Official Conor McGregor Thread (READ MOD WARNING IN OP)

Mellor

Oregano_State wrote: »

because he fought Aldo pretty recently

Devils advocate here,
Edgar fought Aldo as recently as Mendes did. (ie He was directly after Mendes last time)
So this isn't really a reason not to give him a shot. But the UFC could use it as a reason if it suits them.

Mellor

glass half full wrote: »

Conor will most definitely get the next title shot with a victory..... No doubt whatsoever!

That isn't true

rolexeagle1

If Swanson can put away Edgar within 2 rounds or so he may get the title shot regardless of the McGregor fight. It would take a huge amount to do so, but its not improbable.

Roar

It's not about who deserves it. It's about which fight will make the UFC more money. That's the biggest factor in their decision.

glass half full

Mellor wrote: »

That isn't true

I have no doubts that if Conor is healthy, they will pull the trigger on him getting the title shot.

End of the day it is a business and the recent S&P report states that they expect UFC revenue to decrease by 40% for 2014. That means they will be ensuring all they can to maximise revenue for 2015 to bounce back.

McGregor v Aldo is much more bankable than Swanson v Aldo.

Ideal for UFC is McGregor to win title from Aldo and then do that grudge maytch between McGregor v Swanson.

P.S. Really like Cub, exciting fighter and a nice guy (spoke to him for a bit at the FN in Dublin, about golf of all things!),... but nice guys finish last!

Overall we agree to disagree!

rolexeagle1

glass half full wrote: »

I have no doubts that if Conor is healthy, they will pull the trigger on him getting the title shot.

End of the day it is a business and the recent S&P report states that they expect UFC revenue to decrease by 40% for 2014. That means they will be ensuring all they can to maximise revenue for 2015 to bounce back.

McGregor v Aldo is much more bankable than Swanson v Aldo.

Ideal for UFC is McGregor to win title from Aldo and then do that grudge maytch between McGregor v Swanson.

P.S. Really like Cub, exciting fighter and a nice guy (spoke to him for a bit at the FN in Dublin, about golf of all things!),... but nice guys finish last!

Overall we agree to disagree!

If McGregor were to beat Aldo (in a fight next summer) there would be an immediate rematch for Aldo. Which probably wouldn't happen until the end of 2015. Swanson or whoever will be waiting a while for a title shot if Aldo lost the belt to anyone (due toe Aldo most likely getting a rematch as he has held the belt for so long). Sure there could be another rising start in the mix by then....

Mellor

glass half full wrote: »

I have no doubts that if Conor is healthy, they will pull the trigger on him getting the title shot.

End of the day it is a business and the recent S&P report states that they expect UFC revenue to decrease by 40% for 2014. That means they will be ensuring all they can to maximise revenue for 2015 to bounce back.

McGregor v Aldo is much more bankable than Swanson v Aldo.

Ideal for UFC is McGregor to win title from Aldo and then do that grudge maytch between McGregor v Swanson.

P.S. Really like Cub, exciting fighter and a nice guy (spoke to him for a bit at the FN in Dublin, about golf of all things!),... but nice guys finish last!

Overall we agree to disagree!

I fully agree that Conor is more bankable than Cub for the title. I never said he wasn't. I also agree that Conor could east be given the shot for those reasons.

I'm just saying that it's not a 100% guarantee, as you made out. And as others have made out.

For a start, Aldo and Cub/Frankie have 2 months headstart on Conor. Say Cub wins, in order to remove the negativity generated by skipping over Cub for McGregor. They book Cub v Aldo for Feb.
Conor is undisputedly the next in line, coming off a win, literally nobody else around to say they were hard done.
Aldo wins. Conor's in the crowd, they bring him into the octagon. The stadium event is announced in June.
The hype train roars.

CurryFlavoured

Conor brings in more money but Cub's hardly boring when it comes to marketing. He doesn't talk like Conor but he has the best win streak in the division and has been KOing guys for fun since his last loss. Beating Frankie would be a huge scalp as well, and I think that Aldo v Cub could make for a great fight on the feet. There will be a lot of pressure for Cub to get the shot if he beats Frankie, they could be in talks before Conor has even fought Siver. I don't think he'll beat Frankie though.

akelly02

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Conor brings in more money but Cub's hardly boring when it comes to marketing. He doesn't talk like Conor but he has the best win streak in the division and has been KOing guys for fun since his last loss. Beating Frankie would be a huge scalp as well, and I think that Aldo v Cub could make for a great fight on the feet. There will be a lot of pressure for Cub to get the shot if he beats Frankie, they could be in talks before Conor has even fought Siver. I don't think he'll beat Frankie though.

i think he will nick it against frankie, ill be having some of that 13/8 its looking pretty generous.

