Aldo McGregor CONFIRMED July 11 Vegas

Scooper

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

Excellent news to wake up to this morning.

JoeyJJ

I'd say Edgar wasnt willing to be in no mans land like Mendez is now, Mendez towing is bending over backwards in terms of flexibility and I'd say the ufc owe him something for that.

Ufc obviously will be paying Mendez to start camp now. Conor is getting treated well u have to say, usually the event would be pulled however Aldo pulls the event too often so can see why the situation has happened wwhy

Awesomeness

JoeyJJ wrote: »

I'd say Edgar wasnt willing to be in no mans land like Mendez is now, Mendez towing is bending over backwards in terms of flexibility and I'd say the ufc owe him something for that.

Ufc obviously will be paying Mendez to start camp now. Conor is getting treated well u have to say, usually the event would be pulled however Aldo pulls the event too often so can see why the situation has happened wwhy

yeah but the one drawback for mcgregor is he has to prepare for 2 different guys.

Aldo and mended both know who they will be fighting if they fight

moneyman

Awesomeness wrote: »

yeah but the one drawback for mcgregor is he has to prepare for 2 different guys.

Aldo and mended both know who they will be fighting if they fight

Conor doesn't prepare for specific guys so it won't bother him, his training is the same regardless of who the opponent is.


This is fantastic news, absolutely delighted for everyone here who has bought tickets. Even if it turns out that Aldo can't fight, Conor vs Mendes will be unbelievable.

fermanagh_man

Mendes would be a tougher fight than Aldo IMO

I know it sounds crazy when you say it out loud but I think Mendes has been very impressive over the last year or more even including the Aldo fight

stephenl15

Fantastic news!! I wonder will the injury push McGregor into bookies favourite?!

theteal

stephenl15 wrote: »

Fantastic news!! I wonder will the injury push McGregor into bookies favourite?!

He already was, according to Rogan in the latest preview video

stephenl15

theteal wrote: »

He already was, according to Rogan in the latest preview video

Rogan was wrong

Scooper

stephenl15 wrote: »

Fantastic news!! I wonder will the injury push McGregor into bookies favourite?!

I'd say that most places will be offering the exact same odds on both fighters now, but a lot of money will likely be placed on McGregor now and that should push him into favourite.

thewheel2.0

Does anyone else think the interim belt situation is caused by Aldo's fifth injury and the UFC are using the belt as a warning to Aldo to cop on? I've only been following UFC for a year so maybe that's not the idea.

theteal

stephenl15 wrote: »

Rogan was wrong

Nothing new there

Mellor

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Interesting angle that he really wants the fight and cash so he can happily retire. Wonder if there is truth to it.

His title fights have never done big PPV numbers. The McGregor factor is giving Aldo his biggest payday ever.

moneyman wrote: »

Conor doesn't prepare for specific guys so it won't bother him, his training is the same regardless of who the opponent is.

That's simply not true

stephenl15 wrote: »

Fantastic news!! I wonder will the injury push McGregor into bookies favourite?!

stephenl15 wrote: »

Rogan was wrong

How was Rogan wrong?

Conor is favourite across the board now. Aldo out to 2.1, and McGregor 1.9 typically
http://www.oddschecker.com/ufc-mma/jose-aldo-v-conor-mcgregor/winner

All_in_Flynn

Well that's a relief. Delighted for all those who forked out to go. Even if it falls through at least they are still getting an excellent match up.

This has added even more fuel and fire to the card. Can defo see it doing a million + now.

darced

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py2006

I wonder is this an excuse as he fears Mcgregor

BaZmO*

Mellor wrote: »

His title fights have never done big PPV numbers. The McGregor factor is giving Aldo his biggest payday ever.

Does anybody know what difference is?

Mellor wrote: »

That's simply not true

He has been quoted many many times saying he doesn't train for different fighters, but i find that hard to believe. He'd be mad not to take into account whomever he's fighting.

.ak

fermanagh_man wrote: »

Mendes would be a tougher fight than Aldo IMO

I know it sounds crazy when you say it out loud but I think Mendes has been very impressive over the last year or more even including the Aldo fight

Yeah potentially he could, Mandes looks like he can take more punishment and cause problems for McGregor but I think the hype around the Aldo - McGregor bout is due to the fact they're both very offensive fighters, so potentially you have a very 'aesthetic' fight which will sell PPV.

.ak

BaZmO* wrote: »

Does anybody know what difference is?




He has been quoted many many times saying he doesn't train for different fighters, but i find that hard to believe. He'd be mad not to take into account whomever he's fighting.

