Cathy.C wrote: » Not sure how reliable a source this Dave Meltzer guy is (probably not very) but he says it wasn't Dana's call, it was Lorenzo's: Above comments start around 7mins in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFFQhVCR19o
theteal wrote: » Ha ha, just as this sideshow rumbles on I've found a good "spot the difference" competition. Now we're all fully aware that RTE has no knowledge or interest in the thuggery that is MMA but you would have thought that basic journalism and production of verifiable news would be quite integral to their very existence. . .or is it just me??? Anyway, here's their link to this story - http://www.rte.ie/sport/mma/2016/0425/784008-mcgregor-back/ Nothing controversial there. Now have a look at the image I've attached to see the headline they had up earlier this morning before they were advised by most of the comments preceding it that this "news" was not actually verified by any other source. Anyway, slow news day in the Teal household. . .
Cathy.C wrote: » Unfortunately I think it's not true also but I don't think it was motivated by him having a laugh, I actually think it's a good chess move in all this as it puts all focus back on the UFC as the one's being responsible for the fight not going ahead. It also ensures all ears will be on John Kavanagh's appearance on the MMA Hour later tonight.
newballsplease wrote: » We'll if he hasn't anything agreed with UFC and is tweeting that.....then it's not really a good move. It's childish trolling and he's not gonna be looking good after it.
Cathy.C wrote: » UFC should be fining Conor not removing him from the card. It's illogical.
Cathy.C wrote: » Still think there is somewhat of a ruse going on though. Tug of war to create interest in a fight almost nobody cared about this time two weeks ago.
_oveless_ wrote: » just begrudgery people saying bad things about conor conor is the best thing to happen to mma in many ways he saved the sport he doesnt need to do press conference just fight he will easily beat diaz this time last time was a fluke loads of begrudgers saying he would have pissed hot if he flew to the states last week everyone needs to shut the f*ck up about the press conference its in the past no one cares god your all just geeky nerds nitpicking over things to slate conor over
newballsplease wrote: » From Conors perspective...the focus is all on him and the head boys of the UFC and not is defeat to Diaz. Does anyone know why he went to Iceland to train? Why didn't his team just go to America and set up there?
John_D80 wrote: » He trains in Iceland quite often with Gunnar Nelsons team Mjolnir. There is a a very close relationship with SBG and them thanks to Nelson. Far less distractions there as well I'd imagine.
Saipanne wrote: » Imagine they were based in the states now. Dozens of reporters following him everywhere. He has relative peace in Iceland.
sonofenoch wrote: » I don't get all the hatred especially on this an Irish forum for McGregor, can you imagine the same for Katie Taylor fighting for Ireland winning all those medals...would never happen can only think of 2 reasons, his personality his brashness (his Dubliness) can't be his fighting style surely
MarkY91 wrote: » Shouldn't American sources have started reporting on this by now? It's already 8:53am on the east coast
John_D80 wrote: » Are you saying there was little interest in McGregor/Diaz 2 before this all kicked off?
That_Guy wrote: » I like Conor and all but this is a stupid rematch to make.
pragmatic1 wrote: » Bad move for Conor. He looked really ordinary against Nate last fight.
Subcomandante Marcos wrote: » Terrible fight for Conor and the UFC as a whole.
creeper1 wrote: » Someone please tell me this isn't true.
winston82 wrote: » Terrible match-up.
Tigger wrote: » Remember when there used to be weight classes?
ScumLord wrote: » It's a bit of a bizarre move from anything other than a pride perspective.
Roar wrote: » The amount of shits I don't give about this fight. *sigh*
Cathy.C wrote: » Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. Most of the talk was about just why this fight was even happening and why it was that Conor was not defending his belt. There were even calls for him to be stripped of it. Here's just a selection of posts from this forum on the days surrounding the announcement of the rematch: Without question the vast majority of posts I seen either here, on Twitter, on Podcasts, under YT vids, other forums etc etc, were all showing a meh attitude to the fight. It wasn't until this whole debacle kicked off with the 'Thanks for the cheese' tweet that you the balance shifted and suddenly the majority of postings about the fight were positive about it happening. Which is what, imo, has fueled most of the conspiracy theories. It was seen as bizarre to have this rematch as the top of the card fight at UFC and now it's the opposite situation and the majority are now saying that no other fight can save it. Interesting turn of events, wouldn't you say.
.ak wrote: » 8:54am now
maximoose wrote: » You are 100% fooling yourself if you honestly think this is the fight everyone wanted.
Monokne wrote: » It's certainly the fight everyone wants now. And by everyone, I mean the masses, the people who matter. Not hardcore MMA fans on the UG who want to see the Edgar fight but in truth would buy UFC 200 if it was headlined by Demetrius Johnson V another flyweight can.
newballsplease wrote: » It's the fight everyone wants now because it was dangled in front of you then snapped away. If it was built as Aldo v McGregor for UFC200 or Edgar v Mcgregor then all of a sudden it was cut from the card you'd want it back.
Polo_Mint wrote: » Kavangh will be on the MMA hour today
Saipanne wrote: » What time does the show start?
