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Conor McGregor thread (MMA Talk Only - Read 1st Post Before Posting)

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    #212
    VW 1
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    pastorbarrett wrote: »
    Not disagreeing, but all this assumes UFC is meritocratic...Can anyone imagine Dana being dissatisfied if Dustin is injured? Though I wonder how much more Tony would sell over Dustin right now.

    Other question - is it as financially viable to have McGregor on middle east card as US? They could probably make more on gate in middle east?

    The money made on the gate is irrelevant due to the fact that it is dwarfed by the US PPV buys, so the only thing viable financially is to have him fight in the US. If it was down to the gate having him fight in Croke Park in front of 80k+ fans would have been done by now.


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    #213
    pastorbarrett
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭pastorbarrett


    VW 1 wrote: »
    The money made on the gate is irrelevant due to the fact that it is dwarfed by the US PPV buys, so the only thing viable financially is to have him fight in the US. If it was down to the gate having him fight in Croke Park in front of 80k+ fans would have been done by now.

    Yeah agreed, had heard PPV agreement changed with ESPN, not sure of details.


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    #214
    VW 1
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    pastorbarrett wrote: »
    Yeah agreed, had heard PPV agreement changed with ESPN, not sure of details.

    Well the way it works for a customer is they've to sign up to espn plus for a month and buy a (now cheaper) ppv so the overall cost is the same but there's an extra step in subscribing.

    But the word is also that as the ufc have now cut out the middleman (box office provider) and gone straight to espn for network coverage, that the ufc are seeing more of the 60 dollars or whatever it is that a customer pays, compared to (rumoured) 50% cut from previously. Its a little ambiguous as they don't release any of the numbers.


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    #215
    dave1982
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    They should have done the wwe model 9.99 a month or whatever and you get all ppvs


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    #216
    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,461 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Mod: Posts moved about the Charity boxing match to the Off Topic thread, it has nothing to do with MMA, it's very clear what goes where so post in the right place.


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    #217
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    I understand moving the gossip/showbiz stuff, but the boxing match is him fighting so a bit weird to put it in off topic. If this is strictly 'mma' only then may as well close the thread until a fight is announced. Or change the thread name since most of the discussion seems to be general UFC rather than conor mcgregor related.


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    #218
    Axwell
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    The first post explains what goes here and what goes there, it's quite easy to follow. There's no need to close the thread or change the name, just a need for people to read and post in the right place..

    Also, there was the opportunity to discuss this in the feedback thread for those that were interested and the off topic thread set up as a result with a first post here and there explaining what goes where - it's not up for discussion or debate again here. The posts were moved, continue the talk there if you wish. Back on topic here - thanks.


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    #219
    HattrickNZ
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    hi Axwell, can you provide a link to the Charity boxing match thread I cannot seem to find it. tks


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    #220
    Axwell
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    Its mentioned in the off topic discussion thread.


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    #221
    Never wrestle with pigs
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    Someone going back to 145 to take the belt back?


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    #222
    AlmightyCushion
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    Never wrestle with pigs wrote: »
    Someone going back to 145 to take the belt back?

    He doesn't look any smaller than usual and looks a good bit bigger than he ever was at 145.


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    #223
    hots
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    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    He doesn't look any smaller than usual and looks a good bit bigger than he ever was at 145.


    His cheeks do look sunk like they do during a weight cut though? He's still miles bigger than 145 Conor though.


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    #224
    [Deleted User]
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    Lads.. him posting pictures of himself isn't MMA related..


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    #225
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Lads.. him posting pictures of himself isn't MMA related..

    Not sure if srs. His shape could be related to what weight he might possibly return to mma at, same way his boxing match was related to his current skill level in one of the many mixed martial arts.



    Don't understand what can or cant be posted in this thread anymore, even after reading 1st post. The last post before the boxing match stuff was moved is "They should have done the wwe model 9.99 a month or whatever and you get all ppvs" How is that more conor mcgregor related than him boxing? Is this just a general ufc thread now?


