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UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
What a mismatch. Ceronne (who seems to lose all the time the past few years) is going to get killed by McGregor.
I hope McGregor loses, but I don't see him doing so.
I hope McGregor loses, but I don't see him doing so.
mekes
Member
Hurting for money like suffocating, or mental anguish at not being able to comprehend his bank balance?
I do bet he has had to pay some hefty fines and penalties these last few years but I bet he is still a rich man.
Conor is acting so different this week that he might even be on time for his own conference. That is what will make me believe he is a changed man.
12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
we are seeing the real conor now. a humble, dangerous man
TrainedRage
Banned
Ok, now this is epic! How could someone not watch this?
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
Gotta admit, found this conference a bit boring. Im not used to this fancy pants Conor, too much dick riding and ball sucking. Its nice to see for sure that two athletes respect each other but considering who the two are, meh pretty tame.
MaestroMike
Gold Member
not what i was expecting but i still liked the conference. i wanna see mcgregors fight but uuuggghhh i have like no absolute interest in the other fights its hard for me to drop the cash on just conor's fight
Ornlu
Banned
Is this the modern version of "Chuck's got that look in his eyes"?
off duty ninja
Member
I've been a big Conor stan in the past but I am tired of his stupid antics. Jon Jones lite and shit. I hope he really has his shit together because a humble, hungry Conor is best.
I love Cowboy too though and wish him the best but this fight seems lined up for Conor to get a knockout against a guy who will stand and throw with him.
I have a feeling that this one will be violent and brutal. Conor has a great chin so I doubt he gets KO'd but anything is possible in the fight game. Cowboy on the other hand has been KO'd his fair share.
My prediction:
If Conor is truly at his best then this will go 1 maybe 2 rounds before he KO's Cowboy.
If Conor's heart isn't actually in it and this is an act I think this goes 4-5 rounds with a possible decision.
If Cowboy lands some head kicks, anything is possible.
I love Cowboy too though and wish him the best but this fight seems lined up for Conor to get a knockout against a guy who will stand and throw with him.
I have a feeling that this one will be violent and brutal. Conor has a great chin so I doubt he gets KO'd but anything is possible in the fight game. Cowboy on the other hand has been KO'd his fair share.
My prediction:
If Conor is truly at his best then this will go 1 maybe 2 rounds before he KO's Cowboy.
If Conor's heart isn't actually in it and this is an act I think this goes 4-5 rounds with a possible decision.
If Cowboy lands some head kicks, anything is possible.
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Foamy
Unconfirmed Member
Just noticed Mac is 4 inches shorter but has an inch longer reach.
DKehoe
Member
I don’t usually bet but if I did I’d be hesitant to put money down on McGregor. He is such an unknown quantity after his time away. With all the madness going on in his personal life I just don’t know what to expect from him.
GymWolf
Gold Member
I don't think he is gonna lose against cerrone, if he really wants masvidal or khabib, he can't lose and he is not a stupid man, he knows business.
For me is an even more one sided match than colby vs usman.
mekes
Member
You have more faith in Conor than I do. Admittedly I am unsure but just want to see a good fight. A part of me generally feels the way that you do, but I also feel unsure and don’t want to dismiss Cowboy. A part of me feels Conor couldnt handle an honest title run at 155 or 170, especially 170. I think he loses to Masvidal, Tony, Khabib, Usman, Covington, Lee, just off the top of my head. He still pretends Nate Diaz is some kind of giant and a top welterweight. Conor said he didn’t train seriously for Khabib which is a red flag.
But all of that stuff is what interests me about this fight. There is a certain air of mystery around Conors return. I will be overjoyed if in the first minute of the fight Cowboy walks to the centre of the octagon and lands 2 big leg kicks. I think Cowboy can win if he stands firm and uses some of his tools that Conor can’t match. The worst thing I think Cowboy could do would be to start out cautious because Conors movement and boxing precision is IMO much better.
GymWolf
Gold Member
Krappadizzle
Member
I won't vote against my boy Cowboy, but he definitely has a tough fight ahead. I really love the fight. McGregor does look like he's in a lot better mind space than he was with the Khabib fight. The card overall is kinda weak, but there are a couple of bangers on their. I look forward to seeing Yusuff do some work, Petis is called Showtime for a reason and there's always potential for something amazing to happen with him, Holm's needs a win and Raquel Pennington had that awesome bulldog blood squirting choke at the last second against Evan's-Smith a while back that has made me a fan..
and Claudia Gadelha......
and Claudia Gadelha......
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Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Rooting for Cowboy but I think Connor puts his lights out eventually.
DKehoe
Member
He could get the Masvidal fight coming off a loss. But as long as Nurmagomedov, which is the biggest fight for him, is champion he will need to be coming off a win to get a title shot.
Krappadizzle
Member
This is simply not true. Cerrone's head movement is fine and he's a very well rounded fighter that is no cakewalk for anyone. Of his last 5 fights he lost two to fighters that on any given day could be the world champion in Gaethje and Ferguson, the three he won were against younger, faster opponents too. What he did to Alexander Hernandez was super impressive as EVERYONE had already written him a loss to the younger, faster, stronger fighter.
