Conor McGregor

UncleChael · 08-04-2013 9:01am

nino1 wrote: »

calm down there with the premature title fight call!

He has only been tested on the ground twice in his professional career and been subbed pretty easily.
Now, thats mainly because he has been ko'ing people left right and centre and it was 3 years ago but much will depend on how much his ground game has come on since then.

His ground game has come on immensely in that timeframe, he's a purple belt now and seems very focused on that aspect of his game, he also choked out Dave Hill which was a huge indicator of how much his ground game has developed.

I completely agree with you though that he should not be rushed, I think he'll be champ aswell someday but all in good time!

08-04-2013 9:04am

EvanCornwallis wrote: »

Yes, one gold medal for your country. Is that a fact or did I miss another ?

Was feeling good reading this thread until you started to talk

Mr. Manager · 08-04-2013 9:15am

What's the story with the lack of civil debate in this place the last few days?

Conor had an impressive debut but people talking of Aldo fights are delusional. He's had 1 fight that lasted 60 seconds.. A long way off I think.

Will be looking into getting tickets for Boston though so would be nice to see his talent continue!

Ush1 · 08-04-2013 9:25am

Absolutely delighted for him and his performance.

I was one of the more cautious people having seen Brimage fight in Toronto against a hyped Jimmy Hettis, I knew Conor had the talent but there was always the danger with all the hype and pre fight stuff.

I think it would be interesting against a higher ranked wrestler, maybe Clay Guida?

p to the e · 08-04-2013 9:44am

I think Andy Ogle is a good shout for a next opponent. Both young fighters with lots of exposure (Andy was on TUF) and both coming off a win. Diego Brandao who was on the same card as McGregor could be a decent matchup aswell.

08-04-2013 9:48am

p to the e wrote: »

I think Andy Ogle is a good shout for a next opponent. Both young fighters with lots of exposure (Andy was on TUF) and both coming off a win. Diego Brandao who was on the same card as McGregor could be a decent matchup aswell.

Andy Ogle, pff would be a walkover. Brandao on the other hand would be a serious test. Clay Guida is another level up again, we dont want him doing what he did to pettis and derailing the hype train!

Mr. Manager · 08-04-2013 9:58am

I think Brandao would give him some trouble. The kid is a heavy brawler and showed incredible knockout abilities in TUF house. Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu too.

It'd be a contender for fight of the night either way but sure Conor said he didn't want that.

Ush1 · 08-04-2013 10:31am

Dennis Bermudez?

Brandao I think is hot and cold, I would fancy Conor in that fight but still a decent shout.

dave1982 · 08-04-2013 10:50am

I think there is a huge amount of pressure on him to perform which is unfair in my opinion.I've seen none of his fights before Saturdays all I seen was very one sided quick fight.

Its great to see a Irish guy do well in the UFC but I think we should get off the hype and let him train with out the pressure from the fans.

He is everywhere Dana is praising him he's on all the news sites.Its too much too fast for him I think.

Don't get me wrong I want to see him do well but I don't want to see him get fights he's not ready for and fall flat on his face.

He said he don't want fight of the nights he wants one sided fights.I don't train MMA but I would assume you need to get a good hiding at some stage.

RoboRat · 08-04-2013 10:51am

Fair play to Conor, excellent performance and great to see his hard work pay off. He is a great character and exactly what the UFC needs.

I was really surprised to see Brimmage trying to stand with him. He was obviously riled up by the heckling and the weigh in but he should have known better. I thought with his wrestling skills he would throw a punch and then go for the takedown but he didn't seem to even try it. I know that Conor was moving a lot and made it extremely difficult but I thought a few times he had it set up but didn't go for it - perhaps the few knees Conor threw had put him off.

Anyhow, fingers crossed he gets another fight soon.

Mr. Manager · 08-04-2013 10:54am

Bermudez, good shout. Personally, I'd like to see him fight either Bermudez, Brandao or Siler next.

