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UFC 257 Poirier vs McGregor 2

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  • #92
    bmcc10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭bmcc10


    walshb wrote: »
    Yes.

    Conor looked to be the man in charge alright....

    Anyway....it matters most in the cage....

    It's not hard when most questions are directed towards you. People think way too much into these things.


  • #93
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,427 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    McGregor by Sub
    Hard to see past a McGregor win here.

    Conor seems confident as ever, albeit a bit more reserved and humble than we're used to seeing.

    Dustin, while a much improved fighter since their last meeting, is still a level below Conor in my opinion. Add that to the fact he looks mentally beaten/nervous and I think he's in for a difficult night. I don't think his head is in it.

    Poirier is a great fighter and, by all accounts, a decent guy but I think he'll be hurt early, cover up, and be stopped within a round.


  • #94
    Whelo79
    Registered Users Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭Whelo79


    McGregor by Sub
    The more I see of Dan Hooker the more I like him. He seems like a really down to earth guy. Always really shilled, honest and having a laugh in all his interviews.


    A bit of fresh air compared to some of the more dry personalities we often get in MMA.


  • #95
    yourdeadwright
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    McGregor by Sub
    bmcc10 wrote: »
    It's not hard when most questions are directed towards you. People think way too much into these things.

    That depends sometimes you can see a man's confidence before a fight and sometimes you can see a man in turmoil and it can matter .

    A great one that showed it can matter and at the same time not matter happened in the same fight ,

    When Groves fought Froch the first time,

    Froch was a mess and he didn't do anything alarming but you could just see Gorves really got to him and it translated into the start of the fight,

    Froch was so tense and nervous Groves caught him early and nearly won because of it but then the other side kicked in once he got a few smacks and settled into the reality of the fact it was just another fight kicked in and he fought his ass of to come back into the fight,

    Problem in MMA is because of the small gloves & the fact they can smack you on the deck you often don't get the chance to re-set your mind ,

    Mindset at the highest level is what sets the very best apart ,


  • #96
    AlmightyCushion
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    moneyman wrote: »
    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.

    McGregor threw and landed more shots than Diaz in round 4. It was even McGregor's busiest round. In the 5th, they both had relatively low output but they spent a good chunk of that round in the clinch or attempting/fighting off takedowns, if I remember right.


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  • #97
    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    McGregor by Sub
    What’s the story with the glasses on McGregor? Just for fashion or what?


  • #98
    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    McGregor by Sub
    Whelo79 wrote: »
    The more I see of Dan Hooker the more I like him. He seems like a really down to earth guy. Always really shilled, honest and having a laugh in all his interviews.


    A bit of fresh air compared to some of the more dry personalities we often get in MMA.

    Ya always laughing. My first time really watching him this week & seems like good craic alright.

    He didn’t get asked much today but that line about Charles Oliveira was very good & it’s true. Thought maybe a bit soon after the Ferguson fight for him but the weight excuse I did think was strange.


  • #99
    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    McGregor by Sub
    Whelo79 wrote: »
    And the fact that Khabib has said he is retired and was non committal to a comeback. Dana stripped Henry Cejudo's belt quick enough when he retired in the octagon.

    It's all just McGregor putting pressure on Khabib to commit to the rematch.

    He’s been at it all week, every interview, doing his best to goad Khabib into a rematch and make himself sound good too.

    McGregors reply about his “announcement” was class - Khabib didn’t say that, Dana said that. I actually started laughing. He knows Dana, how he lies & likes to spin things.


  • #100
    walshb
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    Poirier by Sub
    bmcc10 wrote: »
    It's not hard when most questions are directed towards you. People think way too much into these things.

    I was meaning the face off...


  • #101
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    McGregor by Sub
    Best bit on the latest Embedded is Conor Jr. - "And a birra red sauce" :pac: :pac:


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  • #102
    Gamb!t
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    McGregor by Sub
    akelly02 wrote: »
    i think the rematch will be iconic

    he has to come back !

    please come back khabib!
    I don't see him coming back.


