Connor McGregor

What do people make of him?
 
Have seen a couple of his fights and have been impressed.
A great win over Brandeo in Dublin.
 
Great to have an Irish fighter on the scene.
 
Pesonality wise, i'm a bit 50/50 on him.
 
He's quite amusing to listen to and watch.
As good a fighter as he is so far, he needs to go onto fight some top 5/10 guys on a regulatr basis to see how good he will become.

To quote the best film ever, Top Gun:

"Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash."

Until his record catches up with his mouth, I'm reserving judgement.

Good win the other night though.

Rinsure wrote:To quote the best film ever, Top Gun:

"Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash."

Until his record catches up with his mouth, I'm reserving judgement.

Good win the other night though.

 
  
  
That has to be one of the best lines I have seen on this thread.

Agreed. As much as he looked impressive on Saturday, Brandao was disappointing. He folded at the end.

Looking forward to seeing him in action against Poirier

I reckon he will beat Poirier. Poirier or pea head as McGregor calls him is in great shape and technically a very good all rounder. However, McGregor is in better shape, mentally stronger and his technique is almost on a par with Poirier. I reckon the only way Poirier will beat him is if he submits him.

Have been impressed so far with Mcgregor, has a good skill set, apparently was an Irish ABA champ. Very confident guy, I get the feeling unless he feels his opponent is on his level he likes take risks & put a show on for the crowd. I think when he is in what is perceived as a 50/50 fight we are going to see a different McGregor.

Its hard not to like the guy. He's charismatic, dedicated to the sport and also he's legit.

Poirier who is no slouch, looks like he got caught up in the emotion of the fight, something that you need to be able to handle at the elite end of the sport.

McGregor looked so loose, displaying a array of kicks and punches which left Poirier bamboozled.

McGregor has got the skills, size, power and temperament to defeat Aldo.

McGregor looked good, as you say showed some good kicks & punches although the punch that knocked Poirier down was weird, one of those glancing blows that hit around the ear or back of the head, saw it with Overeem last fight.

Be an interesting fight against Aldo as although Aldo has great stand up stylewise its nothing McGregor hasn't seen before, but it is at a higher level than what he's faced. McGregor does bring a slightly different approach & as you say has power. Also Aldo is possibly becoming tight at the weight, seems to gas after the 1st couple of rounds, fights conservatively & not at pace. Would still have him as a favorite but not buy much & a McGregor win would not be a shock. A changing of the guard maybe?

Looks like McGregor will get the next title shot. Makes sense really, biggest draw in the division v the Champ. would be some fight. Hope its Aldo not Mendes.

Yes I heard this yesterday, a lot don't like it but as you say he's a big, big draw, has an exciting style and is on a pretty long winning streak, that's how the UFC operates when it comes to rankings & making big fights.

I don't think I've seen Mendes fight, why do you hope its not him?

I think a lot of people see McGregor as a genuine threat to Aldo, he has power and by his own admission a different style to many. For me he does seem the real deal, just that he's new to the UFC and has not been given the chance to shine at the highest level yet.

Also Rory Macdonald is next in line for the winner of Hendricks Lawler 2, which if Lawler wins its Lawler Macdonald 2!

I hope it isnt Mendes because I think it would be an easier fight for McGregor and probably a less interesting fight for a few reasons. McGregor has a significant reach advantage v Mendes and given McGregors strength is in his striking I think Mendes would struggle on his feet and McGregor is illusive enough to keep it off the mat. I reckon it would be one way traffic.

I am however, very interested to see how McGregor would fare v Aldo's vicious kicks. Both are also excellent strikers and for me two strikers going head to head in a championship fight is more interesting than watching wrestlers lie on eachother. It would also be more exciting for me as a McGregor fan to see him beat Aldo, a long running champion than Mendes.

I enjoyed McDonald's fight vs Saffidine. Really interesting and exciting fighter but he is a really dull character.

Either fight would be good to watch.

If he fought Aldo, would be rooting for CM.

Mendes is tough though. Huge fan of his. Would have to side with money.

Think CM could do with a loss.
He's fun to watch in and out of the cage, but at the same time I think, jeez he's a pain in the a55.

Either fight will be tough for CM.

Ha lots of people want him to lose. Thats what makes his fights so interesting. I cant support anyone who has money as his nickname. Plus wrestlers are boring.

He is a quality fighter and great to watch.

Mendes does have a powerful punch.
His finish on Cody McKenzie a couple of years ago was awesome.(dont like C MK). Why I mentioned it.

However I do think CM would beat both Aldo and Mendes.

not a big fan of mendes. always thought he was a bit of a lay and prayer with most of his wins by decision. would much rather see mcgregor v aldo, but then again always prefer striking battles to the wrestling ground game

Cant argue with that. UFC can be hard to watch when they start lying on eachother.

Fighting Dennis Siver on jan 18th in Boston.
Another w for Connor?

Another good win over Poirier.

