Official Conor McGregor thread (part 2). Read warning in 1st post

evo2000 · 25-02-2016 12:13AM

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

McGregor will always take the fight and I respect that, but the UFC had the chance to put in 2 guys who would've made it a better fight, but instead they went for a guy who's out of shape and not as capable. They'll say it's for the fans but we all know why they picked Nate.

Well out of Cerrone and diaz, diaz beat cerrone, but from a business stand point why risk ur cash cow on a really difficult irrelevant fight? why would mcgregor even accept that on short notice?

they are keeping the show going and giving fans a entertaining fight, job done imo

evo2000 · 25-02-2016 12:16AM

JJayoo wrote: »

Pulls out....so you expect him to harden up and fight with a broken foot?

I expect him to stfu after leaving everyone in the **** 12 days out, his the one that ****ed up and had to pull out... apologize instead of sitting there talking ****.

Mellor · 25-02-2016 12:31AM

Foxtrol wrote:

He’s fighting a guy who can make LW but has fought at WW and has the height/frame to pack on muscle to stay up at WW consistently if he chose to.

It’s like saying there’s virtually no difference to Conor fighting Edgar at 155 than fighting him at 145 because they can both compete at that weight.

Fighting at WW is definitely more beneficial to Nate than Conor (obviously there’s other negatives for Nate given the short notice).

He fought at WW 5 years ago. I think people confuse Nick and Nate's jumps between divisions. He is taller than McGregor, but he hasn't got a bigger frame imo. Certainly nowhere near the size of Lawlor, Lombard, Woodley, Conduit. Those guys are WW's.

The Edgar comment makes no sense. Conor is a division bigger than Edgar.
A better example would be saying Edgar fighting Faber at LW gives Edgar a huge advantage because he fought there years ago when Faber was as BW.
In reality FW or LW for that fight makes no difference. Same here.

I don't think 170 gives Nate any advantage (over Conor) compared to 155, or a catchweight. It's not like Nate is 190lbs. Not having to cut benefit Conor also.

The stepping up two divisions is media BS.

Lukker-
Conor walking around at 177 pounds this week, so he still has a 7 pound cut. Interesting that he was gonna cut 22 pounds fight week for Dos Anjos, still a pretty big cut.

Sounds about right. I was guessing he's still need 5-10 to make WW.
Where did that come from, out of curiosity. I'd be interested to kow what Nate is now and in the cage.

JJayoo · 25-02-2016 12:40AM

evo2000 wrote: »

I expect him to stfu after leaving everyone in the **** 12 days out, his the one that ****ed up and had to pull out... apologize instead of sitting there talking ****.

Maybe you should stop following him on Instagram/Twitter then if it upsets you so much.

And how is him breaking his foot an example of him ****ing up? Accidents/injuries happen absolutely ridiculous to blame the athlete.

And he did apologise to his fans.

evo2000 · 25-02-2016 12:47AM

JJayoo wrote: »

Maybe you should stop following him on Instagram/Twitter then if it upsets you so much.

And how is him breaking his foot an example of him ****ing up? Accidents/injuries happen absolutely ridiculous to blame the athlete.

And he did apologise to his fans.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Nice try!

mdwexford · 25-02-2016 12:47AM

JJayoo wrote: »

Maybe you should stop following him on Instagram then if it upsets you so much.

And how is him breaking his foot an example of him ****ing up? Accidents/injuries happen absolutely ridiculous to blame the athlete.

And he did apologise to his fans.

Bruised foot and broken vagina said Conor and I for one believe him.

Lukker- · 25-02-2016 12:52AM

Mellor wrote: »

Sounds about right. I was guessing he's still need 5-10 to make WW.
Where did that come from, out of curiosity. I'd be interested to kow what Nate is now and in the cage.

MMA_Jim on twitter. Never heard of the guy tbh but he writes for the Irish Mirror and has had interviews with Conor and Dana

https://twitter.com/MMA_Jim/status/702391682613039104

ceecee14 · 25-02-2016 01:40AM

mdwexford wrote:

Bruised foot and broken vagina said Conor and I for one believe him.

You actually think a world champion fighter is afraid of another man?

JJayoo · 25-02-2016 02:50AM

evo2000 wrote: »

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Nice try!

Nice try on what? Are u mashing the keyboard with ur face again?

JJayoo · 25-02-2016 02:58AM

mdwexford wrote: »

Bruised foot and broken vagina said Conor and I for one believe him.

Have you seen the pic of his foot? I doubt he can walk on it never mind fight.

evo2000 · 25-02-2016 03:47AM

JJayoo wrote: »

Nice try on what? Are u mashing the keyboard with ur face again?

I dont know how to break this too u but i really, really dont give a sh*t about ur opinion and id rather not enter into any sort of a debate with someone as clueless as urself on any matter.

CurryFlavoured · 25-02-2016 04:15AM

People really having a go at RDA over this, ffs.

CurryFlavoured · 25-02-2016 04:29AM

Conor looks in great shape, really thick and muscular. Can't wait to see how he fares bulked up with pretty much no weight cut.

newbbieb · 25-02-2016 09:19AM

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Conor looks in great shape, really thick and muscular. Can't wait to see how he fares bulked up with pretty much no weight cut.

Cant help wonder does his speed and movement translate being that much bulkier,its a big jump to make and he looks so much thicker.

Can imagine him looking a lot slower in there than we are used to and tiring faster with that extra bulk,its pretty fast to jump up in weight like that.

Mr. Manager · 25-02-2016 09:33AM

The shít people receive for getting injured is an absolute joke. All these clowns giving them lip for it haven't a clue what it's like in a training camp.

