Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

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Paully D wrote: »

How could anyone not feel pride hearing McGregor shouting "welcome to Eire, this is my home country" there? Superb! :cool:

Are you taking the piss? That was embarrassing, I'm a fan but he was brutal there, taking the belt and screaming non-stop all playing up to the fans in front of him who seemed to be mostly morons.

He should do himself a PR favour and just stay out of the limelight for a while. He's at overexposure point.

Mellor

darced wrote: »

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The vlogs have bee great. Back to back, they are a great 75 min summary of the world tour.
The press conferences as a whole have been largely shambolic and very repetitive. Although I don't really blame McGregor or Aldo for that, they did what they had to.

nm wrote: »

He should do himself a PR favour and just stay out of the limelight for a while. He's at overexposure point.

12 days, 7 or 8 cities. Endless reporters asking the same questions. Of course we're at saturation point. That really can't be helped after a tour like that.
I imagine the whole thing was very mentally draining and fair play to both fighters for getting it done.
The fight is 14 weeks away, I imagine there will be little offical media until fight week now.

DrPhilG

Reading here that it's Brandon Thatch vs Jordan Mein, but mmajunkie says Brandon Thatch vs John Howard.

dulux99

DrPhilG wrote: »

Reading here that it's Brandon Thatch vs Jordan Mein, but mmajunkie says Brandon Thatch vs John Howard.

Yeah, ufc tonight confirmed that it's Thatch vs Howard. Slightly disappointed, Thatch vs Mein would have been a far better fight imo.

DK224

Not nearly as good as the original match-up unfortunately and looks like a routine win for Thatch coming off the Henderson loss. Howard has lost his last 3 including the 1st round stoppage to Larkin on the McGregor - Siver Boston bill. Another loss here will probably get him cut

nm

nm wrote: »

Are you taking the piss? That was embarrassing, I'm a fan but he was brutal there, taking the belt and screaming non-stop all playing up to the fans in front of him who seemed to be mostly morons.

He should do himself a PR favour and just stay out of the limelight for a while. He's at overexposure point.

i think connors playing it perfectly to be honest its all showmanship and its gotten him a title fight early the fans are a different story but thats been well documented at this stage

foleypio

WOW! That press conference was embarrassing. To think it's been beamed around the world since makes it even more so.

For the first time in a long time I have to admit I'm embarrassed to be Irish & sincerely hope Aldo puts Mcgregor on his arse early.

There is a decency & common lack of respect missing from Mcgregor & his knacker fans currently. I dont ****ing care if he is selling a fight, if he's representing Ireland abroad he would want to show a bit of respect to all the people he claims to be representing.

I dont know if this is a post celtic tiger thing where alot of little overindulged tigercub knacks have found a new hobby or if we have become a nation of arrogant mother****ers ourselves

I look forward to July 11 & Aldo wiping the floor with this piece of manure. I'll be putting big money on Aldo too to make the victory even more sweeter.

EuskalHerria

Has anyone mentioned some of the fans at the press conference yet?

foleypio

BTW, for those arguing a win for mcgregor, I fail to see it. Aldo threw hardly any leg kicks against mendes & still beat him well despite Mendes being a much stronger puncher(took a few craics too so we know he has a strong chin). This completely negates the advantage some would believe mcgregor has by being southpaw. If it goes to ground, Aldo has a blackbelt in jiu jitsu for years & mcgregor a brown. Enough said.

Aldo has fought the best in the division time & again & still come out on the other side. Theres a strong argument to be made for him being the best pound for pound UFC fighter of all time.

What has Mcgregor done, beat a washed up 36 year old siver & hit an overrated poirier in the back of the head. CLAP CLAP

discombobulate

foleypio wrote: »

WOW! That press conference was embarrassing. To think it's been beamed around the world since makes it even more so.

For the first time in a long time I have to admit I'm embarrassed to be Irish & sincerely hope Aldo puts Mcgregor on his arse early.

There is a decency & common lack of respect missing from Mcgregor & his knacker fans currently. I dont ****ing care if he is selling a fight, if he's representing Ireland abroad he would want to show a bit of respect to all the people he claims to be representing.

I dont know if this is a post celtic tiger thing where alot of little overindulged tigercub knacks have found a new hobby or if we have become a nation of arrogant mother****ers ourselves

I look forward to July 11 & Aldo wiping the floor with this piece of manure. I'll be putting big money on Aldo too to make the victory even more sweeter.

No better than the brazillian fans in fairness although i do hope most of the lads asking questions don't make it over to Vegas!

foleypio

discombobulate wrote: »

No better than the brazillian fans in fairness although i do hope most of the lads asking questions don't make it over to Vegas!

Yah fans from a developing country like Brazil, probably raised in the kind of abject poverty none of our own boys would even have to ability to comprehend. Probably uneducated too through no fault of their own. No excuse for it in this country though

Although I cant say I blame them, when you have a home grown champion like Aldo who is continually disrespected & insulted by a jumped up Dublin knack, I can imagine it would be hard to keep your cool too

dulux99

I look forward to the day when this thread actually contains discussion about UFC189 as an event once again...

