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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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evo2000

Cereal Rapper wrote: »

Agreed.

I'm waiting for people like Evo to shift the price of Aldo to an even more ludicrous level than it already is.

You ll be losing your money then!

hon the Mcgregor!

Mr. Manager

JJayoo wrote: »

IMO A healthy Conor loses to a healthy Aldo. In this fight we are gonna see an excellent and dangerous striker vs an excellent and dangerous all rounder. Aldo is a better wrestler both in take downs and defense, he has better BBJ and has a load of experience in pacing himself throughout a possible 5 round fight. TKD vs MMA

Agreed.

I'm waiting for people like Evo to shift the price of Aldo to an even more ludicrous level than it already is.

evo2000

JJayoo wrote: »

IMO A healthy Conor loses to a healthy Aldo. In this fight we are gonna see an excellent and dangerous striker vs an excellent and dangerous all rounder. Aldo is a better wrestler both in take downs and defense, he has better BBJ and has a load of experience in pacing himself throughout a possible 5 round fight. TKD vs MMA

This ^ says it all... you havent a notion man,

MrStuffins

Wish this fight was this week. Not only because i'm looking forward to it, but also because i'm not sure I can deal with three more months of sh*te talk!

#WarMcGregor

Mellor

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Not sure if you read me right! Im just saying Jose is a very testy toddler when he doesn't have his Tropicana

My point was that IF he was a fan of tropicana during previous training camps, I can't see why he's change it now

evo2000

Ush1 wrote: »

There's no doubt Aldo slows in later rounds in his fights, whether by choice or necessity.

It's happened in almost every fight he's had in the UFC. Very notably against Mendes 2, the Zombie(looked like another decision till Jung dislocated his shoulder), Edgar and Hominick.

Interesting to see the scorecards for those as I'm fairly sure from memory he lost rounds in each one.

I don't remember much of the Lamas fight as it was fairly forgettable.

On the point of "pushing the pace", McGregor does do that very effectively whilst standing. The walking you down approach works well for him, be very interesting if Aldo doesn't back up. If Conor does have him backing up the leg kicks become far less effective.

I agree man been saying the same thing myself, i think if mcgregor doesnt catch him early with something and ko him it will def happen in the championship rounds.

JJayoo

IMO A healthy Conor loses to a healthy Aldo. In this fight we are gonna see an excellent and dangerous striker vs an excellent and dangerous all rounder. Aldo is a better wrestler both in take downs and defense, he has better BBJ and has a load of experience in pacing himself throughout a possible 5 round fight. TKD vs MMA

CurryFlavoured

I think he means that Aldo will no longer be taking these unspeakable things due to new testing, which is one of the only things pushing me away from putting big money on Aldo.

[Deleted User]

Mellor wrote: »

If I read you right Then surely, that's an advantage in Aldo's favour, not the other way around.

Not sure if you read me right! Im just saying Jose is a very testy toddler when he doesn't have his Tropicana

Mellor

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Also what everyone else seems to be forgetting which is a pretty huge factor is that thing thats not allowed to be spoken about on boards. My opinion is very strong that is will be a big factor in Aldo's performance levels, and I wouldn't be part of the innocent until proven guilty movement in the case of MMA at all.

If I read you right

Then surely, that's an advantage in Aldo's favour, not the other way around.

Tiger Mcilroy

Im not in the 80% i think aldo will win, the guy is more than leg kicks and hopefully the money will flow onto mcgregor and the odds get juicier on aldo.

Ush1

There's no doubt Aldo slows in later rounds in his fights, whether by choice or necessity.

It's happened in almost every fight he's had in the UFC. Very notably against Mendes 2, the Zombie(looked like another decision till Jung dislocated his shoulder), Edgar and Hominick.

Interesting to see the scorecards for those as I'm fairly sure from memory he lost rounds in each one.

I don't remember much of the Lamas fight as it was fairly forgettable.

On the point of "pushing the pace", McGregor does do that very effectively whilst standing. The walking you down approach works well for him, be very interesting if Aldo doesn't back up. If Conor does have him backing up the leg kicks become far less effective.

[Deleted User]

Whelo79 wrote: »

There's not one person on this page saying that Aldo is going to destroy McGregor and I'm pretty sure 80% of us believe McGregor will win, but you are the only one saying it will be a walk in the park for McGregor and that Aldo poses no threat in this fight at all. If you think Aldo will pose no danger you seriously have no idea about the sport of MMA. There is no rose tinting of Aldo's abilities, it is all opinions formed by watching him fight over the last 6 + years. Do I hope you are right and McGregor rips him apart inside 2 or 3 rounds, of course I do, but a bit of realism needs to be put in place here. I think McGregor will win but it will be the toughest fight of McGregor's career by far.

Sorry i think he will destroy Aldo, so Im number 2

. If Aldo can get into round 3 I would be very surprised.

Reach, Power, movement, for me the simple factors that will make it so. I think Jose will land legs kicks, but Conors straight left hand will put him on his arse before those kicks can dictate the fight.
Also what everyone else seems to be forgetting which is a pretty huge factor is that thing thats not allowed to be spoken about on boards. My opinion is very strong that is will be a big factor in Aldo's performance levels, and I wouldn't be part of the innocent until proven guilty movement in the case of MMA at all.