08-04-2013 10:56am

dave1982 wrote: »

I think there is a huge amount of pressure on him to perform which is unfair in my opinion.I've seen none of his fights before Saturdays all I seen was very one sided quick fight.

Its great to see a Irish guy do well in the UFC but I think we should get off the hype and let him train with out the pressure from the fans.

He is everywhere Dana is praising him he's on all the news sites.Its too much too fast for him I think.

Don't get me wrong I want to see him do well but I don't want to see him get fights he's not ready for and fall flat on his face.

He said he don't want fight of the nights he wants one sided fights.I don't train MMA but I would assume you need to get a good hiding at some stage.

http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/125642-irish-finally-make-ufc-2.html

have a look at that thread and you'll see why there is hype in the three fights posted. Its more then justified. Only negative you could possibly say about him as far as I can see is he keeps his hands down a bit too much, and once he fights lads at the top of the food chain he wont be able to get away with that.

cowzerp · 08-04-2013 11:13am

Deleted User wrote: »

http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/125642-irish-finally-make-ufc-2.html

have a look at that thread and you'll see why there is hype in the three fights posted. Its more then justified. Only negative you could possibly say about him as far as I can see is he keeps his hands down a bit too much, and once he fights lads at the top of the food chain he wont be able to get away with that.

Hands down means nothing if you have great range and movement.

08-04-2013 11:20am

cowzerp wrote: »

Hands down means nothing if you have great range and movement.

I dunno man, I'd like to believe that, but I've seen anderson silva knocked to the floor multiple times by chael sonnen in their first fight. I just think once you get to a certain level in MMA you can't afford to do that ****.

cowzerp · 08-04-2013 11:29am

Deleted User wrote: »

I dunno man, I'd like to believe that, but I've seen anderson silva knocked to the floor multiple times by chael sonnen in their first fight. I just think once you get to a certain level in MMA you can't afford to do that ****.

Yes but you've also seen Silva knocking lots of others out, sometimes you will be caught even with your hands up and chin down.

MrStuffins · 08-04-2013 11:40am

How ridiculous would a fight between McGregor and Cole Miller be?

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 12:04pm

Can't believe people are even questioning a fight with the Korean zombie. He would finish him quicker than brimage. He is gonna be fighting for the title in less than 2 years fact. I think a 3 or more wins he will fight cub Swanson great fight it would be and Conor will knock him out has much better boxing and movement, Swanson is good but not as precise striking and doesn't move as good. After a win like that he'll be up there for the title shot . Best boxing in the devision. Absolute ****ing beast, couldn't be prouder

p to the e · 08-04-2013 12:05pm

Oh dear.

Mr. Manager · 08-04-2013 12:11pm

People need to stop throwing out all these huge names saying Conor would walk through X, Y and Z. Seriously, 1 fight in the UFC. 1!

MrStuffins · 08-04-2013 12:19pm

Ray Mond wrote: »

Can't believe people are even questioning a fight with the Korean zombie. He would finish him quicker than brimage.

Jung is ranked 3 or 4 in the world and will get a title shot if he beats Lamas. To say McGregor would beat him that easy just shows extreme naivety in my opinion.

RoboRat · 08-04-2013 12:20pm

People need to stop throwing out all these huge names saying Conor would walk through X, Y and Z. Seriously, 1 fight in the UFC. 1!

What the hell do you mean... Of course he could walk through everybody.

Oldham could also win the premiership because they beat Liverpool in the FA cup. FACT.

</sarcasm>

I think people are getting a bit too carried away. I have no doubt that Conor will be a huge success in the UFC and he deserves it, but don't let national pride cloud your perspective. Conor needs to be tested on the ground by a high level grappler or wrestler. Until that happens, I think we can stop talking up title shots.

billy2012 · 08-04-2013 12:22pm

I think he deserves the title shot now!! Bring on ALDO!!!

Mr. Manager · 08-04-2013 12:30pm

RoboRat wrote: »

I think people are getting a bit too carried away. I have no doubt that Conor will be a huge success in the UFC and he deserves it, but don't let national pride cloud your perspective. Conor needs to be tested on the ground by a high level grappler or wrestler. Until that happens, I think we can stop talking up title shots.

