UFC 257 Poirier vs McGregor 2

Some interesting picks here. All relevant..it’s not all Conor

https://thebodylockmma.com/ufc/dustin-poirier-vs-conor-mcgregor-2-predictions-fighters-and-experts-pick-ufc-257-rematch-winner/

How big is the viewership going to be for this?
The Countdown video went up on youtube a couple days ago and has 3M views right now. Could be a massive number.

Mellor wrote: »

Over 1million. But a some way short of 2million
I'd estimate about 1.4-1.5m

Is that less than cowboy fight? Think it will do more than that one

simongurnick wrote: »

Is that less than cowboy fight? Think it will do more than that one

That did 1.35M

It’s funny. UFC don’t release the buy rate, so what we usually see is estimates. I think the cowboy fight was at 1.1M initially, because I remember it was less than Usman vs Masvidal, which is 1.3M. But McGregor posted a screenshot of some document stating 1.35M. I do wonder what the real number was for Usman/Masvidal.

simongurnick wrote: »

Is that less than cowboy fight? Think it will do more than that one

Slightly more.

H8GHOTI wrote: »

That did 1.35M
It’s funny. UFC don’t release the buy rate, so what we usually see is estimates. I think the cowboy fight was at 1.1M initially, because I remember it was less than Usman vs Masvidal, which is 1.3M. But McGregor posted a screenshot of some document stating 1.35M. I do wonder what the real number was for Usman/Masvidal.

The cowboy fight initial estimate was close to 2m.
When they moved to ESPN I think the estimates went out the window for a while.
https://talksport.com/sport/mma/659052/conor-mcgregor-246-donald-cerrone-ppv-buys-notorious-record-ufc-return/

If Dustin gets it into or beyond the 3rd round it's anyone's fight if Conor comes out swinging he needs to hit hard and fast no showboating just crack him get him down and ground and pound.

Hooker fight should be a good one too he is a great fighter hopefully a little humble and much more focused on getting a win rather than a slug fest he will need to go for the tko as if it does go the distance he is a great fighter but punches need to land to generate points.

Just wondering does anyone know how I can legally stream this? I have Now TV on my smart TV so no Sky / BT box / subscription.

Can you buy the fight and steam via the BT Box Office app?

OmegaRed wrote: »

Just wondering does anyone know how I can legally stream this? I have Now TV on my smart TV so no Sky / BT box / subscription.

Can you buy the fight and steam via the BT Box Office app?

There doesn't seem to be any option to watch it legally without Sky.

Shambles...

I reckon Conor stops him early,
Dustin has improved but still get hit hard and often in every fight which is a nightmare if your fighting Conor,

I'm surprised Conor hasn't played any minds games with Dustin as much as Dustin says he has matured he is still way to emotional not to get draw into things with Conor and lose his composure ,

I noticed on one of the UFC build up videos they showed Dustin boarding the plane and he had a little paw Patrol key ring on his bag that he carries every where because his daughter gave it to him ,Being a father I though ah that's lovely but then when he was on the plane he took a little tiny blanket out of his bag a to basically snuggle it on the plane & explained it was his daughter first blanket ( shes 4 now) Now nothing wrong with that at all but it points that the guy is very very emotional ,

I don't think he could hold himself together in there if Conor winds him up over the previous loss,

Some great interviews today.

Watch for the prank JK pulls on Roddy.

simongurnick wrote: »

John mentioned in that Ariel interview that Conor has been training orthodox. Is that a slip from John or is he playing some mind games?

Its a running joke he always throws in these little "hints" is it a bluff or double bluff

walshb wrote: »

We expecting Dustin or Conor to come into the Octagin heavier?

What we looking at? 165-168 for Conor?

I reckon Dustin will be heavier,
He's a much thicker man than Conor,
Hooker said Dustin weighed 182.9 the night of there fight he , not sure how he knows that are they weighed again ?
I just seen he said they where weighed again fight night

Predict Mcgregor to be quiet and respectful all the way through, interviews and weigh ins, so Dustin will be at ease.
Then, when they are facing off in the octagon about to fight, Mcgregor will do the same thing - karate pose and calling Dustin forward with his hand.
Dustin's head will be gone from there and Mcgregor will make short work of him

I was in the arena for the first fight @ UFC 178. The lead up was classic McGregor.

He had christened Dustin "Peahead" and it really got inside Poirier's head.

Different kettle of fish now. I'm picking Conor but I think this fight will be closer than people think.

walshb wrote: »

If Conor can’t take Dustin out I expect it to be a very competitive fight for as long as it goes.

Could McGregor be quite tired come rds 4/5 should Dustin be still there fighting..?

More than likely, yes. I don't really buy that Conor's cardio could improve to such an extent that it could be on par with the likes of Poirier/Diaz etc in the later rounds, particularly if he hasn't had it all his way to that point. It's a weakness, largely due to his explosive style. His punches never have pop when we've seen him in rounds 4 And 5, and his footwork and movement are seriously slowed by that point also. That's normal to a degree but it seems to affect Conor more than others.

I think he has a good chance of finishing Dustin within the first two rounds regardless. But if it goes to the later rounds nothing will surprise me.