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[juliushandle]

Ferguson's an interesting matchup too.

I love Ferguson but he's likely fold under all the pressure of a big fight against Conor.

 

[Fitts]

Good card. Some damn fine performances and lots of entertainment tonight.

 

[Jezbollah]

I'm legit shook that Conor made the 155 champ look like an absolute bum like that

155 is Conor's best weight. He made the Cage Warriors 155lb champ look like a fucking chump when he was trying to become a dual weight champion there.

 

[Chesskid1]

oh god don't tell me we are doing that 1 person presser again

turning on fs1 now

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

Oh man, the UFC app read "you're welcome for watching" after the stream ended.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I just love Conor. Always have. He is the best thing to ever happen to the UFC.

 

[parrotbeak]

Are they even going to have a panel at the post fight presser or is it all individual fighters one at a time now?

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

Does anyone still think Frankie would be a threat after tonight? :lol :lol :lol :lol

 

[Chumley]

It seems clear now the only way to beat Conor is by having a granite chin and endless cardio like Nate does, not to mention nerves of steel. The mind games are half the battle and Eddie was SHOOK going into the ring.

 

[Obliterator]

Thing of beauty.

Just unbelievable. His extension is perfect. Great spacial awareness

 

[The Beard]

I can't believe how easy he made that look. That straight left is the most lethal weapon in MMA period.

Doesn't mean Conor is invincible, but good god the timing and precision on that left hand is ELITE

Did you forget about Rumble?

 

[Macattk15]

What a fucking card. If only Frankie's and Miesha's fight were flipped.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Does anyone still think Frankie would be a threat after tonight? :lol :lol :lol :lol

Frankie would look like Conor's baby brother.

 

[ldcommando]

oh god don't tell me we are doing that 1 person presser again

turning on fs1 now

no way they are going to put connor with woodley and khabib.

 

[Oscar]

Are individual press conferences a thing now because of the Nate/Conor water bottle incident?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It seems clear now the only way to beat Conor is by having a granite chin and endless cardio like Nate does, not to mention nerves of steel. The mind games are half the battle and Eddie was SHOOK going into the ring.

Or have good wrestling and takedowns plus cardio.
I wonder who fits that bill...

 

[SRTtoZ]

Not unless Nick comes down to 170.

Nick has been a welterweight all his career.

 

[Oscar]

PLATINUM Mike Perry should cut to 155 to take on Conor.

 

[strikeselect]

I'd like to see Conor vs Khabib next

 

[Rhaknar]

How can you not love Connor man. Its like wrestling, everybody loves the heels

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Or have good wrestling and takedowns plus cardio.
I wonder who fits that bill...

GSP?

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Diaz is bigger and longer and made of steel. When Conor has a size advantage I don't know who can beat him.

Not to mention that Diaz trains with real boxers as well. No coincidence that Floyd only had trouble 3 people in his life, those that were bigger and had a controlling jab. (De La Hoya, Maidana and Castillo) Physical attributes and the ability to use them are huge in combat sports. When you know understand how to use them, you become almost unstoppable. That said, I don't know if Conor is truly a great fighter, he's a great boxer, compared to the field of MMA. Accuracy kills everytime. When a punch lands cleanly and you don't expect it, it takes a lil bit more out of you.

 

[Chumley]

no way they are going to put connor with woodley and khabib.

I don't think Conor is suited for 170. 155 seems like his sweet spot. At 170 the cardio issue is too much and there are some certified killers in that division. Not saying he couldn't clean them out, but it would be tough.

 

[StylesClash]

This was a damn good ppv.

 

[Obliterator]

Did you forget about Rumble?

I'm talking about a single weapon. Rumble doesn't have to have perfect technique due to his power he hits you with anything and you are out.

I'm saying Conor's straight left is the best single strike anyone in MMA throws, because its textbook perfect.

 

[LAM09]

I'd like to see Conor vs Khabib next

Surely has to happen.