Someone mentioned Bermudez earlier, he'd be a good high level wrestler that could give Conor a hard time. That's a pretty decent next step match up if you ask me.

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 1:00pm

Of course title shot is way too early... It's actually nonsense he's only 24 has a lot of growing and a lot more learning but I think he can really hang with most of the guys in the top ten. Dustin poirer would be a nice win for him also he's ranked #26 I think and went a clise decision with swanson. He has everything in his game already and as I said he's only 24 , still years of growing. There is the same hype over Conor as there was after Jon jones 1st couple of fights and I really think he has the same potential.
Watch this space he will be fighting for a title in less than two years.

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 1:35pm

Ha ha holy **** I'm still recovering from Sweden for some strange reason I thought we were talking about Leonard Garcia and had been been watching his last fight with K zombie.
But K zombie would be an entertaining fight for Conor after a couple more wins. But I'm
Sure he would go through him. He's a big strong FW too and we havent seen anywhere near his best yet. He's a true martial artist that just wants to keep learning and that in my mind is what will ale him right to the top.

darced · 08-04-2013 1:42pm

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OrgasmicBaz · 08-04-2013 1:53pm

Fair play to McGregor, it was brilliant to watch an Irish fella fight and win in the UFC. Hopefully in the Boston card (whoever hes fighting) he gets the win, Dana & Joe Silva set up a Irish card in the o2

The bleeding size of him for a FW too, looked more like a WW

Be like Nutella · 08-04-2013 1:56pm

http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/7/4191818/next-fights-ufc-fuel-tv-9-winners-mousasi-pearson-mitrione-pickett-sweden-mma

Winner: Akira Corassani
Who He Should Fight Next: Conor McGregor
Why They Should Fight: Despite putting on an absolutely phenomenal performance against Marcus Brimage in his Octagon debut, Conor McGregor should not be pushed too hard up the ladder in the featherweight division.

It would be in the UFC's best interest to allow the 24-year-old to further develop his skillset and become a recognizable name to UFC fans. "Notorious" already has a solid following, but fighting on the "Prelims" portion of a FUEL TV card isn't exactly where stars are made.

Akira Corassani picked up the most significant win of his career when he defeated Robbie Peralta on the UFC on FUEL TV 9 main card and in the process derailed a fighter many believed to be a future contender in the division.

With a career-defining win fresh under his belt, why not give Corassani the chance to take out another prospect in McGregor while giving the Irishman a match up that would test his ground game and give him a chance to put in more cagetime.

_______________

I agree with this match up... perfect next fight IMO.

califano · 08-04-2013 1:56pm

Delighted he got the KO bonus. I never usually hear who wins KO/Sub bonus but just always assumed it was for main card fights only so nice to hear. Dont think it could have been a better debut.
Would be good to see him on the Boston card in August. Pendred might have a squeak if he can dispatch Che Mills in June because i think Pendred is Boston born. Though i think Pendred will have to overcome Che Mills impressively and without it being too grueling to get a call up because of the close proximity of dates.

welchy · 08-04-2013 1:58pm

The papers are starting to catch on, finally!

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/other-sports/dubliner-mcgregor-makes-sensational-start-to-career-227697.html

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 2:00pm

darced wrote: »

Choo! choo! all aboard the hype train!!

Explain diccccck head

Be like Nutella · 08-04-2013 2:08pm

think it was a joke there man

Be like Nutella · 08-04-2013 2:08pm

Rang the Irish Time and politely asked if they are going to cover Conor's UFC Win today.

Direct quote:

"Not necessarily no"

I asked why not?

"because we have acres of things to cover and that's just not on our list of priorities"

and then hung up abruptly for no reason.... although that might just be the way journos do things I don't know... or.... he's got other calls today asking the same thing.

