Official Conor McGregor Thread (READ MOD WARNING IN OP)

pablohoney87 · 04-12-2013 11:51am #1

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.

califano · 04-12-2013 12:09pm

Any word on a date of this documentary release?. The one that was following him around for months?.

Yourwellcum · 04-12-2013 1:35pm

califano wrote: »

Any word on a date of this documentary release?. The one that was following him around for months?.

If Rte are smart they will wait until thereis a fight announced for him and cash in on the publicity that will surround that.

MrStuffins · 04-12-2013 1:45pm

pablohoney87 wrote: »

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.

Also, Diego seems to be in that weird halfway point between being a bit big for 155 (missing weight v Gomi etc.) and actually being kinda fat at 170. Whenever he fights at 170 he never looks lean, he always has a bit of fat around his waist. He probably wants 170 so he can be lazy in his preparation.

Fight will still never happen at 170 though.

pablohoney87 · 04-12-2013 2:00pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Also, Diego seems to be in that weird halfway point between being a bit big for 155 (missing weight v Gomi etc.) and actually being kinda fat at 170. Whenever he fights at 170 he never looks lean, he always has a bit of fat around his waist. He probably wants 170 so he can be lazy in his preparation.

Fight will still never happen at 170 though.

Not too big for 155 at all. Just messed up his cut I'd say

peejay1986 · 04-12-2013 2:15pm

califano wrote: »

Any word on a date of this documentary release?. The one that was following him around for months?.

There's a Setanta one being released on the 5th I think. Conor put up a trailer for it. Although it's not solely about him (I don't think).

There's pros/cons for both fighters if that fight at WW was ever to take place **SPOILER: It won't***. Sanchez has experience at the weight. He's fought guys who are natural WW fighters so he knows what to expect and has proven he can stand with them. On the other hand, Sanchez looks as if he loses something when fighting at 170. Sure he can still pull out a win, but I never feel he looks top drawer, or has that edge to his game. I see him as a middleweight, but he needs discipline to make that weight and that's something that's not convincing with Diego

Conor won't have the knowledge/experience of fighting at WW, like Diego has. He's walking in to an unknown. No matter how much he says otherwise, there'll be doubt there about whether he'll have the physique for 170. In saying that, Diego has more to lose. His career would potentially be on the line if he lost to a fighter climbing two weight divisions to fight, off the back of a serious injury. Conor's got the better ability and if it were to translate to WW then Diego wouldn't be able to cope with his movement.

All in all, it's a bit of 'Why bother?'. Seems more a case of the two guys trying to prove they're not afraid, so they're trying to outtalk each other on Twitter. It's too much a risk for either fighter. From Conor's point of view the better option is to take the easier fight, coming back in Dublin. The hype from the event will give him enough publicity that the scale of a potential jump to a WW fight would be overshadowed. He'll be the main draw (even if he's not the main event) on that card, so why take the risk?

Mellor · 04-12-2013 11:50pm

peejay1986 wrote: »

On the other hand, Sanchez looks as if he loses something when fighting at 170. Sure he can still pull out a win, but I never feel he looks top drawer, or has that edge to his game. I see him as a middleweight, but he needs discipline to make that weight and that's something that's not convincing with Diego

Huh???
Did you mean to say WW & LW?

Sanchez has fought most of his career at WW, with two short runs at LW (3 fight run amounting to a loss verses BJ and current 2 fight run). People have said things like "Diego used to be a middleweight". But he wasn't. He has never actually been a MW. He was a small promo WW champ when TUF came along, - there was no guarantee it would happen again, so he entered the "middleweight" bracket as a WW. He immediately jumped down again afterwards.

The fights on the MW season of TUF doesn't makes him a middleweight. Especially when you considered that his opponents were also WWs jumping up to MW. Florian and Koscheck were, and I'm pretty sure the first guy was too.

canonball5 · 05-12-2013 12:02pm

Mellor wrote: »

Huh???
Did you mean to say WW & LW?

Sanchez has fought most of his career at WW, with two short runs at LW (3 fight run amounting to a loss verses BJ and current 2 fight run). People have said things like "Diego used to be a middleweight". But he wasn't. He has never actually been a MW. He was a small promo WW champ when TUF came along, - there was no guarantee it would happen again, so he entered the "middleweight" bracket as a WW. He immediately jumped down again afterwards.

