Cowboy will choke as per usual. And he's a slow starter, which could be a big mistake against McGregor.Tweet
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I'd watch that tbhI wonder whose side insisted on it being at Welterweight. If McGregor is thinking that he beats Cowboy and then lines up a fight with Masvidal then he's a fecking idiot.
Yeah I hope he beats Cowboy just so we get to see Masvidal take him apart.I'd watch that tbh
Really? Cowboy seems like a genuinely nice guy, while McCnuty hits old people in bars, and you want Conor to win?Yeah I hope he beats Cowboy just so we get to see Masvidal take him apart.
Bit harsh to call it a choke if he loses, not like he's expected to win. Stylistically it's a relatively easy fight for Conor.Cowboy will choke as per usual. And he's a slow starter, which could be a big mistake against McGregor.
I just think Masvidal will inflict a much more severe beating on him.Really? Cowboy seems like a genuinely nice guy, while McCnuty hits old people in bars, and you want Conor to win?
Looks like a last big payday for Cowboy.
Really? They look almost identical to me. Size will play a factor but Conor standing with no risk of a takedown is a match for anybody.I just think Masvidal will inflict a much more severe beating on him.
I think he is unbeatable for a fighter like McGregor. Only way McGregor beats him is by KO and Masvidal has never been KO'd. He would just completely outpoint McGregor with sheer volume otherwise, imo.Really? They look almost identical to me. Size will play a factor but Conor standing with no risk of a takedown is a match for anybody.
I feel Conor felt he had to fight Khabib but I dont see him taking the Masvidal fight if he doesn't see a way to win.
Its not as if Jorge is unbeatable. Far from it.
Jorge is the losing split decision king though.I think he is unbeatable for a fighter like McGregor. Only way McGregor beats him is by KO and Masvidal has never been KO'd. He would just completely outpoint McGregor with sheer volume otherwise, imo.
Yet Nate Diaz would be a super tough fight and he's lost 2 of his last 3 fights, and 5 of his last 10. UFC like many probably suspect Conor as a top fighter is finished. This fight gives him a chance against a well known fighter to maybe look good again, in the hope that they might be able to squeeze one last super fight out of conor. I wouldn't be too quick to write of Cerrone either. As much as Cerrone stylistically suits McGregor, the same could be said in return, both men like to stand and bang, and he has more experience at this weight class. His recent losses have all been to legit title contender fighters, and that's where he typically falls short. Masvidal, Edwards, Gaethje are all genuine contenders for a title shot and of course Ferguson is one in his next fight. This is a warm up fight for Conor, to see if he still has it.Nice of Dana to give Conor an easy fight against someone who has lost their last two and 6 of his past 10.
Agreed. Its clearly an attempt to rehabilitate him, since another loss would render his marketability in subsequent fights to be significantly lower than in the past.Yet Nate Diaz would be a super tough fight and he's lost 2 of his last 3 fights, and 5 of his last 10. UFC like many probably suspect Conor as a top fighter is finished. This fight gives him a chance against a well known fighter to maybe look good again, in the hope that they might be able to squeeze one last super fight out of conor. I wouldn't be too quick to write of Cerrone either. As much as Cerrone stylistically suits McGregor, the same could be said in return, both men like to stand and bang, and he has more experience at this weight class. His recent losses have all been to legit title contender fighters, and that's where he typically falls short. Masvidal, Edwards, Gaethje are all genuine contenders for a title shot and of course Ferguson is one in his next fight. This is a warm up fight for Conor, to see if he still has it.
He's always seemed a bit of a wanker to me to be honest, far from a nice guy. On the Joe Rogan podcast he was happily admitting to feeling up women in front of their boyfriends when they meet him as they can't really do much about it for example.Really? Cowboy seems like a genuinely nice guy, while McCnuty hits old people in bars, and you want Conor to win?
Looks like a last big payday for Cowboy.
He is a massive choker in fairness, any big fight he loses.Bit harsh to call it a choke if he loses, not like he's expected to win. Stylistically it's a relatively easy fight for Conor.
Nice to see Cowboy get a big pay day though.
Its the best move. He cant keep coming back facing champion killers, he needs tune up fights to just be a fighter again.Agreed. Its clearly an attempt to rehabilitate him, since another loss would render his marketability in subsequent fights to be significantly lower than in the past.
Spot on. Quite a few people don't realise this. Conor's not the only bell in this fight.He's always seemed a bit of a wanker to me to be honest, far from a nice guy. On the Joe Rogan podcast he was happily admitting to feeling up women in front of their boyfriends when they meet him as they can't really do much about it for example.
It's more to do with his big profile matches. His run to the title shots for example make him feel unbeatable. Then when he gets to the title fight, he just freezes.Bit harsh to call it a choke if he loses, not like he's expected to win. Stylistically it's a relatively easy fight for Conor.
Nice to see Cowboy get a big pay day though.
Aye, signing for a fight at 170 doesn't really bode well for Conor's seriousness or preparation for this comeback imo.I wonder what the end game here is. UFC hope Conor looks good and then match him with Masvidal? Another huge match up with no title at stake. Maybe Diaz 3? Just not sure why he's fighting at 170. I don't think it's a good weight class for him. Essentially they have 2 x 155 lb fighters moving up to fight each other. I feel lightweight is a better weight for both fighters even though both esp Cerrone have fought there in the past.
Jokes aside, it probably was a factor.They probably couldn’t be arsed watching their weight over Christmas.
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Someone's legs getting pregnant.Also, any early predictions for Colby-Usman ? I can't see a finish on that one. Almost sure to go the distance.
His last fight was Oct 2018, hardly "ages" in MMA. That said, I also think it's far from a given that he wins this in a straightforward way like many seem to think he will.McGregor beating Cerrone is far from a given even if this is supposed to be a tune up.
He *had* no gas tank, even in his prime; hasn't fought for an age; abused his body with drink and drugs, which will further reduce his ability to take a fight into deep water and his strike volume is always low because he is reliant on K.O.
Cerrone is his own worst enemy and the likelihood of him choking in the spotlight, once again, is high, but it's no forgone conclusion that McGregor takes the fight. As far as tune ups go, it's a bold option to take.
Colby will win I reckon unfortunately, just got we're destined to put up with his shit forever. Then he'll probably do a McGregor and demand money fights/not defend the belt. Before getting stripped cos no one is really that arsed about him.Also, any early predictions for Colby-Usman ? I can't see a finish on that one. Almost sure to go the distance.
With the lifestyle Conor has led, it's got to be like dog years! Put it this way, I'd be more surprised if he comes back identical to the fighter he last fought as than not.His last fight was Oct 2018, hardly "ages" in MMA. That said, I also think it's far from a given that he wins this in a straightforward way like many seem to think he will.
Well he HAD to create that personality. UFC told him before his fight with Maia that even if he won he would be cut, so that's why he has been acting like crazy since then.Colby will win I reckon unfortunately, just got we're destined to put up with his shit forever. Then he'll probably do a McGregor and demand money fights/not defend the belt. Before getting stripped cos no one is really that arsed about him.
He was acting crazy since before then to be honest. Guys just a bit of a cnut reallyWell he HAD to create that personality. UFC told him before his fight with Maia that even if he won he would be cut, so that's why he has been acting like crazy since then.