UFC On Fuel TV 9

darced · 06-04-2013 6:09pm

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Roar · 06-04-2013 6:10pm

uncle Dana's a fan

Mellor · 06-04-2013 6:17pm

Was about to post the same.
He's trending in twitter.

Ariel also did a great job of promoting It as the people main event. He pointed out before the fight that true to his word Conir came out with no hat, no shirt, no banner, no sponsors at all. Just the flag.

riffmongous · 06-04-2013 6:17pm

Zain Aggressive Tuition wrote: »

I don't know wtf is wrong with embedding today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC8eoPJs5KQ&feature=youtu.be

I'll try embed for the guys on phones shortly.

Thanks for that, I got 5 minutes too late and missed it

The Clown Man · 06-04-2013 6:18pm

What are the bets Conors fight is shown on the main card if there is a 1st round KO? Would be very easy for the UFC to start the hype train now since Aldo needs a proper challenger and his first fight in the UFC will no doubt have people start asking questions. He has the right style for it.

Interesting days ahead. Interesting to see how the world media react. I think he's going to be a fan favourite outside of Ireland fast.

Mellor · 06-04-2013 6:23pm

The Clown Man wrote: »

What are the bets Conors fight is shown on the main card if there is a 1st round KO? Would be very easy for the UFC to start the hype train now since Aldo needs a proper challenger and his first fight in the UFC will no doubt have people start asking questions. He has the right style for it.

Interesting days ahead. Interesting to see how the world media react. I think he's going to be a fan favourite outside of Ireland fast.

It's a guarantee it gets shown on ESPN now.
They lost two rounds in the main. So the room should be there no matter what.
It's only 67 sec long. Potential KOoTN. Trending on twitter, Dana took notice. Everything about the fight points towards a PPV spot.

The Clown Man · 06-04-2013 6:24pm

And there we go. Thanks Kenny.

Mr. Manager · 06-04-2013 6:24pm

The Clown Man wrote: »

What are the bets Conors fight is shown on the main card if there is a 1st round KO? Would be very easy for the UFC to start the hype train now since Aldo needs a proper challenger and his first fight in the UFC will no doubt have people start asking questions. He has the right style for it.

Interesting days ahead. Interesting to see how the world media react. I think he's going to be a fan favourite outside of Ireland fast.

Getting pretty ahead of yourself talking about Aldo.

Think they will slot it in if they've time.

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 6:28pm

The Clown Man wrote: »

Would be very easy for the UFC to start the hype train now since Aldo needs a proper challenger and his first fight in the UFC will no doubt have people start asking questions. He has the right style for it.

I would hate to see him fast tracked to contender status before he's ready. He's after making a remarkable start in the UFC, but I hope he has decent level headed people around him that will help to keep him grounded.

Andy-Pandy · 06-04-2013 6:28pm

I've just realised he is only 24. That makes it even better.

The Clown Man · 06-04-2013 6:31pm

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

Getting pretty ahead of yourself talking about Aldo.

Think they will slot it in if they've time.

I don't think so.

They do build hype early for fighters that shine. Regardless of whether he is near or far in actual fact, the UFC might bank a little in him and increase his profile steadily. Kenny Florian is creaming himself and they are still analysing his technique and replaying videos even after 2 more fights have passed. He's clearly the story of the card so far. Not a bad sign.

As I said, will be interesting to see how it pans out.

dave1982 · 06-04-2013 6:40pm

Breakingnews.ie has this they spoiled it for me:mad:

Mr. Manager · 06-04-2013 6:40pm

Seriously, you're getting way ahead of yourself

Arawn · 06-04-2013 6:41pm

connors capoeira and willingness to use it as demonstrated by the missed kick will mean fans will warm to his unpredictability imo

Roar · 06-04-2013 6:55pm

dave1982 wrote: »

Breakingnews.ie has this they spoiled it for me:mad:

news agency reports on live sport shocker

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 6:56pm

Excellent second round for madadi. Easy to see why he's a fan favourite in sweden.