Not on their 'list'.... I think that's disgraceful personally. One of our biggest papers and they can't afford a 2 inch column or an online reference or a single tweet. That would annoy the crap outa me if I was Conor or his camp. You can't help but think it's a middle class readership thing - the Irish Times don't want to report on it because it's 'beneath' them.... IMO.

Wrongway1985 · 08-04-2013 3:10pm

Thread gone up 60 odd posts since fight day!!

Pride Fighter · 08-04-2013 5:16pm

http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/featherweight/

Conor ranked the #20 FW after that win according to that website.

welchy · 08-04-2013 5:40pm

McGregor will be interviewed on 2FM tonight around 7pm

Simply Red · 08-04-2013 6:13pm

He'll be interviewed on Ariel Helwanis MMA Hour at about 7.40pm tonight too
http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/8/4194168/the-mma-hour-with-conor-mcgregor-miesha-tate-matt-mitrione-melvin

darced · 08-04-2013 6:19pm

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Joe Hart · 08-04-2013 6:31pm

Can somebody explain the hype to me. An Irish guy wins a fairly minor bout in what is a minor sport and its the biggest news of the year? I'd understand if he was champion of something.

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 6:37pm

darced wrote: »

It was a joke on how carried away everyone is getting,a light hearted jibe.

Sorry taut it was smart ass:)

Be like Nutella · 08-04-2013 6:37pm

Joe Hart wrote: »

Can somebody explain the hype to me. An Irish guy wins a fairly minor bout in what is a minor sport and its the biggest news of the year? I'd understand if he was champion of something.

sure there'll be a few other responses so here's my one anyway

On this thread, which is set up for MMA, and in particular 'Conor McGregor' I would assume it's a big bloody deal wouldn't you? It's clearly not the biggest news of the year anywhere else in that it's not even mentioned in the Irish Times so exactly what do you mean? If you mean do WE here think it should be a big deal then YES damn straight we do!

Ray Mond · 08-04-2013 6:40pm

Joe Hart wrote: »

Can somebody explain the hype to me. An Irish guy wins a fairly minor bout in what is a minor sport and its the biggest news of the year? I'd understand if he was champion of something.

Minor sport? Ha it's the fastest growing sport in the world!! Would ever get a grip! This is big news in Irish MMA it would be like if shamrock rovers got into the quarter finals of the champions league. Such a small country and we have a superstar representing on the worlds biggest stage.

Joe Hart · 08-04-2013 6:44pm

Be like Nutella wrote: »

sure there'll be a few other responses so here's my one anyway

On this thread, which is set up for MMA, and in particular 'Conor McGregor' I would assume it's a big bloody deal wouldn't you? It's clearly not the biggest news of the year anywhere else in that it's not even mentioned in the Irish Times so exactly what do you mean? If you mean do WE here think it should be a big deal then YES damn straight we do!

I'm talking outside this thread. There is a bit of buzz in the general public and media.
It is a minor sport. Compare the money in boxing and MMA. We regurlarly get boxers competing at the top levels and you wouldn't hear too much.

Andy-Pandy · 08-04-2013 6:57pm

I think it is because people recognise that he has the potential to be really special, who knows if he will live up to the hype, but it's a pretty spectacular start.

adamski8 · 08-04-2013 7:11pm

Rte said he would be on 2fm at 7. Just tuned in, has he be on yet?

Andy-Pandy · 08-04-2013 7:20pm

adamski8 wrote: »

Rte said he would be on 2fm at 7. Just tuned in, has he be on yet?

No

Simply Red · 08-04-2013 7:45pm

Conor on now! link again: http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/8/4194168/the-mma-hour-with-conor-mcgregor-miesha-tate-matt-mitrione-melvin

Andy-Pandy · 08-04-2013 7:47pm

He's on now.

adamski8 · 08-04-2013 7:48pm

yeah on rte and mmahour at the exact same time!!

adamski8 · 08-04-2013 7:56pm

nice short and no stupid questions, conor came across really well again. nice also they had the full buffer fight intro for conor too along with some of the praising commentary from kenflo

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