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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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mel123

Gamebred wrote: »

He hurt it on Friday yet its only released now,requires no surgery just cant put pressure on it for 3 weeks...

McGregor then would have known all about this, and he still flew to Vegas.
He'll defo be fighting, not a chance it will be called off

Gamebred

He hurt it on Friday yet its only released now,requires no surgery just cant put pressure on it for 3 weeks...

Deadst4r

what if RDA broke his foot filming footage for EA UFC 2

TitianGerm

DrumSteve wrote: »

He won?

Damaged ligaments in his knee.

Zero-Cool

Ariel gave update from Cordeiro

According to dos Anjos' coach Rafael Cordeiro, RDA won't need surgery on his injured foot at this time, however, he can't put any pressure on it for at least three weeks.
"I am devastated," he said, "because we were preparing well for this fight and we were ready."

chopperbyrne

Conor should be taken off the card, so he can start shredding the weight gained to fight Frankie at UFC 200.

Irishcrx

rusty cole wrote: »

one thing to have a bullet proof mind but the body??? his mind was bullet proof at the holloway fight!!! look what happened that night!

I'm sure he's well aware of the risks that come with fighting.

I genuinely believe him when he says he loves to fight and make money and he won't pass up an opportunity to do that , or let the travelling fans down , or have anyone say he backed down when an opponent would step in.

He'll fight Cerrone or Diaz.

DrumSteve

rusty cole wrote: »

one thing to have a bullet proof mind but the body??? his mind was bullet proof at the holloway fight!!! look what happened that night!

He won?

Davei141

TheTownie wrote: »

Shít you're right. 180 day suspension. Unless there is some way around that I don't know about, thats a no go.

Maybe there is since Pettis' management are contacting UFC.

I wouldn't be surprised if some people are throwing their names into the hat with zero possibility of fighting.

GiftofGab wrote: »

Win, lose or draw McGregor gets a title fight at UFC 200. The only aspect that this is going to change is against who.

If he beat RDA, he could defend his FW, LW or even the possibility of fighting against Robbie Lawler (unlikely) for WW title at UFC 200.

Lose to RDA, he defends his FW title.

Beats whoever steps in for RDA at UFC 196 and fights against RDA for title at UFC 200.

His next 2 fights are always for the title.

Unless he gets injured in the fight.

[Deleted User]

Gamebred wrote: »

He mind is bulletproof theres no way hes would even entertain them thoughts in his mind,still guaranteed a fortune for fighting on the card reguardless of who its against.

one thing to have a bullet proof mind but the body??? his mind was bullet proof at the holloway fight!!! look what happened that night!

GiftofGab

Myrddin wrote: »

I don't see what's in it for Conor:

less money to be made (not a title fight)
risk of defeat, which means no subsequent title shot
risk of injury, delayed shot at the title

Win, lose or draw McGregor gets a title fight at UFC 200. The only aspect that this is going to change is against who.

If he beat RDA, he could defend his FW, LW or even the possibility of fighting against Robbie Lawler (unlikely) for WW title at UFC 200.

Lose to RDA, he defends his FW title.

Beats whoever steps in for RDA at UFC 196 and fights against RDA for title at UFC 200.

His next 2 fights are always for the title.

dickwod1

TheTownie

Davei141 wrote: »

Isn't Pettis on a medical suspension? I would watch any of the names floated.

Shít you're right. 180 day suspension. Unless there is some way around that I don't know about, thats a no go.

Maybe there is since Pettis' management are contacting UFC.

A-Trak

Cerrone should be by far the biggest draw for PPV.

I'm sure as soon as the news broke Cerrone started a cut.

Hazys

Everybody and anybody wants that fight, regardless what condition that they are in currently...its a serious payday. Chad Mendes got $400K for taking the fight on short notice.

The fighter who gets picked for this fight could potentially make more in one night than in their entire career combined.

Davei141

Isn't Pettis on a medical suspension? I would watch any of the names floated.

Pudsy33

Pettis is coming off two loses, that could be an issue.

Knex*

I'd probably prefer Pettis over Diaz, too.

Half the craic with Diaz would be letting the two of them **** talk for months prior to the fight.

Gamebred

Ko's somebody else in highlight reel fashion surely it makes ufc 200 even bigger then? Getting someone without a camp is help too Pettis Diaz or Cowboy are no bums full camp or not but I dont see any them having much trouble for Conor.

TheTownie

Pettis is available for sure.

Ariel Helwani ‏@arielhelwani 3m3 minutes ago
Just spoke to @malkikawa, @showtimepettis’; manager, and he said they have reached out to the UFC this AM. They want the McGregor fight, too.

Pettis is the biggest fight available so if its all about PPV and $$$ thats the one to go for.

Myrddin

Gamebred wrote: »

He mind is bulletproof theres no way hes would even entertain them thoughts in his mind

No doubting that, I suppose not having Conor's undeniable confidence that I'm looking at this from the point of view of a mere mortal

still guaranteed a fortune for fighting on the card reguardless of who its against.

Is it worth the risk though, a title shot at UFC200 would certainly blow the top off all records?

Gamebred

Myrddin wrote: »

I don't see what's in it for Conor:

less money to be made (not a title fight)
risk of defeat, which means no subsequent title shot
risk of injury, delayed shot at the title

He mind is bulletproof theres no way hes would even entertain them thoughts in his mind,still guaranteed a fortune for fighting on the card reguardless of who its against.

Lucas Hood

Myrddin wrote: »

I don't see what's in it for Conor:

less money to be made (not a title fight)
risk of defeat, which means no subsequent title shot
risk of injury, delayed shot at the title

Myrddin

I don't see what's in it for Conor:

less money to be made (not a title fight)
risk of defeat, which means no subsequent title shot
risk of injury, delayed shot at the title

Irishcrx

dave1982 wrote: »

I reckon fights scrapped till UFC 200. Question is will they risk conor fighting and getting injured and him being out for few months and he misses 200.

$$$$$$ and PPV buys , which will plumet if Conor isn't on the card as it'#s already poor enough...

dave1982

I reckon fights scrapped till UFC 200. Question is will they risk conor fighting and getting injured and him being out for few months and he misses 200.

fitzparker

Diaz/Cerrone/Alvarez

if all else fails (which won't when the dollar signs appear) then I would say they will do what they did to Hoolahan for the dublin card and bump diego sanchez up to main event. he is preparing at that weight etc so easy transition

Gamebred

I think Diaz is the best option hes not a waster who goes and gets fat really between camps he runs marathons for fun him and Nick are known for their cardio training so least he wouldnt gas easily.

Whosthis

Seen a few tweets that Cowboy has offered to take it.

DrPhilG

Can't see Aldo happening.

If McGregor wins it kills the rematch for the FW belt. If Aldo won it would kill McGregor's LW shot.

If a McGregor fight goes ahead (and I think it will), it will be against someone interesting, but not too dangerous.

Nate Diaz ticks all the boxes. He's dangerous on the ground but arrogant enough to stand and trade.