Also on the card, Cathel Pendred v Sean Spencer.

Not heard of Pendred before, but looks put together

Pendred is ok. He was on the last season of TUF. In his debut in Dublin he beat Alex King in a fight of the night performance coming back from an early ko to get a sub. Pendred is a former Belvedere rugby player, backrow on the same team as Cian Healy. He is decent but not spectacular. Has quite a sluggish style.

GunsGerms wrote:Pendred is ok. He was on the last season of TUF. In his debut in Dublin he beat Alex King in a fight of the night performance coming back from an early ko to get a sub. Pendred is a former Belvedere rugby player, backrow on the same team as Cian Healy. He is decent but not spectacular. Has quite a sluggish style.

Do you know who the coaches were, how he did?

Since I moved back in may, dont have BT SPORTS,  so out of sorts withe the UFC, when events are on etc.

He had BJ Penn (v Edgar). Lost after 3 rounds to the eventual winner in the quarters or earlier I think. He was quite poor. Cardio looked a problem.

I download them all on torrents.

Ah thanks.

Miss those TUF shows.

You can always catch up with the episodes the next day on mmacore, its where I watch them.

The last one was pretty decent I thought, women only and some decent fights. Despite losing in the Finale to top seed and season winner Carla Espara, Rose Namajunas is a name to look out for in womens mma. I'm pretty sure she's got a UFC contract and should go on to be in some decent fights, only 22.

sohotnot wrote:You can always catch up with the episodes the next day on mmacore, its where I watch them.

The last one was pretty decent I thought, women only and some decent fights. Despite losing in the Finale to top seed and season winner Carla Espara, Rose Namajunas is a name to look out for in womens mma. I'm pretty sure she's got a UFC contract and should go on to be in some decent fights, only 22.

I think all the contestants got a UFC contract as it is a new division.

GunsGerms wrote:

sohotnot wrote:You can always catch up with the episodes the next day on mmacore, its where I watch them.

The last one was pretty decent I thought, women only and some decent fights. Despite losing in the Finale to top seed and season winner Carla Espara, Rose Namajunas is a name to look out for in womens mma. I'm pretty sure she's got a UFC contract and should go on to be in some decent fights, only 22.

I think all the contestants got a UFC contract as it is a new division.

Yeah you're probably right, UFC need to keep expanding. Did you watch the series? Namajunas was the one that really stuck out for me, wanted her to win but fair play to Esparza she fought well, I think lack of experience played a part, but Esparza is strong.

I watched it until Aisling Daly was knocked out. How did the Scottish girl do in the end?

I think she was submitted by Namajunas in the 2nd round. Totally out fought in the 1st round, then had a better 2nd before tapping. I though Daly was an awful fighter, just big, strong and durable with poor technique and the worst footwork I've ever seen. She's come this far with her physical attributes but at the higher/highest level gets found out. I think she my well fight at a weight above, she looked a lot bigger than her opponents.

In all I thought it was quite a good series, fights were quite good, I think womens MMA has improved and will only get better. Both coaches came across well. I hear they are lining up a new series.

Daly looks out of shape and had probably the worst conditioning of all of them. However, she is experienced and pretty tough so probably not quite as bad as you say. She won her first UFC fight by arm bar submission in the first round. Her professional record is 15-5 so she cant be that bad.

Re her footwork she is a bit unorthodox but that can be advantageous. My biggest beef with he is she is quite sloppy and inefficient around the octagon and generally in bad shape.

I don't pay much attention to records until fighters get into the top organizations, ko power aside. Namajunas had a 2-1 record going in!

I just felt Daly was getting results based on her toughness and strength and once she steps up could get found out, wins a few loses a few. I don't think her footwork is unorthodox just bad, she's not a natural for boxing or kickboxing and I don't see it having any advantages. In stand up foot work is one of the most important aspects. Your beef as you put it is what gives me the opinion I have of her and it will be her downfall.

[quote="westisbest"]Fighting Dennis Siver on jan 18th in Boston.
Another w for Connor?

Another good win over Poirier.

Also on the card, Cathel Pendred v Sean Spencer.

Not heard of Pendred before, but looks put together[/quote]

Yep! Just watched the fight and Conor won via 2nd rd stoppage g'n'p. I thought he looked very impressive, he was very relaxed throughout the fight and never looked in any danger.

Looking forward to the fight against Aldo and I'm going for Conor in this one. I really think he is the real deal, is naturally big at the weight, has a good skill set with great movement, footwork and speed, and of course power. Its kind of a changing of the guard with Conor becoming the next big name in mma as well as champ.

Saw the interview after.
Thought it was funny when he said I would beat him in 2 rounds, not 2 minutes.

Was in 2 minds over the spit bucket comments.
One the one hand its quite amusing, on the other maybe a bit disrespectful.

Should be a great fight though.

I take what he says with a pinch of salt, he's just a hype machine giving people something to say about him. He seems to be an ok guy when you see him being himself.