The fights on the MW season of TUF doesn't makes him a middleweight. Especially when you considered that his opponents were also WWs jumping up to MW. Florian and Koscheck were, and I'm pretty sure the first guy was too.

Didn't he fight Kenny Florian at Middleweight on TUF1?

chrisbag1986 · 05-12-2013 12:11pm

Yes he fought at WW before TUF. Entered the MW category ( same thing Cathal is doing or has done ).

He seems to take a run at a weight class. Lose and then jump up or above.

Sanchez must be thinking it is an easy fight for him ( someone coming up two weight classes to him ). I hope it happens at 155lb or 160 catch would be better IMO.

defo fight of the night potential IF this happens.

Mellor · 05-12-2013 1:03pm

canonball5 wrote: »

Didn't he fight Kenny Florian at Middleweight on TUF1?

I think you missed the point entirely tbh

Oregano_State · 06-12-2013 1:04am

Just saw this on facebook. He's really pushing the self-promotion. Like others have said, once he keeps winning it will work well for him, I just hope he's not digging his own grave.

ATMatm · 06-12-2013 10:04am

pablohoney87 wrote: »

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.

Actually that's exactly what they want. Check out Jon Anik at the show tonight, he'll ask every single winner who he wants next so that they'll call someone out.

It's not that they want an easier job but they do want some buzz surrounding fights aside from "Wow, if fighter A beats fighter B he'll jump up in the rankings.". Nine times out of ten, if a fighter calls someone out he'll get the fight.

peejay1986 · 08-12-2013 6:02am

Mellor wrote: »

Huh???
Did you mean to say WW & LW?

Wow. No idea why I said MW. Yes, meant to say WW. Doh.

chrisbag1986 · 09-12-2013 7:32pm

on tonight 8;25pm ish with us.

chrisbag1986 · 09-12-2013 7:33pm

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/9/5187818/the-mma-hour-with-mark-hunt-daniel-cormier-ben-askren-josh-thomson

1:00 p.m. ET -- Daniel Cormier will talk about his light heavyweight debut against Rashad Evans at UFC 170.

1:25 p.m. -- Josh Thomson will discuss now having to fight Benson Henderson at UFC on FOX 10 instead of Anthony Pettis for the lightweight title at UFC on FOX 9.

1:45 p.m. -- We'll answer your #themmahour questions on anything and everything going on in the MMA world. Hit us up on Twitter using that hash tag, leave a question in the comments section below.

2:05 p.m. -- Marshall Zelaznik, UFC's chief content officer, will discuss the new UFC digital network, which launches in January.

2:25 p.m. -- Coach Duane Ludwig will preview the four Team Alpha Male fights taking place on Saturday night at UFC on FOX 9.

2:45 p.m. -- Former Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren will discuss his fighting future.

3:05 p.m. -- Heavyweight Mark Hunt will look back at his Fight of the Year candidate against Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night 33.

3:25 p.m. -- UFC featherweight rising star Conor McGregor will talk about his knee rehab and other news pertaining to him.

3:50 -- UFC heavyweight Soa Palelei will look back at his win over Pat Barry at UFN 33.

dave1982 · 09-12-2013 9:04pm

Great just what I need 20 minutes of Connor telling us all what we already know,he looks good and kicks ass.No one else trains like him he is the best.His knee rehab is going brilliant doctors are amazed and never seen anyone like him.No one recovers from knee surgery like him.Tell us how he wants to fight Diego and beat him easily

Gumbi · 09-12-2013 9:39pm

Hahahahahaha. So funny. Conor's on a tear.

"8 foot stick of **** Frankenstein lookalike".

dave1982 · 09-12-2013 10:39pm

Gumbi wrote: »

Hahahahahaha. So funny. Conor's on a tear.

"8 foot stick of **** Frankenstein lookalike".

Did not hear it yet but assume he's talking about Big foot, no one does interviews as good as Connor, he'd tell you that himself:)

Gumbi · 09-12-2013 11:34pm

dave1982 wrote: »

Did not hear it yet but assume he's talking about Big foot, no one does interviews as good as Connor, he'd tell you that himself:)

Nah, Luke Barnatt

He ranted a bit about him cos Luke Barnett accused him of buying followers etc last week.

