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

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 1:26am

McGregor via Submission

https://twitter.com/HelenYeeSports/status/766424081138786304

ASOT · 19-08-2016 1:29am

Diaz via Submission

wonderfullife wrote: »

That was in response to the Australian Submission Radio fella (who is extremely pro-Diaz).

Interesting footnote:

Dave Sholler said both entourages are banned and that only licensed cornermen are allowed to attend the open workout and weigh ins.

Ido Portal, Owen Roddy and Dillon Danis were on stage at the open workout.

So that's his cornermen for the fight.

I presume Dillon is in his corner so he can shout advice in if/when it gets to the ground.

Ryan curtis text my mate basically saying the above there banned from everything because of the presser, that lads arent sure if they mean the event also. The UFC were pretty pissed anyway.

Also Dillon Danis needs a appreciation thread what a gent, Hopefully this means hes part of SBG full time he would be a MASSIVE addition. Id actually love to see Conor do some form of BJJ tournament, possible EBI. The way Eddie went on about him after he came into Tenth Planet was that he was wayyyyy above what level people perceive him to be at, id say hes even higher again after all the time hes spent with Danis.

martyos121 · 19-08-2016 1:51am

McGregor via Submission

ASOT wrote: »

Ryan curtis text my mate basically saying the above there banned from everything because of the presser, that lads arent sure if they mean the event also. The UFC were pretty pissed anyway.

Also Dillon Danis needs a appreciation thread what a gent, Hopefully this means hes part of SBG full time he would be a MASSIVE addition. Id actually love to see Conor do some form of BJJ tournament, possible EBI. The way Eddie went on about him after he came into Tenth Planet was that he was wayyyyy above what level people perceive him to be at, id say hes even higher again after all the time hes spent with Danis.

There's no doubt he's a very slick BJJ practitioner, did a good job of staying on top of Holloway with a torn knee and we've seen some excellent sweeps and deep submission escapes from him since. Only reason he doesn't get more credit for his BJJ is because he rarely ends up in a position where he can use it to win a fight, just uses it to get up and out of subs so he can box the head off his opponent, for lack of a better phrase.

Might be able to hold his own against most guys now with the help of Danis but Nate would still get the better of him if the fight went to the ground I feel.

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 1:59am

McGregor via Submission

ASOT wrote: »

Ryan curtis text my mate basically saying the above there banned from everything because of the presser, that lads arent sure if they mean the event also. The UFC were pretty pissed anyway.

Also Dillon Danis needs a appreciation thread what a gent, Hopefully this means hes part of SBG full time he would be a MASSIVE addition. Id actually love to see Conor do some form of BJJ tournament, possible EBI. The way Eddie went on about him after he came into Tenth Planet was that he was wayyyyy above what level people perceive him to be at, id say hes even higher again after all the time hes spent with Danis.

Official press release from Sholler was that they are banned from Open Workouts and Weigh Ins only - no mention of banned from fights.

Conor said he paid a lot of money to get them all good tickets so i don't think the UFC will push things that far.

Speaking of tickets still around 2,300 left. Unofficial word seems to be that the UFC is confident they'll attract a hefty number of sales on Friday and fight night when everyone gets into town.

It would be a bit unsightly to have blocks of 20 or 30 empty seats scattered around.

It's not a catastrophe obviously.

The official Gate (so far) is $7.1 million sold. That's according to Darren Rovell of ESPN. Even if they don't sell another ticket that's pretty strong.

If they can manage to shift maybe 1,500 more that should bring the gate up to around $8.6 million.

All hypotheticals...... but it's not a calamity as some are making out.

J Mysterio · 19-08-2016 2:05am

Its easy to forget fast McGregor rise has been.
This video is great craic:

Mellor · 19-08-2016 2:13am

McGregor via Submission

slavetothegrind wrote: »

sorry , as said i saw an edited version, but really? he started it?

Diaz threw the bottle first that kicked it all off.
Throwing stuff back was dumb, but come on, look at it objectively. High tension environment, somebody starts throwing bottles todays your teammates/girlfriend. Most people aren't going to just laugh it off.

Zero-Cool wrote: »

It's only 3 corner men though right? Should be JK, Roddy and Dillon for this one. What the **** kind of advice could ido give during a fight.

Is Ido going to be there, or are people just assuming.

ASOT wrote: »

Also Dillon Danis needs a appreciation thread what a gent, Hopefully this means hes part of SBG full time he would be a MASSIVE addition. Id actually love to see Conor do some form of BJJ tournament, possible EBI. The way Eddie went on about him after he came into Tenth Planet was that he was wayyyyy above what level people perceive him to be at, id say hes even higher again after all the time hes spent with Danis.

after the presser yesterday, he had a picture on snapchat of the toilet flooding over with bubbles and the title
"fcking Diaz Bros :mad::mad::mad:"

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 2:19am

McGregor via Submission

Mellor wrote: »

Is Ido going to be there, or are people just assuming.

Dave Shollers press release was that only licensed cornermen were allowed in the building for the open workouts and weigh ins.

Ido, Roddy, Dillon and JK were on the stage.

He had 4 in his corner for 196. JK/Artem/Ido/Roddy.

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 2:20am

McGregor via Submission

I know TTHS is sometimes hit and miss but thought he nailed this. Hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Yp7N7PjQM

J Mysterio · 19-08-2016 2:24am

Mellor wrote: »

Is Ido going to be there, or are people just assuming?

He was there for the last fight wasnt he? Thus -a natural assumption.

StringerBell · 19-08-2016 2:34am

Diaz via Decision

J Mysterio wrote: »

He was there for the last fight wasnt he? Thus -a natural assumption.

That coupled with the news that only cornermen were permitted at the open work out certainly makes it a reasonable assumption imo.