  • #103
    sonofenoch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭sonofenoch


    McGregor by Sub
    Poirier looked a little uncomfortable, like he felt he was been groomed


  • #104
    Zero-Cool
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    McGregor by Sub
    "i have broomsticks thicker than Charlie Olives" was the best quote of the presser, Hooker is a funny man.


  • #105
    froog
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭froog


    McGregor by Sub
    not that i'd ever engage in piracy of course, but dana said they're cracking down big time and there will be a "surprise" for anyone trying to do it. wonder what that means?


  • #106
    simongurnick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭simongurnick


    McGregor by Sub
    froog wrote: »
    not that i'd ever engage in piracy of course, but dana said they're cracking down big time and there will be a "surprise" for anyone trying to do it. wonder what that means?

    He has a host of retired UFC fighters scouring the planet to catch people. If you are streaming on your laptop, don't be surprised to look up and see Matt Serra's fist coming at your face.


  • #107
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,044 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    McGregor by Sub
    froog wrote: »
    not that i'd ever engage in piracy of course, but dana said they're cracking down big time and there will be a "surprise" for anyone trying to do it. wonder what that means?

    Probably means nothing. Just the fact that he has put this out means that people will be cautious - and I guess it is working as people are talking about it. Is it a double bluff? What has UFC done that boxing hasn't attempted before?

    TBH - I'm not gonna spend £20 for a fight at 5am. I'm not that much of a fan. It'll be viewable somewhere when I get out of bed and have some brekkie.


  • #108
    sonofenoch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭sonofenoch


    McGregor by Sub
    Think he was more on about youtube streamers ....iptv guys are always a step ahead, the likes of Sky and BT tried and failed to put on a block on it so can't see Dana White doing much........not saying he won't have found something up his sleeve for this weekend but there's always a workaround


  • #109
    [Deleted User]
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    McGregor by Sub
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

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


  • #110
    themandan6611
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭themandan6611


    H8GHOTI wrote: »
    What’s the story with the glasses on McGregor? Just for fashion or what?

    To help him see his missus and not get her mixed up with some other woman


  • #111
    moneyman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭moneyman


    brainboru1104 wrote: »
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

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

    Did you just copy and paste a walshb post? :confused:

    It appears you actually did: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115974829&postcount=23

    Bizarre.


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  • #112
    Dermobrickie
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Dermobrickie


    Any way to watch this with out bt sport? I have fightpass but the only option is bt.


  • #113
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    Poirier on Pts
    akelly02 wrote: »
    i think the rematch will be iconic

    Nah.


  • #114
    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    McGregor by Sub
    Dermobrickie wrote: »
    Any way to watch this with out bt sport? I have fightpass but the only option is bt.

    BT Box Office on Sky €30.
    You don’t need a BT sub, just the pay per view.
    No other legal options in Ireland.


  • #115
    Dermobrickie
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Dermobrickie


    I don't have sky😔


  • #116
    12gauge dave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭12gauge dave


    McGregor by Sub
    moneyman wrote: »
    Did you just copy and paste a walshb post? :confused:

    It appears you actually did: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115974829&postcount=23

    Bizarre.

    Jesus tonight it's either a miracle upon miracles or there in cahoots 😳


  • #117
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,001 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    McGregor on Pts
    walshb wrote: »
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

    Interesting match, where a Dustin win should no way be a shock
    brainboru1104 wrote: »
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

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

    WTF??

    New levels of bizarre today


  • #118
    themandan6611
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭themandan6611


    Mellor wrote: »
    WTF??

    New levels of bizarre today

    Not really, often soft minds attract the exact same opinion.


  • #119
    mdwexford
    Registered Users Posts: 11,274 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    brainboru1104 wrote: »
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

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

    Who the fook is that guy.


  • #120
    D.Q
    Registered Users Posts: 6,054 ✭✭✭D.Q


    McGregor by Sub
    Haha the alt account has been rumbled


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  • #121
    timeToLive
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭timeToLive


    Poirier on Pts
    I could be wrong, but their first fight is a distant memory as any barometer here...and Dustin 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.....Conor 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.

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

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


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