SureYWouldntYa · 10-12-2013 12:54am

"The only reason he's in the UFC is because he blocks shots with his nose"

Hilarious Conor but oh so wrong

SureYWouldntYa · 10-12-2013 1:06am

He also says comeback fight in May/June/July and Sanchez here in September. If he did would be mental in more ways than one

billy2012 · 10-12-2013 1:25pm

He is getting worse.

BeepBeep! · 10-12-2013 1:43pm

Had to turn it off myself, he's getting tough to listen too. I'll always be a fan but leave the constant expletives and trash talk out at least until you have a fight lined up. I know he's trying to keep himself in the public eye but sometimes going under the radar works best. Just my opinion before the McGregor Fanclub light on me! ;-)

Oregano_State · 10-12-2013 2:06pm

I think he's just being himself. I found the interview to be easier to listen to than most of his recent stuff. He is stuck over in LA by himself working though his rehab; I think he uses the media to vent. He went too far with the Rousey and Tate thing, and he seems to know where the line is now. Ariel seems to really appreciate him as a guest, as he is more entertaining to interview than 99% of fighters. He gives his honest, and uninhibited views, which, despite the bad language, is refreshing to hear.

Keeping himself relevant is clearly in his mind, but he mentioned repeatedly that he he knows he has a lot of work ahead of him. It's too early to say whether his aim of becoming champion is likely, but you can tell he completely believes in his own ability, which is necessary to get there. The fact that he's more vocal than practically every other fighter does not mean he's cocky, but it has allowed him to gain recognition a lot more quickly than if he'd just fought, won, and kept his mouth shut. It may go against him if he loses prematurely, but then again they may not.

dave1982 · 10-12-2013 4:29pm

To be fair Connor thinks he already has the belt won that's the problem with him, Diego raised a good point that Connor has been beat but unknowns and he's bashing the top 10 in the UFC.

Connor is Ireland's version of Bisping love him or hate him people will want to watch him fight be it to see him win or get KTFO!!

Is the Diego fight likely to happen? I'd have huge respect for Connor if that fight was to happen win or lose.

Hope I didn't break any rules from that post in the Connor McGregor appreciation thread

Be like Nutella · 10-12-2013 8:24pm

List of Species spotted so far:

1. Bandwagon McGregor Fans - watched 3 live UFCs ever, all are welcome
2. Rational Haters - want to see him lose and the hype end, believes nobody has any right to hype themselves up til they've beaten 3 top 10 guys
3. Irrational haters - hating just to be different
4. Neutral Fight Fans - highly endangered
5. Overly Posh people - hate straight Dubs and Conor's Swearing and see him as another Dublin Shaper, hate the fact that a lot of people warm to him because he reminds them of somebody who stole their lunch money once
6. Die Hard Protectors - will viciously defend against anyone criticizing Conor's swearing on TV, his combative attitude, commonly citing arrogance as a necessity in MMA
7. The Genuinely Entertained - get a laugh out of him in the media and look forward to his fights and find him to be refreshingly different
8. The Pure Nationalist Fan - delighted to see an Irish MMA fighter on the big stage first and foremost and long for that Epic Olay Olay Barry McGuigan RDS moment... in the O2.

I'm a 7... with a touch of 6 and 8.

Ian Whelan · 10-12-2013 8:48pm

Be like Nutella wrote: »

List of Species spotted so far:

1. Bandwagon McGregor Fans - watched 3 live UFCs ever, all are welcome
2. Rational Haters - want to see him lose and the hype end, believes nobody has any right to hype themselves up til they've beaten 3 top 10 guys
3. Irrational haters - hating just to be different
4. Neutral Fight Fans - highly endangered
5. Overly Posh people - hate straight Dubs and Conor's Swearing and see him as another Dublin Shaper, hate the fact that a lot of people warm to him because he reminds them of somebody who stole their lunch money once
6. Die Hard Protectors - will viciously defend against anyone criticizing Conor's swearing on TV, his combative attitude, commonly citing arrogance as a necessity in MMA
7. The Genuinely Entertained - get a laugh out of him in the media and look forward to his fights and find him to be refreshingly different
8. The Pure Nationalist Fan - delighted to see an Irish MMA fighter on the big stage first and foremost and long for that Epic Olay Olay Barry McGuigan RDS moment... in the O2.

I'm a 7... with a touch of 6 and 8.

What category does Lentz fall into or does he merit a new category?