 

[Chesskid1]

leg kicks vs conor will be ace imo

eddie had a bit of success with them

 

[parrotbeak]

If they don't do panels at the pressers anymore i'm not watching. 1 fighter at a time is boring as shit.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Conor called it and he was right. He eats up these smaller wrestlers for breakfast. Warning for Khabib: Conor is your worst nightmare

McGregor will soon be stepping into territory where fighters avoid him. Unless you have a reach, weight, height advantage with a durable chin you are in trouble

 

[TheStruggler]

so whats next defends his first belt and leap frogs back and forth then tries to get a 3rd belt lol

 

[MassiveNights]

The trilogy with Diaz needs to be completed at 155 for the belt.

 

[ldcommando]

I don't think Conor is suited for 170. 155 seems like his sweet spot. At 170 the cardio issue is too much and there are some certified killers in that division. Not saying he couldn't clean them out, but it would be tough.

talking about the post fight presser.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I'd like to see Conor vs Khabib next

I'd finally give Conor his due just for taking that fight.

 

[The Beard]

Oh man, the UFC app read "you're welcome for watching" after the stream ended.

I'm ok with that. Lol

 

[RR30]

I love Ferguson but he's likely fold under all the pressure of a big fight against Conor.

He could get KO'd but he's longer than Conor, has a very good chin and phenomenal cardio. Not to mention fantastic grappling. It'd be a great fight.

 

[Bad_Boy]

Lost 20 bucks on a parlay cause of tate. All my other fights won.

I thought she wanted it man. Damn.

 

[BadAss2961]

I don't think Conor is suited for 170. 155 seems like his sweet spot. At 170 the cardio issue is too much and there are some certified killers in that division. Not saying he couldn't clean them out, but it would be tough.

He shouldn't fuck around with 170. He's just not big enough.

 

[Syder]

Gonna need a two belt gif.

 

[TheStruggler]

Conor called it and he was right. He eats up these smaller wrestlers for breakfast. Warning for Khabib: Conor is your worst nightmare

McGregor will soon be stepping into territory where fighters avoid him. Unless you have a reach, weight, height advantage with a durable chin you are in trouble

mehhhh maybe not because imagine the pay day they will get out of it

 

[painey]

if conor hadn't done that first self-flatulating Diaz fight, we'd be calling him the best to do it.

 

[Sephzilla]

I bet Conor tries to go after a third belt lmao

 

[Rhaknar]

How easily could Nick cut down to 155? I have no idea how that shit works lol

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

Frankie would look like Conor's baby brother.

Exactly right.

And one could go back to past threads and find pages and pages of posters claiming Conor was avoiding 145 to get away from Frankie too.

 

[Chesskid1]

and theres dave chappelle SNL tonight too

god what a night

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

How easily could Nick cut down to 155? I have no idea how that shit works lol

Will never happen.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Or have good wrestling and takedowns plus cardio.
I wonder who fits that bill...

You need to get him to the ground

Khabib is great at it but Conor's takedown D is world class. I mean his loss on the ground was his own error trying to take Nate there

 

[Tater Tot]

Not to mention that Diaz trains with real boxers as well. No coincidence that Floyd only had trouble 3 people in his life, those that were bigger and had a controlling jab. (De La Hoya, Maidana and Castillo) Physical attributes and the ability to use them are huge in combat sports. When you know understand how to use them, you become almost unstoppable. That said, I don't know if Conor is truly a great fighter, he's a great boxer, compared to the field of MMA. Accuracy kills everytime. When a punch lands cleanly and you don't expect it, it takes a lil bit more out of you.

Not just that but he had a ridiculous reach advantage in this matchup. He took a page from rigondeaux and nullified Alvarez' jab with his right hand. In boxing the jab is the most important punch as it sets everything else up. It is also used as a defense in order to close the gap.

Conor constantly tapping Alvarez' jab hand he never allowed him to get too close and left him open with his ridiculous range to set up his left crosses.

 

[Eanan]

I'd finally give Conor his due just for taking that fight.

LOL

So you wont give him his due for knocking out Aldo in 13 seconds and toying with the lightweight champion? Not to mention that hes a two weight champion...

jesus christ, some people...

 

[BeatnikGunsoo]

You need to get him to the ground

Khabib is great at it but Conor's takedown D is world class. I mean his loss on the ground was his own error trying to take Nate there

mendes took him down

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

You need to get him to the ground

Khabib is great at it but Conor's takedown D is world class. I mean his loss on the ground was his own error trying to take Nate there

Mendez on 2 weeks notice had no problem there.
He is a world class wrestler of course though.