Whelo79

Mellor wrote: »

Good sumary of the last few pages

I agree it will be close, but I don't see it going past 3 round either.

I don't see it going past 3 rounds myself but I also don't think Aldo will be in retreat mode and pinned against the cage for those 3 rounds either like Evo seems to be convinced will happen.

Mellor

Whelo79 wrote: »

There's not one person on this page saying that Aldo is going to destroy McGregor and I'm pretty sure 80% of us believe McGregor will win, but you are the only one saying it will be a walk in the park for McGregor and that Aldo poses no threat in this fight at all. If you think Aldo will pose no danger you seriously have no idea about the sport of MMA.

Good sumary of the last few pages

Do I hope you are right and McGregor rips him apart inside 2 or 3 rounds, of course I do, but a bit of realism needs to be put in place here. I think McGregor will win but it will be the toughest fight of McGregor's career by far.

I agree it will be close, but I don't see it going past 3 round either.

Whelo79

evo2000 wrote: »

So was barao, so was anderson silva do have a good laugh we ll see dec tho!

There's not one person on this page saying that Aldo is going to destroy McGregor and I'm pretty sure 80% of us believe McGregor will win, but you are the only one saying it will be a walk in the park for McGregor and that Aldo poses no threat in this fight at all. If you think Aldo will pose no danger you seriously have no idea about the sport of MMA. There is no rose tinting of Aldo's abilities, it is all opinions formed by watching him fight over the last 6 + years. Do I hope you are right and McGregor rips him apart inside 2 or 3 rounds, of course I do, but a bit of realism needs to be put in place here. I think McGregor will win but it will be the toughest fight of McGregor's career by far.

Mellor

evo2000 wrote: »

Of course its relevant because i dont think you actually understand what "pushing the pace" actually is?

LMFAO

Yes, thats it of course :rolleyes:

The siver fight the brandao fight anytime he was standing with mendes mendes couldnt get a miniutes peace, that is pushing the pace when you are constantly on someone from bell to bell and having them backing up defending constantly

Unless you ve some other definition of pushing the pace??? his fighting style is hight pressure high pace.

I never said he wasn't all over his opponents. I'm pointing out that he previous fights were completely different, the pace he set was a product of his opponents being vastly outmatched in striking.
You mentioned he pushed the pace following on from a comment on Aldo gas tank. Suggesting Aldo couldn't deal with it the work rate. I don’t see it, if Conor wants to attack full speed, Aldo will ramp up too.

Conor landed 21 strikes on Brimage in >1min, that’s massive. But it’s so far removed from this title fight to be irrelevant.
Brimage charged headfirst into a mismatch and was blasted. Aldo, a) has a far better idea of Conor’s style and capabilities, and b) has a far greater striking ability himself.

evo2000

Mellor wrote: »

That's not really relevant to the question I asked. Sure its taxing being hit with shots, I never said it wasn't. I asked which fights did he pushed the pace in?

Are you trying to say the Mendes fight? Seriously?
Because he spent most on that fight on his back, sure he landed more strikes and went for the kill when it was standing, but Mendes dictated the pace of that one for the most part.

Of course its relevant because i dont think you actually understand what "pushing the pace" actually is?

The siver fight the brandao fight anytime he was standing with mendes mendes couldnt get a miniutes peace, that is pushing the pace when you are constantly on someone from bell to bell and having them backing up defending constantly

Unless you ve some other definition of pushing the pace??? his fighting style is hight pressure high pace.

Mellor

evo2000 wrote: »

Do you realise how taxing it is being backed up to the cage getting peppered with punches and shots to the body? that is pushing the pace? look at nick diaz fights its pretty much the same it doesnt look like much from the outside looking in but it is tiring the constant pressure does wear on his opponents

That's not really relevant to the question I asked. Sure its taxing being hit with shots, I never said it wasn't. I asked which fights did he pushed the pace in?

Are you trying to say the Mendes fight? Seriously?
Because he spent most on that fight on his back, sure he landed more strikes and went for the kill when it was standing, but Mendes dictated the pace of that one for the most part.

evo2000

Mellor wrote: »

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Do you realise how taxing it is being backed up to the cage getting peppered with punches and shots to the body? that is pushing the pace? look at nick diaz fights its pretty much the same it doesnt look like much from the outside looking in but it is tiring the constant pressure does wear on his opponents

Mellor

evo2000 wrote: »

If he loses ill say i was 100% wrong? why wouldnt i ? aldo has a chance just not that great of one this is a very bad fight for him stylistically, when you take everything into account.

Aldo has been in alot of hard fought fights they catch up with you.
They take a toll on your body, but he's not going to turn into a shadow of his former self from one fight to the next

He is the smaller fighter of the two by quite a bit.
By a little bit.