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/9/12/4722380/ufc-nik-lentz-interview-conor-mcgregor-slow-your-stroll-sonnyboy

dave1982 · 10-12-2013 8:57pm

2,3 and 8 for me, delighted we have Irish fighter in the UFC but sadly he's coming across wrong.People will probably tolerate it for a while

Be like Nutella · 10-12-2013 9:03pm

ha yeah fighters do deserve their own category.... but I can't argue with or against them they can slag Conor or anyone as much as they want. And they have the perfect debating forum : )

barry burp · 10-12-2013 10:29pm

Oregano_State wrote: »

Just saw this on facebook. He's really pushing the self-promotion. Like others have said, once he keeps winning it will work well for him, I just hope he's not digging his own grave.

is it just me or is he starting to get irritating?

Gumbi · 10-12-2013 10:34pm

It depends. I take it as it happens because I know it's just his personality. He's just whacky, loves talking **** and being hyperbolic. That's 100% fine in my book - he's being honest. Whether you like it or not is up to you. Being honest, I think he's hilarious. His manic laugh is the best.

barry burp · 10-12-2013 10:59pm

Gumbi wrote: »

It depends. I take it as it happens because I know it's just his personality. He's just whacky, loves talking **** and being hyperbolic. That's 100% fine in my book - he's being honest. Whether you like it or not is up to you. Being honest, I think he's hilarious. His manic laugh is the best.

love the way he fights and im a big fan but the pretentious laugh and constant ****e is getting boring now, I see hes rubbing off on young james Gallagher now, seen him running around thinking hes a mixture of joey b res with the glasses and rockin a primark suit thinkin hes mc gregor and talking in a Dublin accent , seriously, callin all the ammy fighters muck and having an attitude, saying how hes recovering from injury like hes superman, yawn , weve heard it all before james, stay humble

SDTimeout · 10-12-2013 11:31pm

barry burp wrote: »

love the way he fights and im a big fan but the pretentious laugh and constant ****e is getting boring now, I see hes rubbing off on young james Gallagher now, seen him running around thinking hes a mixture of joey b res with the glasses and rockin a primark suit thinkin hes mc gregor and talking in a Dublin accent , seriously, callin all the ammy fighters muck and having an attitude, saying how hes recovering from injury like hes superman, yawn , weve heard it all before james, stay humble

I'm pretty much done with this forum now because of what's posted on it. This and the martial arts forum used to be such a hotbed of Irish MMA and Martial Arts. A lot of people just refuse to come here now because of how it's changed.

You've joined this forum with the intention of bashing fighters and people. I also notice you big up Tommy McCafferty in another post. I've trained with Tommy and he's a beast but you must be from that gym , an affiliate of the gym I train with, or the surrounding area. The Gym that James Gallagher trained with before moving up to live with John Kavanagh. Which I would guess you know him, have trained with him and more importantly said all of the nice things in the world to him face to face, but come on here and bash on a forum.

barry burp · 10-12-2013 11:42pm

SDTimeout wrote: »

I'm pretty much done with this forum now because of what's posted on it. This and the martial arts forum used to be such a hotbed of Irish MMA and Martial Arts. A lot of people just refuse to come here now because of how it's changed.

You've joined this forum with the intention of bashing fighters and people. I also notice you big up Tommy McCafferty in another post. I've trained with Tommy and he's a beast but you must be from that gym , an affiliate of the gym I train with, or the surrounding area. The Gym that James Gallagher trained with before moving up to live with John Kavanagh. Which I would guess you know him, have trained with him and more importantly said all of the nice things in the world to him face to face, but come on here and bash on a forum.

nah I don't train with either or, just by reading his facebook and watchin tommy smash ben davis and also watching artem fight as well , this is where my opinions are from

El Guapo! · 10-12-2013 11:44pm

Mod: The last thread on this was so much of a disaster that it had to be locked. I don't want the same thing to happen to this thread. We'd rather take a hands off approach in this forum and we'd like to think people in here are adult enough to leave the petty remarks away from the forum. But if that can't be done, then the thread will be locked for good. Don't start all the crap again.

And, @ barry burp, don't post in this thread again.

Chewabacca · 11-12-2013 2:25am

I fully agree with what was posted above in regards to the bashing. This forum used to be the best place to post, full of intelligent, well thought out fight discussion, be it international or national. It's becoming like sherdog, everyone posts like they know better than the fighters and trainers and have no problem mindlessly insulting fighters or other posters.