T-K-O · 06-04-2013 6:57pm

Lads, fuel tv is that a paid service?

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 6:59pm

And a great finish! My fave fight of the day so far! Apart from mcgregor obviously. Nearly out in the first and came back like that. Well Done Sir!!

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 7:00pm

T-K-O wrote: »

Lads, fuel tv is that a paid service?

Dont think its available in Ireland.

xtal191 · 06-04-2013 7:01pm

conor678 · 06-04-2013 7:03pm

Any one have any idea what channel the main event is on on?

dave1982 · 06-04-2013 7:04pm

Roar wrote: »

news agency reports on live sport shocker

Have they ever before?

No is the answer so yes it is a shocker.

I know the sites to stay away from until I see a MMA event I wan't to watch.

T-K-O · 06-04-2013 7:06pm

Love the guys honesty and wit!

Be like Nutella · 06-04-2013 7:07pm

hahahahaha ya just have to love the guy makes ya laugh... pure honesty amidst all the hype and crap

RainMaker · 06-04-2013 7:08pm

conor678 wrote: »

Any one have any idea what channel the main event is on on?

ESPN @ 9pm

Professey Chin · 06-04-2013 7:11pm

"Gonna take all the ufcs money. Hightail it back to Ireland. Big bag of cash. Fcuk the recession" :pac:

conor678 · 06-04-2013 7:12pm

Sound, put on ESPN and saw some bundesliga game on so panicked for a sec

T-K-O · 06-04-2013 7:14pm

RainMaker wrote: »

ESPN @ 9pm

My EPSN says 8pm..

Be like Nutella · 06-04-2013 7:16pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lat9ElzBOIA

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 7:27pm

I've found a site with a good quality stream of the main card. Am I risking a ban if I post it? Mods?

Scar Tissue · 06-04-2013 7:28pm

John_D80 wrote: »

I've found a site with a good quality stream of the main card. Am I risking a ban if I post it? Mods?

Yup. I'm sure the mods won't know if people PM you asking for the link though :P

T-K-O · 06-04-2013 7:32pm

John_D80 wrote: »

I've found a site with a good quality stream of the main card. Am I risking a ban if I post it? Mods?

Don't PM's are wonderful things..

Roar · 06-04-2013 7:41pm

dave1982 wrote: »

Have they ever before?

No is the answer so yes it is a shocker.

I know the sites to stay away from until I see a MMA event I wan't to watch.

has there ever been an Irish guy in the UFC with this amount of hype behind him? Who dismantled his opponent in such devastating fashion the world stood up and took notice? No is the answer. So it's no shocker at all that they posted about him.

Dave 101 · 06-04-2013 7:47pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC8eoPJs5KQ

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 7:55pm

Replaying McGregor Vs Brimmage on the main event show in a few minutes.

Jax Teller · 06-04-2013 7:56pm

Conor's fight is next on fueltv

adamski8 · 06-04-2013 8:01pm

conor678 wrote: »

Any one have any idea what channel the main event is on on?

Sorry you missed it, conor won

El Guapo! · 06-04-2013 9:23pm

I'm only home now and missed the McGregor fight but I caught it online a min ago. Delighted he won. The skies the limit for him now.

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 9:32pm

Pearson vs Couture. Spoiler tags for the guys watching on espn.

Delighted. Ross is one of my favourite fighters. Really measured and patient display from him. And a great finish. Possible KOoTN?

Dave 101 · 06-04-2013 9:49pm

John_D80 wrote: »

Possible KOoTN?

hope not

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 10:01pm

Dave 101 wrote: »

hope not

Agreed but its a possiblity.

El Guapo! · 06-04-2013 10:03pm

This may make the sport a lot more popular over here.
I just really really hope the media cover the fight tomorrow and do it justice. It'd be nice to get this sort of exposure for the sport in mainstream media for once.