Well a massive part of McGregor's prefight build up is his trash talk, whether that's for the PPV hype or simply to get under the opponents skin, either way he's not bout to say 'Yeah I appreciate what the guy does so I'll train to deal with that'. Just doesn't have the same effect does it? No doubt himself and his team are very prepared to deal with someone else's style.

TheNap

Great news.

Feels lie xmas morning.

Even if it turns out to be the contingency plan of Mendes i will be happy. Also will retire soon so that will be the new rivalry anyway.

That_Guy

Thank fúck for that.

Davei141

Don't see Aldo fighting at all. Mendes on standby not bad though.

paulieeye

So happy days..mendes lined up..(i dont care if they call it an interim title fight or not..they can call it what they want, still be a class fight)

But when do they make the call?? Aldo doesnt have a broken rib but will have to rest anyway I'd imagine. At what stage do they call it?

but1er

Win win!

Mendes is a cracker

Aldo is cracker

As a ufc fan this is a dream!

rolexeagle1

I'd fight McGregor with a bruised rib for 3 million dollars.... Aldo will be there

El Guapo!

py2006 wrote: »

I wonder is this an excuse as he fears Mcgregor

No.

That's been said over and over again and it's ridiculous.

Aldo is not scared of McGregor.

It's not a fake injury.

He didn't intentionally injure himself.

It's not an elaborate publicity stunt by the UFC.

Its not deflection to avoid pissing hot.

Aldo is not an alien.

Scooper

Thinking about it more, it's a sort of win-win situation for Aldo.

He agrees to fight on through the pain and beats Conor, he gets to boast about not being 100% and still winning the fight. He loses, he can talk about his injury having a bigger effect on him during the fight than he thought and will surely get an automatic re-match.

On the other hand, it's a totally different situation for McGregor. At this very moment, he's still unsure as to who he's actually fighting. All he knows for certain is that he'll be in the octagon on July 11th. He has to prepare for 2 different opponents, who both offer different problems. Even if he does go and fight Aldo and is victorious, he won't get the rightful recognition because Aldo's injury will be brought up everytime. If he fights Mendes, who some will say is a tougher opponent for Conor and loses, he won't be getting a title shot for another while.

SpaceCowb0y

I'd imagine injury or not Aldo will get an automatic rematch if Mcgregor wins. He's been undefeated for 10 years if anyone deserves a chance to redeem himself its that man, plus the money the UFC will make from Aldo V McGregor 2 will be enough for them to warrant a second fight.

Petermc83

TheNap wrote: »

Great news.

Feels lie xmas morning.

.

Im feelng the exact same!!!! YESSSSSSS.... thank u santa!!!

peteeeed

Scooper wrote: »

Thinking about it more, it's a sort of win-win situation for Aldo.

He agrees to fight on through the pain and beats Conor, he gets to boast about not being 100% and still winning the fight. He loses, he can talk about his injury having a bigger effect on him during the fight than he thought and will surely get an automatic re-match.

On the other hand, it's a totally different situation for McGregor. At this very moment, he's still unsure as to who he's actually fighting. All he knows for certain is that he'll be in the octagon on July 11th. He has to prepare for 2 different opponents, who both offer different problems. Even if he does go and fight Aldo and is victorious, he won't get the rightful recognition because Aldo's injury will be brought up everytime. If he fights Mendes, who some will say is a tougher opponent for Conor and loses, he won't be getting a title shot for another while.

not sure i agree with a win win if he gets battered

ComfortKid

What would you guys prefer to see if the Aldo fight happens?

Connor to completely dominate, kicking him around the ring and maybe knock him out early?
Or
A real close battle that could go either way,but Connor wins?

Burkie7

ComfortKid wrote: »

What would you guys prefer to see if the Aldo fight happens?

Connor to completely dominate, kicking him around the ring and maybe knock him out early?
Or
A real close battle that could go either way,but Connor wins?

Connor to dominate, if it goes the distance and Connor just wins on points people will say it was fixed or that he only won because of the rib injury. If he goes out there and destroys him from the off that will stop all the doubters or at least make them respect him a bit more.

michael999999

Anyone else think this was a fantastic publicity stunt?

agent graves

conor would walk through mendes.. correct me if im wrong but i think there is an 8 inch reach advantage to conor.. that with his striking and takedown defence makes him a clear winner.. and aldo can take a beating but i hope it doesn't go to a decision.. id like to see his legacy come to an abrupt stop with a clean knockout..

Tiger Mcilroy

ComfortKid wrote: »

What would you guys prefer to see if the Aldo fight happens?

Connor to completely dominate, kicking him around the ring and maybe knock him out early?
Or
A real close battle that could go either way,but Connor wins?

Aldo to win and put an end to the insufferable **** posted by mcgregor fans.