What's the most amazing is that all logic and decency goes out the window any time the discussion points to Connor. Some threads are perfectly fine and some go completely out of hand.

Masked Man · 11-12-2013 10:57pm

He's likely going to be on the JRE next week. Be interested in seeing him on for two hours.

Be like Nutella · 11-12-2013 10:58pm

and at 34 I just felt younger than at any point in the last 5 years by understanding what you meant by JRE

yay me

MrStuffins · 11-12-2013 10:58pm

Masked Man wrote: »

He's likely going to be on the JRE next week. Be interested in seeing him on for two hours.

I'll give it a listen. Hoping he has more than himself to talk about for 3 hours

Chewabacca · 12-12-2013 3:33am

MrStuffins wrote: »

I'll give it a listen. Hoping he has more than himself to talk about for 3 hours

Yeah will be interesting to hear what they talk about, I have a feeling that the two of them operate on completely different wavelengths. Doubt that Connor has any interest in discussing Bigfoot or psychadelics.

As long as we hear anything other than 'positive thinking' and 'in my eyes I'm already the champ' I'll be happy. I have a feeling they'd spend a good portion of it talking about MMA, which is rarer than you'd think in the JRE.

MrStuffins · 12-12-2013 1:47pm

Chewabacca wrote: »

Yeah will be interesting to hear what they talk about, I have a feeling that the two of them operate on completely different wavelengths. Doubt that Connor has any interest in discussing Bigfoot or psychadelics.

As long as we hear anything other than 'positive thinking' and 'in my eyes I'm already the champ' I'll be happy. I have a feeling they'd spend a good portion of it talking about MMA, which is rarer than you'd think in the JRE.

Yeah I listen to JRE all the time and there's barely any MMA talk. Even when they have MMA guys on there they end up talking about no MMA related stuff. Particular highlights are guys like John McAfee, Victor Conte, Michael Ruppert etc. Great show!

magic_murph · 12-12-2013 5:11pm

Is Conor confirmed for the JRE?

seiphil · 14-12-2013 5:08pm

Love JRE so looking forward to this one. Hopefully we see a bit more to Conor than what we see on the MMA hour and other short interviews.

Xlami · 15-12-2013 3:04pm

Just wondering which one of you MMA masterminds made this video???

http://www.joe.ie/sports/mma/video-irish-lad-calls-out-conor-mcgregor-with-the-worst-video-weve-ever-seen/

MrStuffins · 15-12-2013 3:33pm

Xlami wrote: »

Just wondering which one of you MMA masterminds made this video???

http://www.joe.ie/sports/mma/video-irish-lad-calls-out-conor-mcgregor-with-the-worst-video-weve-ever-seen/

Sorry, I got a bit carried away

dave1982 · 16-12-2013 12:54am

I'll put you back on the dole

Mouthalmighty · 16-12-2013 2:06pm

I remember a time when the Irish MMA community on boards used it to communicate and inform of upcoming events and seminars and the like. The guys who used to post were veterans of one form or another, or at least used to train regularly if not active competitively. Now it seems that all that happens is insults and bashing by people who have no idea of the sacrifice and hard work and suffering (both physical and financial) that goes with being a pro mma fighter in Ireland.
People coming on bashing one guy or another is beyond childish lads. If so and so wants to wear a tutu and claim to be the next UFC champ fair play to him if he trains hard etc. What harm is he doing?

As regards to Conot McGregor, Stevie Wonder could see what he is doing. Despite what has been posted in the previous thread Conor is a very smart man. He knows this injury has put him out at a most inopportune time in h is career. His career was on the rise so he must ensure he stays relevant and talked about. (Insert Oscar Wilde quote here.) Not that i necessarily agree withthe manner in which this is achieved. I do think the ends will justify the means in this case. I'm sure the lad knows his career may be short so he's gonna try make himself into a brand so he can make as much money off himself as possible. He knows his career could be over tomorrow with any injury. He's only trying to get paid. Also he MADE IT in terms of MMA he's on the big show. The dude is obviously very skilled at what he does. If i was as skilled etc I would release a rap album "biggin' up" my skills nevermind youtube videos. So lads lets not begrudge the lad any success and take everything done with a pinch of salt. There is method to what he is doing. Fair play to Mods for keeping the silliness to a minimum on this thread.

dave1982 · 16-12-2013 2:17pm

To be fair I don't think no one is bashing Connors skills its more his attitude that people take issue with, which people are allowed have a opinion just like you expressed your just now.