Mellor · 19-08-2016 2:48am

McGregor via Submission

I'm not suggesting its an unreasonably assumption. I was just wondering if its still just an assumption, or had it been confirmed.
I'd assume JK, Roddy and Dillion are going to be there. It's not really important who the 4th man is, but no doubt some people will lose their over it.

kumate_champ07 · 19-08-2016 2:50am

ASOT wrote: »

Ryan curtis text my mate basically saying the above there banned from everything because of the presser, that lads arent sure if they mean the event also. The UFC were pretty pissed anyway.

Also Dillon Danis needs a appreciation thread what a gent, Hopefully this means hes part of SBG full time he would be a MASSIVE addition. Id actually love to see Conor do some form of BJJ tournament, possible EBI. The way Eddie went on about him after he came into Tenth Planet was that he was wayyyyy above what level people perceive him to be at, id say hes even higher again after all the time hes spent with Danis.

when did that happen?

its amazing how many idiots say he has no ground game

Mellor · 19-08-2016 3:10am

McGregor via Submission

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

when did that happen?

its amazing how many idiots say he has no ground game

Back before the Porrier fight I believe

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 3:26am

McGregor via Submission

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

when did that happen?

its amazing how many idiots say he has no ground game

Eddie basically said that Conor is really good on the ground but more importantly had the right mentality to get extremely good.

That he asked Eddie to roll with Eddies best guys. That a lot of UFC fighters don't want to get embarrassed or tapped by a high level jiujitsu guy but Conor didn't care and wanted to test himself.

ASOT · 19-08-2016 3:37am

Diaz via Submission

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

when did that happen?

its amazing how many idiots say he has no ground game

Yeah before the porier fight as said already, eddie talks about it on joe rogan. Basically said he came unannounced got stright on the mat and went and rolled with black belts, Eddie said he was surprised and that Conors ground game is miles ahead of where people think it is. In fairness training with Gunni for years would have a massive effect, i know im possibly wrong but didnt gunni get his black belt in like three years? The mans an animal and id say that rubbed off on Conor anyway. Id love to see him take a fight to the ground, see the work that Dillon taught him. Its not everyones cup of tea but grappling exchanges can be so good to watch especially scrambles at lower weights ala smolka and paddy.

MiskyBoyy · 19-08-2016 3:58am

ASOT · 19-08-2016 4:01am

Diaz via Submission

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Work in three hours mate why are you doing this to me i would have liked atleast 3 full hours but ill have to settle for two.

The proper dublin accent comes out again i love when that happens, it only happens when hes pissed off though. "im gonna kill your man serious im gonna burst your man" gas. :pac:

wonderfullife · 19-08-2016 4:38am

McGregor via Submission

jesus conor was properly losing it.

Can't wait for saturday. Shameless fan but let's go conor.

Outlaw Pete · 19-08-2016 4:51am

McGregor via Submission

ASOT wrote: »

Work in three hours mate why are you doing this to me i would have liked atleast 3 full hours but ill have to settle for two.

Fcuk sleep :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjboMun3iYQ

Mellor · 19-08-2016 5:06am

McGregor via Submission

ASOT wrote: »

In fairness training with Gunni for years would have a massive effect, i know im possibly wrong but didnt gunni get his black belt in like three years?

Yeah pretty much.
It was less than 3 and a half years from blue to black. I don't know how long blue took, but I'd imagine it wasn't much. Youngest in Europe at the time, maybe still.
There's only a handful of guys who did it that fast, and less outside of Brazil.

Outlaw Pete · 19-08-2016 5:42am

McGregor via Submission

Both teams have been restricted in the amount of people they can bring to pressers and weigh-ins.

Man I hope Artem destroys Avila.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRnASx9lieA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4UvEXJVgbc

scudzilla · 19-08-2016 5:53am

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Both teams have been restricted in the amount of people they can bring to pressers and weigh-ins.

Man I hope Artem destroys Avila.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4UvEXJVgbc

Artem : It all looked as fake as my managers tits, i just tried to stay professional :pac::pac::pac:

Outlaw Pete · 19-08-2016 5:58am

McGregor via Submission

scudzilla wrote: »

Artem : It all looked as fake as my managers tits, i just tried to stay professional :pac::pac::pac:

Pamela Anderson's tits! :P

Outlaw Pete · 19-08-2016 6:06am

McGregor via Submission

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Fox Sports saying that Nick is still suspended as he still owes 75k of the 100k fine that was part of his suspension deal. Because of that, he won't be allowed to corner Nate. I doubt he ever pays that.

Looking like they are at least gonna try and pay asap so he can corner Nate.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/8/19/12548994/manager-despite-license-issue-nick-diaz-could-still-corner-brother

TheNap · 19-08-2016 7:21am

Looking at that embedded conor really is wound up . Conor likes to be in control and Not agreeing with the bottle throwing but they really did take it away by leaving .

He needs to put that behind him and not lose focus on his game plan like his previous opponents have in the same situation .

JustTheOne · 19-08-2016 7:28am

TheNap wrote: »

Looking at that embedded conor really is wound up . Conor likes to be in control and Not agreeing with the bottle throwing but they really did take it away by leaving .

He needs to put that behind him and not lose focus on his game plan like his previous opponents have in the same situation .

Take what away by leaving?

JustTheOne · 19-08-2016 7:34am

Nick is very irritating.

weldoninhio · 19-08-2016 8:13am

Diaz via Submission

JustTheOne wrote: »

Take what away by leaving?

McGregors control of the presser

TheNap · 19-08-2016 8:40am

JustTheOne wrote: »

Take what away by leaving?

Did you watch Embedded ep 5 ?

JoeyJJ · 19-08-2016 8:54am

Diaz via Decision

Conor usually celebrates when he gets opponents into a rage like that.

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

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