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UFC 257 Poirier vs McGregor 2

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    #122
    D.Q
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    McGregor by Sub
    IM SPARTACUS


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    #123
    ASOT
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    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Conor seemed to cave very easily in fight 1....caught in an awkward place, maybe...the shots that did him in seemed to glance....

    Both similar sized.....Dustin is NOT the same fighter he was a few years ago. He is slower, not as sharp....older, and likely has not lived a real clean athlete's life these past few years.

    Conor seems a stronger and more mature and robust fighter compared to years ago.

    Interesting match, where a Conor win should no way be a shock


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    #124
    12gauge dave
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    McGregor by Sub
    A glitch in the simulation


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    #125
    [Deleted User]
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    McGregor by Sub
    There we go, now ye get it. :)


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    #126
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    when you feel the touch of another fighter and it's not hurting, you take chances, you get confident and even inventive, then all things being equal, it's a match.

    I was hit hard sparring before, albeit I gave away 2 stone, and you just go into survival mode, you know that you cannot continue taking them shots and it makes you cautious, gun shy and stops your flow. It's only a matter of time in
    that regard, until you get hit again and again, and it's over. I just think even if Dustin get a a half shot, he'll spend more time anticipating the next one and it will come that much quicker.. I know it's over stated but we'll 100% know in the first 5 seconds and anyone saying Poirier is a great fighter needs to admit that he still is if it goes under 60 seconds..what does that make mcgregor???


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    #127
    Dtp1979
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    I want to watch the fight but I’m not subscribed toBT sports. Can I just buy a one off PPV?


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    #128
    Mellor
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    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    I want to watch the fight but I’m not subscribed toBT sports. Can I just buy a one off PPV?

    Yes if you have Sky


    https://www.sky.com/boxoffice/btsport/ufc-257-mcgregor-poirier


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    #129
    MrStuffins
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    McGregor by Sub
    Maybe we should put this stuff in a sticky? Might be useful.

    Where is the fight on? BT Box Office - €30

    Is it on "Regular" BT? - No

    Do I need to be a Sky subscriber? - Yes

    Do I need to be a BT subscriber? - No

    Are there any other legal ways to watch the fight live? - No

    Are there any illegal ways to watch the fight live? - I ain't sayin' nothin'!

    What time is the Conor fight starting at? - You're banned son!


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    #130
    Gamb!t
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    Mellor wrote: »
    WTF??

    New levels of bizarre today
    Dual accounts?


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    #131
    GiftofGab
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    McGregor by Sub
    Very boring press conference today. Miss the old days.


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    #132
    JacksonHeightsOwn
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    GiftofGab wrote: »
    Very boring press conference today. Miss the old days.

    When he was a funny, but being honest an obnoxious *rick?


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    #133
    Still Ill
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    chrisbonnie wrote: »
    When he was a funny, but being honest an obnoxious *rick?

    The early ones he was mostly just funny. When he started constantly bragging about money it got a bit too much for me. He reached a nadir during the Mayweather and Khabib promotions though. I think it's more about image rehabilitation these days. Maybe has a few too many skeletons in his closet to want to get into a war of words with anyone now.


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    #134
    Mellor
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    McGregor on Pts
    https://giant.gfycat.com/HauntingUnrealisticBedlingtonterrier.webm


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    #135
    Whelo79
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    McGregor by Sub
    Does anyone know what time the official weigh ins are at?


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    #136
    Alf Veedersane
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    Whelo79 wrote: »
    Does anyone know what time the official weigh ins are at?

    11am...ceremonial at 3pm


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    #137
    All_in_Flynn
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    Dustin 156 and Conor at 155. Fight is official


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    #138
    walshb
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    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    Dustin 156 and Conor at 155. Fight is official

    They haven’t weighed yet, have they?

    Poirier technically missed weight?

    Or allowed 1 lb?


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    #139
    LollipopJimmy
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    McGregor by Sub
    walshb wrote: »
    They haven’t weighed yet, have they?

    Poirier technically missed weight?

    Or allowed 1 lb?

    Its not for a belt so 1lb allowance, you know that though surely


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    #140
    MrStuffins
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    Mellor wrote: »
    https://giant.gfycat.com/HauntingUnrealisticBedlingtonterrier.webm

    The transformation from today back to his 145 days is crazy!


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    #141
    RoryMac
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    walshb wrote: »
    They haven’t weighed yet, have they?

    Poirier technically missed weight?

    Or allowed 1 lb?

    1 lb over allowed for non-title fights


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    #142
    Whelo79
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    walshb wrote: »
    They haven’t weighed yet, have they?

    Poirier technically missed weight?

    Or allowed 1 lb?

    It's not a title fight so a 1lb limit is allowed.

    They were the first two fighters on the scales.


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    #143
    Whelo79
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    McGregor by Sub
    Amanda Ribas is great, a little ball of sunshine. The only thing I don't like about her is she sounds like she learned English from watching the Borat movies.


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    #144
    walshb
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    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    Its not for a belt so 1lb allowance, you know that though surely

    No. Hence my asking.

    But now I know....so all good.


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    #145
    yourdeadwright
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    walshb wrote: »
    No. Hence my asking.

    But now I know....so all good.

    Makes no sense to me why they let that go ,

    2 nights sleep till the fight night weigh in for this one is kind of pointless,


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    #146
    yourdeadwright
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    Jesus Dustin didn't look great did he,
    He has look a bit shook all week , he didn't look good on the scales there at all ,


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    #147
    RoryMac
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    yourdeadwright wrote: »
    Jesus Dustin didn't look great did he,
    He has look a bit shook all week , he didn't look good on the scales there at all ,

    Could be just a tough weight cut, it'll be interesting to see how big he is in the fight


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    #148
    ASOT
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    Chandler in phenomenal shape.


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    #149
    Lucas Hood
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    RoryMac wrote: »
    Could be just a tough weight cut, it'll be interesting to see how big he is in the fight

    He has said it's tough to make 155/156 for him now.


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    #150
    Mellor
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    ASOT wrote: »
    Chandler in phenomenal shape.

    Was interesting during the week that everyone in the top 5 turn down that fight, except for Conor. And then obviously Hooker (#6).


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    #151
    ASOT
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    Mellor wrote: »
    Was interesting during the week that everyone in the top 5 turn down that fight, except for Conor. And then obviously Hooker (#6).

    Big fan of his I am Mellor. Really hope he does well, seems like a gent also.

    Hooker also, two sound fellas. Gutted one has to lose.


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