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 10:21pm

My picks for the awards:

FOTN:

Pickett v Easton

SOTN:

Madadi

KOOTN:

McGregor

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 10:41pm

John_D80 wrote: »

My picks for the awards:

FOTN:
Pickett v Easton

SOTN:
Madadi

KOOTN:
McGregor

3 outta 3!!! :-)

weemcd · 06-04-2013 10:42pm

McGregor gets the bonus, 60k also is the first fighter name Dana mentions at the press conference, and the first fighter to answer journalist questions.

This is proof enough there the man has made himself noticed

John_D80 · 06-04-2013 10:43pm

In an interview on Fuel TV, Dana all but confirmed Mcgregor for the Boston Card (August isn't it?) and a future UFC event in Ireland.

Wrongway1985 · 06-04-2013 11:13pm

Mcgregor at the press conference asked something along the lines of does that rank up there with your best fights he responded "It does ya UFC debut, 60g's bonus before this I was on 188 euros dole I dunno what the f*ck is goin' on". Fair play to him gave a good impression outside the octagon as he did in it hes gonna bring the UFC back to Dublin.

Be like Nutella · 07-04-2013 1:48am

Delighted he got the bonus, makes such a difference, not just the money but the prestige.
What a debut!
Dyin to see who they put him in with next.... time for some UFC site surfin

They've got 57 FW guys on the books. Some are booked, some are injured, too hot, too cold, he needs a Goldilocks match up! You could narrow down who they'll think about matching him up with for Boston to a few lads I reckon. They'll give him a stand up striker next IMO. He's a commodity to them now so they won't want to rush him to the top 5 guys but they will need to give him another tough fight and see how Notorious he can really become.

Who wants in with McGregor after that? You're lookin at another mid tier FW guy I reckon, guys with 3 or more fights coming off a win, guys probably taller than Brimage, prob not a pure wrestler after Brimage either.. matter of narrowing it down.

His willingness to stay just on the edge of the pocket while Brimage was hay making, using that wide stance leaning back inviting Brimage into his trap with his hands low and wide and then finding that chin with a couple of sharp counter uppercuts and most importantly cashing in instantly with a finish, no hesitation at all - saw the opening and killed him! It's a great recipe if ya can do it, takes absolute commitment and trust in your own skill level and sometimes it's not justified but in this case it clearly is. Hope he continues to stick with that style and takes guys head on like that and beats them to the punch. Dana knows it's a great style to watch, it's a bit Anderson Silva, it's a bit Jon Jones but it's all Conor Mcgregor !

kingcharles82 · 07-04-2013 2:02am

Delighted he got the bonus!!it makes it a great nights work for him and now gives him another fight in hopefully a few months!he looked very sharp and was seriously prepared for the fight, well done Conor and you did Ireland very proud tonight,time for Dana to bring the ufc back to the 02

Be like Nutella · 07-04-2013 3:20am

Here's a list of 145 lb UFC guys who are not booked after May, outside of the top 10 and who may fit the bill for Boston.. IMO

Andy Ogle - coimin off win in Feb not booked 5’9’’

Yaotzin Meza - Comin off loss to Chad mendes in Dec - too long a wait prob.

Rony Mariano Bezerra -Comin off two straight UFC wins not booked but possibly too long a wait to August - Jujitsu guy

Kurt Holobaugh - Striker tall – 5’11 – great cardio non stop… booked for April so could fight again august… if he wins he’s a possibility

Hatsu Hioki - 2-2 in UFC. last fight lost to Guida… not booked hasn’t fought since Jan. 5’11’ well rounded with good subs

Matt Grice - 2 wins 5 losses in UFC 5’8’’ …. In his second UFC run.. experienced. Comin off loss to Bermudez…. Not booked yet. Just fought on the Rousey card. But he’s another wrestler so unlikely IMO.

Pablo Garza - Lost to Brandao last night but had beaten Hominick before that is tall and a striker so?? Possibility… would be considered a tough fight. Is now 3-3 in the UFC. Decent scalp!

Akira Corassani - Just won tonight giving him a 2-0 in UFC record
14-4 overall record, well rounded fighter
This could be the guy IMO – 2 wins in his first 2 UFC fights – fought same night as Conor – very credible, tough and well rounded, good record – I’d bet this is the guy!

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