Zero-Cool

I saw Gadhela is hoping Ais beats Randa so they can finally have their fight at 189. That would be a good one for Dana's Ireland vs Brazil stance.

Utopia Parkway

foleypio wrote: »

WOW! That press conference was embarrassing. To think it's been beamed around the world since makes it even more so.

For the first time in a long time I have to admit I'm embarrassed to be Irish & sincerely hope Aldo puts Mcgregor on his arse early.

There is a decency & common lack of respect missing from Mcgregor & his knacker fans currently. I dont ****ing care if he is selling a fight, if he's representing Ireland abroad he would want to show a bit of respect to all the people he claims to be representing.

I dont know if this is a post celtic tiger thing where alot of little overindulged tigercub knacks have found a new hobby or if we have become a nation of arrogant mother****ers ourselves

I look forward to July 11 & Aldo wiping the floor with this piece of manure. I'll be putting big money on Aldo too to make the victory even more sweeter.

It was worse in Brazil if anything. Does that mean we blame Aldo for that?

Unfortunately these fan events are always cluster****s. Even when they have them in the US. Full of guys half cut asking inane questions.

CatFromHue

foleypio wrote: »

WOW! That press conference was embarrassing. To think it's been beamed around the world since makes it even more so.

For the first time in a long time I have to admit I'm embarrassed to be Irish & sincerely hope Aldo puts Mcgregor on his arse early.

There is a decency & common lack of respect missing from Mcgregor & his knacker fans currently. I dont ****ing care if he is selling a fight, if he's representing Ireland abroad he would want to show a bit of respect to all the people he claims to be representing.

I dont know if this is a post celtic tiger thing where alot of little overindulged tigercub knacks have found a new hobby or if we have become a nation of arrogant mother****ers ourselves

I look forward to July 11 & Aldo wiping the floor with this piece of manure. I'll be putting big money on Aldo too to make the victory even more sweeter.

When you watch the Embedded clip it looks great, none of the silliness of the fans was shown on it.

DrPhilG

foleypio wrote: »

For the first time in a long time I have to admit I'm embarrassed to be Irish

I'm embarrassed you're Irish too if that's any consolation.

Some Irish people are di(kheads so you're embarrassed of your nationality?

Ridiculous.

Petermc83

Enough is enough...im with dulux.. cant we just get back to discussing the potential blockbuster of an event coming up..

We all get it... the "bandwagon" fans were morons..the sillyness and drunkness was atrocious but for me.. i was there..ive been an avid fan of MMA for over 10years now and i have to admit i got caught up in the atmosphere of the whole thing.

We had 7 irish fighters up on that stage for a Q & A after the main event and i enjoyed that even more than the shenanigans that went on before it. But they wouldnt be even on the roster if it wasnt for Conor! He has raised the profile of Irish MMA to a level that we could never dream of. We need to ride the wave that he is bringing us on and fingers crossed, one day.. a world title will be coming back to these shores.. whether it is around Mcgregors/Duffys/Dalys waist, it doesnt matter.

Rant over.

Happy Easter.

moneyman

Link to Joe Duffy (the fat one, not the talented one):

http://severemma.com/2015/04/audio-andrew-mcgahon-on-rte-radios-liveline/

I thought Andrew and the other guy (Phillip?) did a very good job. Joe with more of the usual, but you're never going to change the mind of someone who forms an opinion with literally no knowledge.

AndThatsAFact

whos putting down a few pound and what round finish tko/sub/draw/dec are ye going for ?

Mellor

AndThatsAFact wrote: »

whos putting down a few pound and what round finish tko/sub/draw/dec are ye going for ?

I've some money on Aldo win, and some money on McGregor to win.

That_Guy

AndThatsAFact wrote: »

whos putting down a few pound and what round finish tko/sub/draw/dec are ye going for ?

When the odds come up I'll do a small treble on Thatch (outright), Gunni (Sub) and McGregor (KO/TKO)

CurryFlavoured

I'll have to bet on Aldo at the odds being offered. Not sure how he'll win but I think he will.

ASOT

That_Guy wrote: »

When the odds come up I'll do a small treble on Thatch (outright), Gunni (Sub) and McGregor (KO/TKO)

Iv a treble on Khabib, Mayweather & Conor 50 on 300ieh back.

That_Guy

ASOT wrote: »

Iv a treble on Khabib, Mayweather & Conor 50 on 300ieh back.

Nice. You know, I'd nearly be tempted to lump on MacDonald.

mfceiling

Mellor wrote: »

I've some money on Aldo win, and some money on McGregor to win.

Come down off that fence!!

MrStuffins

mfceiling wrote: »

Come down off that fence!!

There's no such thing as a fence when you're gambling. If there's value you go with it.

ASOT

That_Guy wrote: »

Nice. You know, I'd nearly be tempted to lump on MacDonald.