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    #226
    spix
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    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    He doesn't look any smaller than usual and looks a good bit bigger than he ever was at 145.


    So funny when you look at his instagram sometimes, he posts a photo and people reply he's looking huge etc. Then a week later, hes apparently after losing weight and moving back to 145. Its just different camera angles and lighting.


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    #227
    Beasty
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Lads.. him posting pictures of himself isn't MMA related..

    I've been alerted to this post and have taken the opportunity to look at your record in the forum. I've also had a word with Axwell. Based on all that and your continued low-level trolling I'm going to offer you an option:

    1. A 6 month ban from the forum,; or
    2. A permanent ban from this thread

    If you take option 2 please note any further trolling in the forum (low-level or otherwise) will trigger a 6 month forum ban

    Please drop me a PM with your choice. In the meantime do not post in this thread again

    Thanks


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    #228
    Brussels Sprout
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    A week without any posts in here? That's pretty telling


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    #229
    pastorbarrett
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    Brussels Sprout wrote: »
    A week without any posts in here? That's pretty telling

    Fear not, we're busy stitching bunting and ironing the champ champs's clothes for him.

    Tell Jose we're coming...again!


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    #230
    Never wrestle with pigs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭Never wrestle with pigs


    Amazing how quickly you become irrelevant when not active. Love to see him booked against Tony more than anyone I think.


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    #231
    eagle eye
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    Never wrestle with pigs wrote:
    Amazing how quickly you become irrelevant when not active. Love to see him booked against Tony more than anyone I think.
    Thing is Tony deserves a title fight. Khabib is the Champion and they had this stupid interim belt just to make a mess of everything.
    So right now Conor is third in line, at best, for a title shot.
    I think he needs an easier fight to build confidence before he goes up against a serious contender again.


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    #232
    ASOT
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    eagle eye wrote: »
    Thing is Tony deserves a title fight. Khabib is the Champion and they had this stupid interim belt just to make a mess of everything.
    So right now Conor is third in line, at best, for a title shot.
    I think he needs an easier fight to build confidence before he goes up against a serious contender again.

    Tony through his own unfortunate issues put himself down the pecking order, I'm dying to see that fight though so hopefully we do soon. Dustin deserves the shot though on merit, in the last year and a half he beat two former champs, an absolute warrior in Justin & the current FW champ. He's earned his tittle shot without a doubt ahead of both McGregor & Tony. The most logical fight is Ferguson v McGregor then winner gets the shot, but the ufc is never as straightforward as that.


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    #233
    Mellor
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    Tony turned down the interim fight. And then had himself ruled out on medical grounds. It's unfortunate as I want to see it too. But don't see any other way at this point.


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    #234
    BigMo1
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    A fight against Tony or Cowboy would be great, anything to change the tune away from promotion of that f*cking whiskey.


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    #235
    robwen
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    Did he give any response to Cowboy calling him out for a July fight after he bet Ragin Al over the weekend


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    #236
    xtal191
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    Prob be Tony vs Cerrone to see who is next for a title shot


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    #237
    AlmightyCushion
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    xtal191 wrote: »
    Prob be Tony vs Cerrone to see who is next for a title shot

    Or an interim, interim belt.


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    #238
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Wasn't Dana spose to be meeting him 'next week's for the last 2 months? Cowboy fight would be cracking.

    https://twitter.com/Maclifeofficial/status/1125857349460156416?s=19


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    #239
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    If it's on the Mac Life does that mean that Conor might be arsed meeting him this time?
    Or just trying to drum up clicks?


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    #240
    pastorbarrett
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    I think Cerrone would be a good litmus test for him at this juncture. If he can pull it off, have a quick turnaround and go again...


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    #241
    califano
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    pastorbarrett wrote: »
    I think Cerrone would be a good litmus test for him at this juncture. If he can pull it off, have a quick turnaround and go again...

    Agree it would be a good litmus test but I doubt think a quick turnaround would be likely after a Cerrone fight. Id say if hes getting by Cerrrone they will both be suitably busted up ruling out a quick turnaround.


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