UFC 202 Event Thread: Diaz v McGregor 2 (Information in OP)

LaGlisse

Does Conor drop 'El Chapo' as his walkout song for this fight? Felt it was a big mistake at last Diaz fight, changed the luck by changing walkout music
Reckon he will go back to the old music? could be the decisive factor

ASOT

Diaz via Submission

LaGlisse wrote: »

Does Conor drop 'El Chapo' as his walkout song for this fight? Felt it was a big mistake at last Diaz fight, changed the luck by changing walkout music
Reckon he will go back to the old music? could be the decisive factor

Said this to the lads when it was on, I didn't like that be changed it. Mainly because I love hypnotise but the routine was compleatly different for that fight haha

J Mysterio

Deadst4r wrote: »

https://youtu.be/ia9XqvJ4Npc

Thats insane.

RoryMac

Deadst4r wrote: »

https://youtu.be/ia9XqvJ4Npc

That was crazy

If the fight was using Anchorman rules of no punches to the face McGregor would walk it.

DeVore

Diaz via Decision

Oh great, Ido's back!! We're saved!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2VIU-nT8Q8

*leaves thread*

Saipanne

Diaz via Submission

DeVore wrote: »

Oh great, Ido's back!! We're saved!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2VIU-nT8Q8

*leaves thread*

Don't worry, Roddy is punching Conor in the stomach as we speak. All is well.

.ak

Lukker- wrote: »

Not the most in depth breakdowns but good none the less:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFyHiX-yR18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbSi_HrXmFM

Like how Nate Diaz video is 4:20 long

Robin Black is crazy... :eek:

However, one thing I do really feel he's spot on with is the, eherm... 'flim flam'...

One thing that's attracted so many people to watching McGregor is his movement, and that movement isn't just there for himself, it is completely about expressing himself, and that's something that's very rare to see within a combat sport. It's a joy to watch.

As much as Ido seems to be a bad word around here the guy really does know his stuff and there's a reason why McGregor popped up on his radar. That movement in combat sport is the progression to artistry. When McGregor is moving like that he's enjoying himself, and fighters who enjoy themselves in the ring tend to win.

.ak

JustTheOne wrote: »

Just cut a few pounds to 165.

I'm not sure he will.. In his media run he said he's 'under weight' and then said he wakes up on weight. That suggests he won't be cutting anything at all...

But he looks a lot leaner right now than the last fight. He had a bit of pudge on his cheeks at 168... He doesn't have any of that now.

darced

Diaz via Submission

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Deadst4r

McGregor via Submission

Deadst4r wrote: »

https://youtu.be/ia9XqvJ4Npc

Feck!
I'm starting to change my opinion of what McG might achieve in the rematch.

J Mysterio

Does Roddy punch him in the face too? Diaz will be punching his face.

CatFromHue

Isn't that something boxers do normally as their training, except it's a medicine ball and not a punch that hits their stomach?

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

It's utterly pointless and just for show. And Owen wasn't even going 50%

Looks great for camera though.

Funnily enough I saw 4 minutes of him sparring with Wallace from the other day on a lad from SBG's phone today that he got sent as part of a group chat and Wallace was pucking the head off him. Zero head movement and completely flat footed, walking forward hands down.

If he pulls that next Saturday it'll be an early shower.

CatFromHue

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Funnily enough I saw 4 minutes of him sparring with Wallace from the other day on a lad from SBG's phone today that he got sent as part of a group chat and Wallace was pucking the head off him. Zero head movement and completely flat footed, walking forward hands down.

On the MacLife vids of them sparring it looks like McGregor is in trouble a bit on them, and they're edited ones.

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

CatFromHue wrote: »

On the MacLife vids of them sparring it looks like McGregor is in trouble a bit on them, and they're edited ones.

Look, there's no shame in being outboxed by Wallace, he's a fantastic amateur boxer with great hands. But the stuff I saw was just suicidal. Wallace, obviously, wasn't trying to put him away or hurt him, just loads of light quick jabs and 1-2 combos, mimicking Nate's style, but Conor was just walking into everything.