Notice that Cerrone hasn't even gone Super Saiyan before he threw that 4 hit combo while Connor HAD to go Super Saiyan to get Alvarez down? It's Science.
McGregor looks great though and he definitely seems to be in a more focused mindset than he was in the Khabib fight. Leading up to the Khabib fight he just came off as irrational, emotional, and plainly...kinda drunk. He seems poised to do a lot better this time around. His full interview with Helwani was great and kinda gave you a peak into what was going on. Hell, he seems more focused now than even a few months back where he looked like he was on coke being interviewed by Helwani.
After this though regardless of how Cerrone/McGregor plays out, we NEED to see Diaz/McGregor III. IT HAS TO HAPPEN.
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Unknown Quantity
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UFC 246 Official Weigh-In Results
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Grosso fight cancelled, she was 5.5 pounds over. Was looking forward to watching that one.
Everyone else made it.
Khabib v Tony still good.
Krappadizzle
Member
I won't get to see the goddess Claudia fight?......
I'll never forgive you of this shit Grosso you fatty fat fatterson.
GymWolf
Gold Member
It's grasso, and she is kinda of a cutie.
JareBear: Remastered
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FIGHT DAY
TrainedRage
Banned
What food are we eating and what are we drinking?
Krappadizzle
Member
Got some Hawaiian style pulled pork cooking in the slow roaster for some pulled pork sandwhiches, my Mom is gonna make some of her secret recipe fried rice and my buddies are all bringing the beer and snacks. Hell, I think I've got like 10 or so people coming over, the wife and I have been cleaning and prepping all day. Feels like it's been forever since I've had a proper MMA party, easily a few months.
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Unknown Quantity
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root number
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Mcgregor, 2nd Round Submission.
He's hurt from Khabib.
He's hurt from Khabib.
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
I watched this last night, good stuff
that whole episode is a good listen, as usual with Joey
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KOMANI
KOMANI
So put 100 on Cowboy. You never know with this sport. That is, if you don’t mind losing $100.
Krappadizzle
Member
JareBear: Remastered
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If Conor wins I only see a 155 title shot callout or a Masvidal callout
Krappadizzle
Member
JareBear: Remastered
I just don't see Khabib taking that fight. I'd love to see it, but Khabib is right, he doesn't deserve the shot. And history has shown that Khabib is more than willing to sit out rather than break his convictions. Usman is a tough fight for anyone, I think he'd make short work out of McGregor by wrestle fucking him to death, it'd be boring, but Usman win's that bout I'd bet. Masvidal is a good fight as they both like to stand and bang, but I think Masvidal is too big for McGregor and he'd be facing a tough fight too.I'd say his best bet is to stay 155 and make a statement. It all depends on what happens with Khabib/Ferguson. Connor does one more fight after this, assuming he wins, he fights the loser of Khabib/Ferguson and if he wins that, he gets a shot at the belt. He's been gone from the game for almost 2 years and hasn't won a fight in 4. He needs to put some work in. 2 high caliber fights with undeniable finishes would make it impossible for anyone to ignore.
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JareBear: Remastered
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Just to add to what I wrote:
I don’t think Conor would deserve a title shot with a win over Cowboy, I don’t even think he would deserve a BAMF shot or, whatever it would be called, against Masvidal, I just think that’s where the money is so that’s where Conor will try to go if he wins.
also want to echo that I’m bummed that Claudia is out, probably my biggest MMA crush
I don’t think Conor would deserve a title shot with a win over Cowboy, I don’t even think he would deserve a BAMF shot or, whatever it would be called, against Masvidal, I just think that’s where the money is so that’s where Conor will try to go if he wins.
also want to echo that I’m bummed that Claudia is out, probably my biggest MMA crush
TheGreatYosh
Banned
Roxanne is such a nerd. She might need to go train in the hyperbolic time chamber after this L.
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root number
Neo Member
Go JJ Aldritch, who's going to win by TKO in R1.
TrainedRage
Banned
Not a bad fight to start by the women.
root number
Neo Member
I agree, they both had opposed eye-type. One looked straight and direct, the other boyant and wobbly.
...both styles clashed perfectly.
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TrainedRage
Banned
Dober is shredded.
Irobot82
Member
Hits with bricks too wow.
highrider
Banned
Got some Hawaiian style pulled pork cooking in the slow roaster for some pulled pork sandwhiches, my Mom is gonna make some of her secret recipe fried rice and my buddies are all bringing the beer and snacks. Hell, I think I've got like 10 or so people coming over, the wife and I have been cleaning and prepping all day. Feels like it's been forever since I've had a proper MMA party, easily a few months.
I’m on my way!
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TheGreatYosh
Banned
I wrote Drew Dober off a while ago, but that was an impressive win.
TrainedRage
Banned
Tim(eth) Elliott
12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
I think he wants Cowboy -> Gaesthje -> Masvidal -> Final boss Khabib
I think Masvidal stops him.
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TrainedRage
Banned
Yusuff landing some nice shots.