I wish Connor every success but its time for Connor to walk the walk now and fight the top 10 which he is willing to do.

pbee · 16-12-2013 3:13pm

Mouthalmighty wrote: »

I remember a time when the Irish MMA community on boards used it to communicate and inform of upcoming events and seminars and the like. The guys who used to post were veterans of one form or another, or at least used to train regularly if not active competitively. Now it seems that all that happens is insults and bashing by people who have no idea of the sacrifice and hard work and suffering (both physical and financial) that goes with being a pro mma fighter in Ireland.
People coming on bashing one guy or another is beyond childish lads. If so and so wants to wear a tutu and claim to be the next UFC champ fair play to him if he trains hard etc. What harm is he doing?

As regards to Conot McGregor, Stevie Wonder could see what he is doing. Despite what has been posted in the previous thread Conor is a very smart man. He knows this injury has put him out at a most inopportune time in h is career. His career was on the rise so he must ensure he stays relevant and talked about. (Insert Oscar Wilde quote here.) Not that i necessarily agree withthe manner in which this is achieved. I do think the ends will justify the means in this case. I'm sure the lad knows his career may be short so he's gonna try make himself into a brand so he can make as much money off himself as possible. He knows his career could be over tomorrow with any injury. He's only trying to get paid. Also he MADE IT in terms of MMA he's on the big show. The dude is obviously very skilled at what he does. If i was as skilled etc I would release a rap album "biggin' up" my skills nevermind youtube videos. So lads lets not begrudge the lad any success and take everything done with a pinch of salt. There is method to what he is doing. Fair play to Mods for keeping the silliness to a minimum on this thread.

You are right that it is obvious what he is doing but if he bothers people it is probably understandable. It wouldnt be me getting emotionally invested and getting annoyed with him but it doesnt have to be all champagne and strawberrys. Without personal insults there is nothing wrong than stating your personal opinion. I find the majority of people like "stars" who are more genuine and down to earth, so maybe when they see more arrogance they think he is arrogant. My main point is that this is a forum and people dont have to go with the majority.

Xlami · 16-12-2013 11:02pm

Mouthalmighty wrote: »

I remember a time when the Irish MMA community on boards used it to communicate and inform of upcoming events and seminars and the like. The guys who used to post were veterans of one form or another, or at least used to train regularly if not active competitively. Now it seems that all that happens is insults and bashing by people who have no idea of the sacrifice and hard work and suffering (both physical and financial) that goes with being a pro mma fighter in Ireland.
People coming on bashing one guy or another is beyond childish lads. If so and so wants to wear a tutu and claim to be the next UFC champ fair play to him if he trains hard etc. What harm is he doing?

As regards to Conot McGregor, Stevie Wonder could see what he is doing. Despite what has been posted in the previous thread Conor is a very smart man. He knows this injury has put him out at a most inopportune time in h is career. His career was on the rise so he must ensure he stays relevant and talked about. (Insert Oscar Wilde quote here.) Not that i necessarily agree withthe manner in which this is achieved. I do think the ends will justify the means in this case. I'm sure the lad knows his career may be short so he's gonna try make himself into a brand so he can make as much money off himself as possible. He knows his career could be over tomorrow with any injury. He's only trying to get paid. Also he MADE IT in terms of MMA he's on the big show. The dude is obviously very skilled at what he does. If i was as skilled etc I would release a rap album "biggin' up" my skills nevermind youtube videos. So lads lets not begrudge the lad any success and take everything done with a pinch of salt. There is method to what he is doing. Fair play to Mods for keeping the silliness to a minimum on this thread.

Exactly look at Gunni Nelson. I'm sure someone will jump down my throat cuz we all love a bit of Gunni. But reality is he was on a 2 fight win streak and since his injury has lost a lot of relevance and faded into obscurity in the minds of the casual fans. Looking forward to seeing back now. But yes Conor is a smart smart man and has the persona to do it.

moneyman · 17-12-2013 8:35pm

McGregor, Pendred and Kavanagh are on 2FM right now.

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