Call Me Jimmy

You think its an over confidence thing? Or is mgregor just overhyped? I wouldn't have thought a champion of a division in MMA (whose strength is boxing) would be outclassed by an amateur?

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

I wouldn't have thought a champion of a division in MMA (whose strength is boxing) would be outclassed by an amateur?

Conor isn't an elite boxer, he's an mma fighter with good hands, there's a massive difference.

Being an elite level amateur boxer isn't like being an amateur football or rugby player, being an elite level amateur means you're one of the best in the world. Conor Wallace is a 6 time national champion. In a boxing match there's probably nobody at his weight in professional MMA who would be able to touch him.

SureYWouldntYa

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

You think its an over confidence thing? Or is mgregor just overhyped? I wouldn't have thought a champion of a division in MMA (whose strength is boxing) would be outclassed by an amateur?

You have to be a jack of all trades in mma

If McGregor even threw a kick at Wallace he wouldn't have a notion what to do, assuming he's only ever trained boxing mind

BOHtox

Upgrade the software without damaging the hardware 😂

J Mysterio

Interesting press conference here. What stoodbout for me was, from Conor's opening comments, the training sounded really amateur up to the Diaz fight.

No schedules? Rest days? Apportioned time in gymk etc.

J Mysterio

Oh man. Couple of things are very funny in that video.

1. The WWE dweebs
2. Jon Jones & Lesnar 'I dont give a shìt... fuçk them both'

:pac:

moneyman

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

It's utterly pointless and just for show. And Owen wasn't even going 50%

Looks great for camera though.

Funnily enough I saw 4 minutes of him sparring with Wallace from the other day on a lad from SBG's phone today that he got sent as part of a group chat and Wallace was pucking the head off him. Zero head movement and completely flat footed, walking forward hands down.

If he pulls that next Saturday it'll be an early shower.

EDITED: To avoid controversy. Absolutely embarrassing to read the butt-hurt of one of the most prominent posters here every day. Cringe.

joeguevara

Was at wimp to warrior tonight in drimnagh....John kavanagh was there....great to see him support the guys and ladies that sbg have trained for 6 months and culminated in an amazing night...but would that disrupt Conor's training camp or at least play with his mind a little?

moneyman

It's definitely fight week. Logging out, whoever is brave enough to keep an eye on the ensuing madness, good luck!

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

joeguevara wrote: »

Was at wimp to warrior tonight in drimnagh....John kavanagh was there....great to see him support the guys and ladies that sbg have trained for 6 months and culminated in an amazing night...but would that disrupt Conor's training camp or at least play with his mind a little?

Him not being there now wouldn't mean anything. The heavy lifting is done, they won't be sparring or even really drilling much anymore and Roddy is still there anyway. JK will be back in Vegas Tuesday anyway.

Destiiny

Depp wrote: »

only banned in competition so if he lays off it for a day or two it wont show up I think, not sure on the actual levels allowed

Its not allowed, pretty sure theres been bans for it before

Wasnt his brother Nick Diaz banned for 5 years for it?

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

Destiiny wrote: »

Its not allowed, pretty sure theres been bans for it before

Wasnt his brother Nick Diaz banned for 5 years for it?

For use in competition. And the ban was a joke, it was overturned and reduced to 18 months, which is still ridiculous.

It's not banned at all outside of competition, Nate could be doing a bong right now while pissing for a USADA agent and he'd be fine for Saturday.

Destiiny

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

For use in competition. And the ban was a joke, it was overturned and reduced to 18 months, which is still ridiculous.

It's not banned at all outside of competition, Nate could be doing a bong right now while pissing for a USADA agent and he'd be fine for Saturday.

Oh I see. Yeah I dont see Cannabis as PAD whatsoever, doesnt Michael Phelps puff too?
Seems so common these days with the decrimilisation of it in many countries I guess theyll take it off the list eventually

Subcomandante Marcos

Diaz via Submission

In competition it's seen as a PED because it's a relaxant and it dulls pain a little, but outside of competition it does nothing to improve performance, unless making your hungry counts.

Beersmith

And it should still be banned in competition, you don't want someone fighting when high, dangerous for them. They just need to raise the limit allowable.