll see"

Paddy: "I know we have... What's his name? Dominic. No. Donal, that's it. When he puts his hand together man. That guy is a tough mother fúcker. I wouldn't roll with him, you know what I mean?"

That's all I can kinda make out.

Zero-Cool · 19-01-2015 10:47PM

Cheers man, seems like the US journos try to make it something its not then

That_Guy · 19-01-2015 10:48PM

Paddy sounds pissed anyway. Probably talking nonsense.

the nikkei is rising · 19-01-2015 10:48PM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I find that, especially in the case of tight calls, Joe Rogan's commentary sways the entire viewing public.

Too right, and he was definitely smoking one of his funny cigarettes during the Cerrone fight, he gave Bendo much too much credit for those oblique kicks that did next to no damage.

Amazingfun · 19-01-2015 10:57PM

Just remembered an interview I saw with Gunnar Nelson last summer:

Gunnar Nelson on good friend Conor McGregor: 'He's not putting on an act'

http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/gunnar-nelson-on-good-friend-conor-mcgregor-he-s-not-putting-on-an-act-100114

ForeverYoung90 · 19-01-2015 10:58PM

McGregor weighed in at 145 lbs and said "thats not 146 thats championship weight".What did he mean by this?

Professey Chin · 19-01-2015 10:59PM

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

McGregor weighed in at 145 lbs and said "thats not 146 thats championship weight".What did he mean by this?

In a championship fight you have to weigh in at 145. In non title fights youre allowed come in 1lb over

MagicIRL · 19-01-2015 11:00PM

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

McGregor weighed in at 145 lbs and said "thats not 146 thats championship weight".What did he mean by this?

When fighting for a title, both fighters must weigh in exactly on the weight limit of the weight class (i.e. 145lbs - Featherweight) where-as for non-championship fights, you get a pound extra allowance (hence Siever came in at 146lbs)

Dtp1979 · 19-01-2015 11:52PM

Why wasn't Gunnar fighting?

Flappy Burd · 20-01-2015 12:21AM

Christ watched the fight fully there.
Siver looked like an old man!

Flappy Burd · 20-01-2015 12:24AM

Then we had Pendred.

What is with this guy. Talk about the luck fo the Irish.

got into TUF without winning a prelim. Got badly beatup by that Mexican but still won.

Then he has 3 fights in the UFC and should literally have lost every one.

He has a good chin and good heart but he's just hopelessly bad to watch.

Mellor · 20-01-2015 12:45AM

Flappy Burd wrote: »

Then he has 3 fights in the UFC and should literally have lost every one.

What every about his recent decision wins, its a bit much trying to take the submission win away from him.

mdwexford · 20-01-2015 01:04AM

The whole country really has gone full retard after last night.

The stuff popping up on my Facebook is insane.
Last 3 fights have been staged and dives taken apparently.

Fcuk me it's life tilting me so badly.

Yurt2 · 20-01-2015 02:04AM

mdwexford wrote: »

The whole country really has gone full retard after last night.

The stuff popping up on my Facebook is insane.
Last 3 fights have been staged and dives taken apparently.

Fcuk me it's life tilting me so badly.

He's going to finish Aldo with a People's Elbow after an interference and chair shot from Rowdy Roddy Piper.

EITS · 20-01-2015 07:20AM

Yurt! wrote: »

He's going to finish Aldo with a People's Elbow after an interference and chair shot from Rowdy Roddy Piper.

WOOOOOOOOOO

:rolleyes:

Gits_bone · 20-01-2015 07:59AM

chopperbyrne wrote: »

In fairness, he did knock him to the floor with a leg kick.

Aldo has some of the best leg kicks in the division, so it's fair to say that he thinks Aldo's leg kicks will be a big problem for McGregor.

roryc wrote: »

Reading through this thread I thought you were trolling at first but knowing your history from the FSA forum you are unfortunately 100% serious. Worrying how you can lack even a basic understanding of two entirely different topics. Can you let me know which other forums you post in so I know to avoid them. Cheers.

Read above. Not sure how people can go around accusing someone of trolling when they're just basing their view.

Mellor wrote: »

In what way is it fake?
He jumped out if the cage and roared in his face. That's all it was and all its supposed to be.

So you don't think the trash talk in WWE is fake?

McGregor vs Siver on BT Sports 19th Jan. Prelims: Midnight. Main Card: 3am

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