Beaner1

Is it possible to be Irish not a fan of McGregor. I would genuinely shout for the other guy. I suppose that is normal for yanks as they don't always back their own fighters.

Cyber Ghost

Beaner1 wrote: »

Is it possible to be Irish not a fan of McGregor. I would genuinely shout for the other guy. I suppose that is normal for yanks as they don't always back their own fighters.

I'm Irish and I can't stand the guy.

themandan6611

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

I'm Irish and I can't stand the guy.

well golly gosh, there is such a surprise :rolleyes:

Gumbi

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

I'm Irish and I can't stand the guy.

Welcome back.

Cyber Ghost

themandan6611 wrote: »

well golly gosh, there is such a surprise :rolleyes:

Gumbi wrote: »

Welcome back.

Hi guys!

Missed you!

but1er

Anyone pick up some of his detrone stuff??

Got 6 top for 30 euro
fantastic stuff

Zero-Cool

but1er wrote: »

Anyone pick up some of his detrone stuff??

Got 6 top for 30 euro
fantastic stuff

Great sale, how much was delivery?

ItsAnEasyGame

but1er wrote: »

Anyone pick up some of his detrone stuff??

Got 6 top for 30 euro
fantastic stuff

Its not great tbh, all the decent stuff is sold out. By the time it comes back in stock the sale will be over.

rolexeagle1

sheehy83 wrote: »

Great sale, how much was delivery?

$8

ItsAnEasyGame

ItsAnEasyGame wrote: »

Its not great tbh, all the decent stuff is sold out. By the time it comes back in stock the sale will be over.

Having said that still ordered 2 x T shirts, pity about the walk out Ts.

Zero-Cool

Ah yeah, Large sold out in most of the good ones. Still ordered 2, chanced the Dublin UFC walkout in Medium. Bought it up in Dublin, got XL but way too big.

jimpump

Conor should be banned for at least a yearfor calling siver a nazi. Funny thing is, dennis is russian. I wonder if conor is anti commie as well

Mellor

jimpump wrote: »

Conor should be banned for at least a yearfor calling siver a nazi. Funny thing is, dennis is russian. I wonder if conor is anti commie as well

So much fail in this post.

hefferboi

jimpump wrote: »

Conor should be banned for at least a yearfor calling siver a nazi. Funny thing is, dennis is russian. I wonder if conor is anti commie as well

You should be banned for a year for your grammar.


Ironically, that makes me a Nazi.

Saipanne

hefferboi wrote: »

You should be banned for a year for your grammar.


Ironically, that makes me a Nazi.

Shut up you commieNazi!

jimpump

A load of conor ass lickers in this thread. Cant wait till aldo knocks conors head clean off....the arrogant ****

jimpump

Mellor wrote: »

So much fail in this post.

Theres a reason conor is the most hated guy in mma at the moment. Cant wait till a wrestler or aldo **** up the dope

ciano316

Good shout on the Dethrone sale lads. 3 t-shirts and a scarf for 35e delivered. Very good

ASOT

jimpump wrote: »

Conor should be banned for at least a yearfor calling siver a nazi. Funny thing is, dennis is russian. I wonder if conor is anti commie as well

jimpump wrote: »

A load of conor ass lickers in this thread. Cant wait till aldo knocks conors head clean off....the arrogant ****

jimpump wrote: »

Theres a reason conor is the most hated guy in mma at the moment. Cant wait till a wrestler or aldo **** up the dope

jimpump

ASOT wrote: »

Oh, so not only is he a racist hes cheating on his girlfriend of 10 years. Yeah ok, some man he is

Saipanne

jimpump wrote: »

Oh, so not only is he a racist hes cheating on his girlfriend of 10 years. Yeah ok, some man he is

Conor has some ability to get inside peoples heads...