Pendred has done really really well to get three wins from three fights. He is fairly average.

Thought it was funny when Joe Rogan said he really needs to work on his striking after probably the most telegraphed spinning kick of all time.

Some of the moves he does it seems he just does them to look good rather than any hope whatsoever of landing something meaningful. Paddy holohan who was also on the card is a much better prospect than Pendred.

Also Joseph Duffy from Donegal (the last guy to beat McGregor) makes his UFC debut on the 14th March. He has an MMA record of 12-1 and he has also defeated Norman Parke.

GunsGerms wrote:Pendred has done really really well to get three wins from three fights. He is fairly average.

Thought it was funny when Joe Rogan said he really needs to work on his striking after probably the most telegraphed spinning kick of all time.

Some of the moves he does it seems he just does them to look good rather than any hope whatsoever of landing something meaningful. Paddy holohan  who was also on the card is a much better prospect than Pendred.

Interesting point as during the fight I did question the effectiveness or the potential of some of his kicks, they certainly 'look' good and are fast, just not sure how much power is in them. Wouldn't fancy finding out mind!

Watched a couple of the womans TUF on youtube.

Looked a good season.

Saw Daley's win.
Think team Pettis were 6-0 up at that point.

Few months now till Conner v Aldo.
July 11th, I will be in Benidorm on my stag do then, will find a bar to watch it.

It will be a cracker. Great night to have a stag. The co-main McDonald and Lawlor fight could be epic too. Try not to get too riled up and get in a fight after.

Ha, no worries there.

Wanna make sure i'm not to peed so that I miss it.

westisbest wrote:Ha, no worries there.

Wanna make sure i'm not to peed so that I miss it.

That, in Benidorm, on your stag will be as big a challenge as Siver going 5 rounds with McGregor. you are going to get pummeled with booze.

The fight will be at 3am in Spain at least Id say wont it?

Yeah, probably around that time.

I'll be telling the boys that i'll be taking it easy(ish) as i want to watch the fight. My brother and a couple of others are mma fans and will will want to watch it. Will be seeing them on saturday for the rugby, so will be telling them.

Am sure i'll still be going at that stage, although not knowing where i am.

May have to catch the re run.
Will do my best though.

Watched some of the press tour in Brazil with McGreggor and Aldo.
He does crack me up.

Was out watching the rugby saturday and this fight was brought up.

Bit 50/50 with the lads on whose going to win.

Am gonna go with McGreggor knock out, either end of the first, or start of the second round.

I agree 100%. McGregor ko first or second. it will only be the second because Aldo is quite elusive. Cant see anything but a early KO for CMG.

Whatever happens he is already a multi millionnaire in the space of one year. Incredible rise.

Watched a bit last night when they were both in Vegas.
CM was at the TUF training centre.

Both went to meet the mayor.
They flew on private jets to LA.

Behind all the talk I think CM is a decent guy.
Its all for show and thats the way he is.
Certainly a character and far from boring.

When i started this post was 50/50 in terms of liking him.
He has grown on me.

When he gets the belt, can see him becoming a champ for a long time.

Id say he will move divisions soon enough after getting the belt if he gets. Would love to see him fight Cerrone.

Have you watched the UFC embedded series for this fight? Its quite good.

Have just watched a few bits here and there.

Will check that out.

Where can you watch these?

The bits I saw were on facebook.
I liked the UFC link, so videos are on my page.

Also google CM.
Click on 'news for CM', then a bunch of videos pop up.

Just seen the press conference in Dublin.

McGregor went a bit ott by grabbing Aldo's belt and raising it in the air.

He better back up his words, otherwise he will look stupid.
Think he is getting in Aldo's head.

Dana rocking the Irish kersey.

Lot of disrespect in the crowd towards Aldo(as you might expect), this is the fight game.

One guy said people should respect Aldo a bit more, tend to agree.

If CM gets ko'd, he's going to look a fool.
80% of the crowd were hammerd, even the kids looked like they were on the sauce.

Interesting Dana was asked about having an event at Croke Park.
He said if they can do it, it will happen.

westisbest wrote:Just seen the press conference in Dublin.

McGregor went a bit ott by grabbing Aldo's belt and raising it in the air.

He better back up his words, otherwise he will look stupid.
Think he is getting in Aldo's head.

Dana rocking the Irish kersey.

Lot of disrespect in the crowd towards Aldo(as you might expect), this is the fight game.

One guy said people should respect Aldo a bit more, tend to agree.

If CM gets ko'd, he's going to look a fool.
80% of the crowd were hammerd, even the kids looked like they were on the sauce.

Interesting Dana was asked about having an event at Croke Park.
He said if they can do it, it will happen.

Well I seen some of the things Aldo and his fellow Brazilian atheletes have said about Conor and they are also distasteful.

Goes both way.

Love Conor McGregor. He has worked hard to get where he is today.