You'd swear he kicked a lamppost and broke his foot. It was an accident. Give the guy some f*cking slack.

mdwexford · 25-02-2016 09:53AM

ceecee14 wrote: »

You actually think a world champion fighter is afraid of another man?

JJayoo wrote: »

Have you seen the pic of his foot? I doubt he can walk on it never mind fight.

Cmon people it's a joke, everyone is too highly strung around here during McGregor fight build ups.

Knex* · 25-02-2016 09:54AM

I also don't see anything wrong with RDAs tweet...

McGregor made it sound like he'd have to push his name back into contention for a fight, and he merely started that process.

CurryFlavoured · 25-02-2016 10:20AM

newbbieb wrote: »

Cant help wonder does his speed and movement translate being that much bulkier,its a big jump to make and he looks so much thicker.

Can imagine him looking a lot slower in there than we are used to and tiring faster with that extra bulk,its pretty fast to jump up in weight like that.

I highly doubt it, no weight cut will do wonders for his gas tank. Can't see him being any slower either, if he is it'll be marginal. He's only put on 7 lbs from his normal walkaround weight, which isn't monumental.

Easy Rod · 25-02-2016 10:32AM

Mellor wrote: »

He fought at WW 5 years ago. I think people confuse Nick and Nate's jumps between divisions. He is taller than McGregor, but he hasn't got a bigger frame imo. Certainly nowhere near the size of Lawlor, Lombard, Woodley, Conduit. Those guys are WW's.

The Edgar comment makes no sense. Conor is a division bigger than Edgar.
A better example would be saying Edgar fighting Faber at LW gives Edgar a huge advantage because he fought there years ago when Faber was as BW.
In reality FW or LW for that fight makes no difference. Same here.

I don't think 170 gives Nate any advantage (over Conor) compared to 155, or a catchweight. It's not like Nate is 190lbs. Not having to cut benefit Conor also.

The stepping up two divisions is media BS.

Sounds about right. I was guessing he's still need 5-10 to make WW.
Where did that come from, out of curiosity. I'd be interested to kow what Nate is now and in the cage.

To be fair, Nate could probably quite easily compete in featherweight and Nick at Lightwieght.

Nate fights at 155 because he’s comfortable and 170 when he’s feeling lazy!

TheNap · 25-02-2016 11:40AM

What time do we expect this to start at and is there anywhere me and my mates can watch it Dublin ?

D.Q · 25-02-2016 11:46AM

TheNap wrote: »

What time do we expect this to start at and is there anywhere me and my mates can watch it Dublin ?

It begins.

Swashbuckler · 25-02-2016 11:47AM

D.Q wrote: »

It begins.

Easy money for ASOT..........

ceecee14 · 25-02-2016 11:47AM

TheNap wrote:

What time do we expect this to start at and is there anywhere me and my mates can watch it Dublin ?

Tune in at 4:45 and you won't miss it

markc91 · 25-02-2016 12:06PM

Has anyone ever watched the UFC while in Berlin Im going to be over there for the fight and was wondering If anywhere will be open late enough to show it

Whelo79 · 25-02-2016 12:36PM

Mr. Manager wrote: »

The shít people receive for getting injured is an absolute joke. All these clowns giving them lip for it haven't a clue what it's like in a training camp.

You'd swear he kicked a lamppost and broke his foot. It was an accident. Give the guy some f*cking slack.

Anyone giving Dos Anjos grief for being injured is a tool. But I think any stick he has gotten regarding his tweet about McGregor picking Diaz over Cowboy is deserved. 95% of fighters in McGregor's position would have not fought at all. He should be acknowledging that first and foremost. Although I'm sure it's just an attempt to bait McGregor and keep interest going for UFC 200.

CurryFlavoured · 25-02-2016 12:39PM

Whelo79 wrote: »

Anyone giving Dos Anjos grief for being injured is a tool. But I think any stick he has gotten regarding his tweet about McGregor picking Diaz over Cowboy is deserved. 95% of fighters in McGregor's position would have not fought at all. He should be acknowledging that first and foremost. Although I'm sure it's just an attempt to bait McGregor and keep interest going for UFC 200.

Nah that's bull. I respect that Conor fights anyone anytime, he's got balls the size of melons, but in this situation he's trained and prepared, and he's going to fight an opponent who isn't at all. And he's still going to get paid a **** load. It's a great situation considering, the only small risk is that he loses and the RDA fight is gone, but that's small because 1. Nate's a good matchup for Conor and 2. He won't be in great shape.

Gamebred · 25-02-2016 12:41PM

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Nah that's bull. I respect that Conor fights anyone anytime, he's got balls the size of melons, but in this situation he's trained and prepared, and he's going to fight an opponent who isn't at all. And he's still going to get paid a **** load.

Yeah 2 words Fabricio Werdum.

Whelo79 · 25-02-2016 12:46PM

Gamebred wrote: »

Yeah 2 words Fabricio Werdum.

Dustin Poirier when in Dublin is another recent example.

shrewdness · 25-02-2016 01:02PM

Whelo79 wrote: »

Gamebred wrote: »

Yeah 2 words Fabricio Werdum.

Dustin Poirier when in Dublin is another recent example.

Yeah and I don't think these lads should feel obligated to take whoever is thrown at them on short notice. They spend months preparing for a specific opponent and a loss could cost them big time in terms of a title run, new contract etc. It is their livelihood after all.

But I think it speaks volumes of Conor's attitude and mentality that he'll take the fight regardless. Sure he likes getting paid but he's also loyal to his fans who spend alot of money to support him, and he doesn't let them down. Whatever about this fight, taking the Mendes fight last summer was very risky considering the stylistic change and a loss would have ruined his title shot. And he had a very good reason with the injury if he wanted to back out.

Lukker- · 25-02-2016 01:04PM

If you change opponents you are statistically more likely to lose.

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