MMA Thread

You're such a wee fanboy.

I know someone that was previously a big fan of McGregor, met him in Vegas and he was extremely disappointed....a rude,arrogant * who has let the money and fame go to his head in a big way.

 

I love it
If you’re a fan of McGregor you’re a “fanboy”, if you’re a fan of Jones you’re a “fanboy”.

“I know someone that was a big fan of McGregor”

Ok then that’s that settled then

 

To be fair to McGregor he spoke well last night about Porier and Diaz who’s he’s fought in the past. Wouldn’t surprise me if him and Kabib are all smiles and handshakes with each other after all this is done.

 

I think McGregor conducted himself like a *. That's WWE behaviour - not the behaviour I'd expect of an elite level fighter.

It's not even as if he's any good at the trash-talk either - he just sounds like a *. All these wannabe-Ali * are just embarrassing themselves. Not one of them has the intellect, humour, grace, wit or poetry of the great man, so they just end up sounding like twats. And I concede the fact that even Ali could be a boorish * sometimes.

But hey, if that sort of thing floats yer boat, then fair enough - it just does nothing for me... akin to * pantomime!

 

I thought the whole thing was a bit of a cringefest with Khabib Just sitting there and no fans there.


Will say though I thought Khabib’s comment about the Irish speaking English was line of the night and it rattled McGregor a bit

One of the journos seemed to say to Conor that this was the only presser between the two as well.

 

I used to think that but I feel McGregor the character has took over McGregor the person to some degree. Think the whole offering him alcohol then calling him a backwards * when he knew fine well he was Muslim, was a wee bit dodgy and out of line.

 

Behave yourself. Kind of patter that people come out with against comedians when they something controversial. People being offended for no reason.

 

I used to dislike Conor and I thought he was hugely overrated. His fanboys used to annoy the * out of me, but I've become one in last few years he cracks me up and how can you not respect what he's achieved.

He's always been a gobshite but he's likeable gobshite, he's never been humble and I don't think he's ever really claimed to be. This is a guy that came from nothing and put the UFC on the map, he was troublsome when he first started training and he's not changed, but that wildness also makes him exciting. I'd love him to win against Khabib but I just can't see it I think Khabib beats him easy it will be like the Barboza v Khabib fight.

 

His trash talking used to be far better. Still a legend though

 

Khabib is quite backwards in a lot of his beliefs though. He was very critical of a rap artist playing in Dagestan. There was also a weird incident with a journalist where he refused a hug or asked her to cover up . I’m trying to find a link as my memory is hazy

 

Except that McGregor is the far superior striker when compared with Barboza. Like most Muay Thai guys, Barboza moves forward well, but he struggles when pressured. McGregor's movement is phenomenal and is both lateral, and forward and backward. For the first two rounds anyway.

 

If you go back and watch the Barboza Khabib fight you can see him chasing barboza round the ring with his chin straight up in the air. Bad footwork and not cutting the cage off well.

Rewatching that fight made me more optimistic on CM winning. It’s possible Khabib may have adapted since then though

 

Yeah, I think that is why McGregor and his camp are so confident. I saw an interview with Lobov where he said that Khabib punches with his eyes closed. I have no idea who will win, but if Khabib charges in and doesn't have an iron chin, it will end badly for him. I was looking forward to seeing him fight Ferguson as we haven't really seen him tested against someone with the tools to beat him. Conor will be a good barometer to see how good Khabib actually is.

 

Watched the PC never really been into UFC always preferred boxing but this looks like a grudge match with the bus scrap and that might get it on as well didn't know that was McGregors own whiskey as well .
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7318346/conor-mcgregor-proper-no-twelve-whiskey-tesco/

 

Is this * idiot for real, a thalidomide could knock this * out.

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/9/...s-the-pinata-of-combat-sports-boxing-mma-news

 

In fairness to Paulie, his prime was over 10 years ago and he was an EXTREMELY tough fighter. You don’t go the distance with Miguel Cotto with a broken cheek bone without being extremely durable, even by high level fighters standards.

McGregor will stop Khabib early imo. A striker with good movement, natural timing and KO power is a nightmare for someone with Khabibs style, as good as he is on the ground.

 

There are a number of adjectives you could use to describe McGregor, ‘humble’ isn’t one of them.