Mcgregor has more range and better striking coupled with ridiculous ko power.
He has a bigger reach, but better striking is a big claim, they both have KO power

Aldo prefers to strike himself.
As does McGregor???? They play into each other here

Aldo has a bad gas tank has he not? its been shown in quite a few fights
wut?

Mcgregor pushes the pace.
Where has pushed the pace?
Brimage, Diego and Porrier were all quick finishes where the played into his hands. Holloway was a one sided decision, but he didn't push too hard after popping his knee. Siver, he was on cruise control the whole fight

imo thats a bad for aldo if he doesnt get this fight down he will lose.
Aldo beats Conor in a grappling match, he may very well go that route

Aldo is a great fighter but this is a nightmare match up for him imo.
It's a worse match for him than previous, but its by no means a gimme

evo2000

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

The Hominick fight was an awful weight cut where Aldo looked like he was going to collapse, hasn't happened since. He finished Zombie in that fight so I dont know what you're on about there. Conors an unknown when it comes to the champ rounds, Aldo is tried and tested, and his endurance looked great in his most recent 5 rounder v Mendes.

If I told you that Conor wasn't president on the USA j reckon you'd find a way to disagree with me.

i do believe aldo was fading in the zombie fight? then cheaply attacked the shoulder? zombie was well fresher and turning it up in the champ rounds.

CurryFlavoured

The Hominick fight was an awful weight cut where Aldo looked like he was going to collapse, hasn't happened since. He finished Zombie in that fight so I dont know what you're on about there. Conors an unknown when it comes to the champ rounds, Aldo is tried and tested, and his endurance looked great in his most recent 5 rounder v Mendes.

If I told you that Conor wasn't president on the USA I reckon you'd find a way to disagree with me.

evo2000

Whelo79 wrote: »

Rose tinting Aldo's abilities?? He is undefeated in the UFC, undefeated in 10 years.

That comment just about sums you up completely Evo. I'll fall asleep laughing thinking of that one.

So was barao,

so was anderson silva

do have a good laugh we ll see dec tho!

Whelo79

Rose tinting Aldo's abilities?? He is undefeated in the UFC, undefeated in 10 years.

That comment just about sums you up completely Evo. I'll fall asleep laughing thinking of that one.

evo2000

JJayoo wrote: »

The Mark Homnick fight in which he won by unanimous decision? Conor has never gone into a 4th round. Aldo has racked up 92 minutes of fight time in his last 4 fights, how can u say he has a bad gas tank :rolleyes:

Plus I had to laugh about the rose tinted glasses comment.

Clearly you didnt see the end of the homnick fight or the zombie fight otherwise youd understand what i mean when i say he slows and fades badly in fights all it takes is the right fighter to capabilities on it.

Im done defending myself on here anyway, you re just out to disagree with me no matter whats said.

So ill leave it at this

Mcgregor to absolutely destroy aldo and ko him it wont even be competitive

and we ll see in December whos right or wrong

JJayoo

evo2000 wrote: »

Look at the mark homnick fight, ive watched alot of aldos fights if we re being honest he does fade in fights especially in the championship rounds,

He isnt lets say gsp esque in the later stages of a fight and he does try to coast, i dont think your being entirely honest about aldos abilitys and are rose tinting them abit.

And what about the rest of the points i mentioned?

The Mark Homnick fight in which he won by unanimous decision? Conor has never gone into a 4th round. Aldo has racked up 92 minutes of fight time in his last 4 fights, how can u say he has a bad gas tank :rolleyes:

Plus I had to laugh about the rose tinted glasses comment.

evo2000

JJayoo wrote: »

Ok these points, Aldo has proven himself to be the best striker in the division time and time again.

Bad gas tank have you seen his last fight? 25 minutes of all out war. Conor has zero experience of 4th/5th round fighting within the UFC. Look at Aldo's fights saying he has a bad gas tank shows that you have no actual knowledge of him

Look at the mark homnick/zombie fights, ive watched alot of aldos fights if we re being honest he does fade in fights especially in the championship rounds,

He isnt lets say gsp esque in the later stages of a fight and he does try to coast, i dont think your being entirely honest about aldos abilitys and are rose tinting them abit.

And what about the rest of the points i mentioned?

JJayoo

evo2000 wrote: »

Mcgregor has more range and better striking coupled with ridiculous ko power.

Aldo prefers to strike himself.

Aldo has a bad gas tank has he not? its been shown in quite a few fights

Mcgregor pushes the pace.

Ok these points, Aldo has proven himself to be the best striker in the division time and time again.

Bad gas tank

have you seen his last fight? 25 minutes of all out war. Conor has zero experience of 4th/5th round fighting within the UFC. Look at Aldo's fights saying he has a bad gas tank shows that you have no actual knowledge of him

evo2000

StringerBell wrote: »

Not really you just like to add on some extra flourishes to your posts, I won't bother going any further for now since when I read the first line of your post I figure it could end up being a long, boring night.

Suffice to say, you have a habit of taking what I say, and adding your own editorial extras to them then go on a tangent.

I might get back to you tomorrow but not for right now.

I think you are just out to disagree with whatever i say regardless of how true it is tbh as my opinion is the unpopular one on here.