Il be adding him in aswell but the odds still aren't up yet; I think it'll be a night of And New announced by buffer!

mfceiling

MrStuffins wrote: »

There's no such thing as a fence when you're gambling. If there's value you go with it.

How can you win money by backing both fighters? Serious question...do different bookies offer better odds and therefore you can cover both men and still win? Or is it pick the round or ko?

*not a gambler!!*

moneyman

mfceiling wrote: »

How can you win money by backing both fighters? Serious question...do different bookies offer better odds and therefore you can cover both men and still win? Or is it pick the round or ko?

*not a gambler!!*

I'd guess he's betting method of victory or round. Wouldn't be worth it to to make two bets for just the overall winner.

TimRiggins

ASOT wrote: »

Iv a treble on Khabib, Mayweather & Conor 50 on 300ieh back.

I have a little feeling Cowboy might submit Khabib off his back.

Mellor

mfceiling wrote: »

How can you win money by backing both fighters? Serious question...do different bookies offer better odds and therefore you can cover both men and still win? Or is it pick the round or ko?

*not a gambler!!*

You've pretty much nailed it. Odds fluctuate over time, especially early on.
I managed to get money on Aldo when his odds were close to evens, and money on mcgregor when his were longest.
The plan is to keep piling money in at favourable odds. And either end up with guaranteed profit no matter who wins or else a free roll on one of them.

dickwod1

Paully D

Someone was a naughty boy in Ireland! :pac:

https://twitter.com/SeanSheehanBA/status/584700152344096769

Saipanne

Paully D wrote: »

Someone was a naughty boy in Ireland! :pac:

https://twitter.com/SeanSheehanBA/status/584700152344096769

If this flys...

Davei141

If it is in the Sunday World gossip column it must be true. Lets just try to **** up a guys marriage with zero proof because he is fighting Conor McGregor. I hate the gutter press.

MarkY91

I'm going to Vegas on June 22nd for a week. What are the chances of McGregor being there whether it be training, press conference or promoting?

Would be cool to attend something if he has anything happening then

Zero-Cool

I'd day you'd have a good chance. He said he will be in Vegas a month before the fight (july 11th) .

MarkY91

sheehy83 wrote: »

I'd day you'd have a good chance. He said he will be in Vegas a month before the fight (july 11th) .

Yeah i d say so. I'll be keeping an eye out for some news.

I'll have to grow s beard and get a snapback to fit in with the McGregor groupies :L

thelibertyboy

hes a gent !!!

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/mma/video-jose-aldo-had-some-pretty-complimentary-things-to-say-about-the-irish-public/20091

Mellor

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'll have to grow s beard and get a snapback to fit in with the McGregor groupies :L

Should I shave my beard to highlight that I'm not a groupie.
#UFCfashiondilemma

Tobyglen

thelibertyboy wrote: »

hes a gent !!!

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/mma/video-jose-aldo-had-some-pretty-complimentary-things-to-say-about-the-irish-public/20091

Aldo is a top man. Very hard to dislike him.

Class personified.

dickwod1

Artem Lobov will be on the MMA hour around 7.00pm talking about the 189 tour and whats next

dulux99

Does anyone know, if I bring my printed tickets for 189 to the box office in MGM, would they swap my ticket to an actual proper plastic ticket? Would love to have a proper ticket as a souvenir

Mellor

dulux99 wrote: »

Does anyone know, if I bring my printed tickets for 189 to the box office in MGM, would they swap my ticket to an actual proper plastic ticket? Would love to have a proper ticket as a souvenir

I've gotten email tickets re-issued as paper tickets from ticketmaster in the past.

Thegalwayman

A few pairs of tix up on eBay 700-999 for the 244dollar tix.
Flights 975ish each
Hotel 500

Expensive trip. Wonder if tix will come down in price closer to the event

Foxtrol

Thegalwayman wrote: »

A few pairs of tix up on eBay 700-999 for the 244dollar tix.
Flights 975ish each
Hotel 500

Expensive trip. Wonder if tix will come down in price closer to the event

Don’t use ebay. Use stubhub or ticketmaster ticket swap. With these you can also keep an eye on the market and get them when you think they’re at their lowest. Like most markets the prices will move depending on demand and supply in the run up.

That_Guy

Thegalwayman wrote: »

A few pairs of tix up on eBay 700-999 for the 244dollar tix.
Flights 975ish each
Hotel 500

Expensive trip. Wonder if tix will come down in price closer to the event

I doubt it. People will become desperate and pay anything closer to the time.

JoeyJJ

I have two 350 ish tickets, the wife is unsure if she will go into the fight. Can you horsetrade online and split the two tickets?

Mellor

JoeyJJ wrote: »

I have two 350 ish tickets, the wife is unsure if she will go into the fight. Can you horsetrade online and split the two tickets?

Pretty sure you can split and re-sell one of then through Ticketmaster.

Thegalwayman

Had checked on stub hub but they're more expensive on that.