Tiger Mcilroy

michael999999 wrote: »

Anyone else think this was a fantastic publicity stunt?

No.

0ph0rce0

michael999999 wrote: »

Anyone else think this was a fantastic publicity stunt?

Not at all.

The camp were told the Fight was off. I posted that the other day.

They were brought in for talks to find another opponent as Conor wanted to fight. Hence why mendes is the back up.

Delighted now for everyone it's back on.

Mr. Manager

michael999999 wrote: »

Anyone else think this was a fantastic publicity stunt?

I think I read ages ago that El Guapo thought it was.

EDIT: Here's the post to confirm

El Guapo! wrote: »

It's not an elaborate publicity stunt by the UFC.

mailburner

mailburner wrote: »

aldo evens :eek: 8/11 conor boyles

posted yesterday

stephenl15 wrote: »

Rogan was wrong

hardly

stephenl15

Mellor wrote: »

His title fights have never done big PPV numbers. The McGregor factor is giving Aldo his biggest payday ever.


That's simply not true



How was Rogan wrong?

Conor is favourite across the board now. Aldo out to 2.1, and McGregor 1.9 typically
http://www.oddschecker.com/ufc-mma/jose-aldo-v-conor-mcgregor/winner

Aldo has been favourite all the way through apart from a very short period. McGregor certainly didn't open as favourite as suggested by Rogan.

That_Guy

Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »

Aldo to win and put an end to the insufferable **** posted by mcgregor fans.

mailburner

theteal wrote: »

He already was, according to Rogan in the latest preview video

you are right
he was favourite with a lot of bookies even before the injury or in the latest
preview which was recent

stephenl15 wrote: »

Aldo has been favourite all the way through apart from a very short period. McGregor certainly didn't open as favourite as suggested by Rogan.

dont think rogan ever suggested that

stephenl15

mailburner wrote: »

dont think rogan ever suggested that

He did in the ufc189 promo I'm almost sure. He said something along the lines of "despite Aldo undefeated ten years blah blah blah Conor Mcgregor opened as the betting favourite"

Cant check as I'm in work correct me if I'm wrong

ibrahimovic

mailburner wrote: »

you are right
he was favourite with a lot of bookies even before the injury or in the latest
preview which was recent

Nah he wasn't, not on the bookies on oddschecker anyway. I've a big bet on Mcgregor at 5/4 and I keep an eye on those odds daily, and Mcgregor has been slowly catching up since the fight was announced, but he was never favourite before yesterday, he was the same odds to win as Aldo on ladbrokes, but never favourite.

mailburner

ibrahimovic wrote: »

Nah he wasn't, not on the bookies on oddschecker anyway. I've a big bet on Mcgregor at 5/4 and I keep an eye on those odds daily, and Mcgregor has been slowly catching up since the fight was announced, but he was never favourite before yesterday, he was the same odds to win as Aldo on ladbrokes, but never favourite.

pretty sure conor was favourite a few days ago and joint favourite with a lot even a week ago
you surely didnt get 5/4 on conor in the last week or so?

akelly02

ComfortKid wrote: »

What would you guys prefer to see if the Aldo fight happens?

Connor to completely dominate, kicking him around the ring and maybe knock him out early?
Or
A real close battle that could go either way,but Connor wins?

All i can see is a Conor KO sometime before the end of round 3

Eircom_Sucks

slightly off topic but wtf was nate diaz doing campaigning for the fight ? he is so far down the pecking order its no joke

think him and the bro need to stay off the whacky tobaccy , guys crazy

stephenl15

http://www.the42.ie/john-kavanagh-column-25-june-2180769-Jun2015/

John Kavanagh: We won’t know until the day before the fight if it’s Aldo or Mendes

Great

dave1982

stephenl15 wrote: »

http://www.the42.ie/john-kavanagh-column-25-june-2180769-Jun2015/

John Kavanagh: We won’t know until the day before the fight if it’s Aldo or Mendes

Great

Wtf!!!

This is crazy, nothing like that has happened before

0ph0rce0

stephenl15 wrote: »

http://www.the42.ie/john-kavanagh-column-25-june-2180769-Jun2015/

John Kavanagh: We won’t know until the day before the fight if it’s Aldo or Mendes

Great

It'll be Mendes, keep the tickets and PPV sales coming in. Then the day before Aldo drops out.

ibrahimovic

mailburner wrote: »

pretty sure conor was favourite a few days ago and joint favourite with a lot even a week ago
you surely didnt get 5/4 on conor in the last week or so?

No got the 5/4 in March! I know he was 13/10 before that with boyles, maybe even higher before that? He was 5/2 for a ko as well! But i decided to play it safe.