Official Conor McGregor thread (part 4) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match

.ak

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

It seems like a massive misstep for PP

PP doesn't like McGregor since he rejected their sponsorship deal.

Cantona's Collars

Speaking of Sky, former presenter Kate Abdo is hosting the debate on Fox Sports 1.Mayweather interview coming up.

ooter

I know nothing about weight cutting but is there a reason why Conor seems to lose a lot of weight on his face when he cuts, is it just him or does that happen to most people?

johnpatrick81

.ak wrote: »

PP doesn't like McGregor since he rejected their sponsorship deal.

I know that. But now they just sided with his biggest opponent. Mates of mine who are big gamblers are already claiming they'll boycott Paddy as a result.

Cantona's Collars

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

I know that. But now they just sided with his biggest opponent. Mates of mine who are big gamblers are already claiming they'll boycott Paddy as a result.

No wonder PP were advertising paying out on Floyd over the last 2 days.He's their boy.

Necro

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

I know that. But now they just sided with his biggest opponent. Mates of mine who are big gamblers are already claiming they'll boycott Paddy as a result.

I'd imagine that PP paid Floyd's IRS bill for that stunt. Not a gambler but PP is the last crowd I'd bet with if I was that way inclined even before tonight

Jamiekelly

everlast75 wrote: »

I thought Floyd looked forced to be honest.

McGregor looked like he couldn't wait to get into the ring. He's probably p*ssed off as as he feels he is not taken seriously by the boxing fraternity. For someone as confident as him, that's got to annoy him.

One thing that did strike me as being odd was Mayweather getting his shoes on the second he stepped off the scales because he didnt want to face off with McGregor looking smaller. If he needs that to feel more confident about himself then I'd say he's having some doubts.

Subcomandante Marcos

ooter wrote: »

I know nothing about weight cutting but is there a reason why Conor seems to lose a lot of weight on his face when he cuts, is it just him or does that happen to most people?

McGregor will be 170ish tomorrow night.

Today he had to weigh in 16ish lbs lighter.

In order to do that he needs to lose water weight.

Losing water weight means you end up with sunken temples and cheeks.


In MMA it's normal because MMA inherited it's weight cutting practices from college wrestling in the US.

mailburner

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

I know that. But now they just sided with his biggest opponent. Mates of mine who are big gamblers are already claiming they'll boycott Paddy as a result.

I think paddy will be fine without them :P

mailburner

Jamiekelly wrote: »

One thing that did strike me as being odd was Mayweather getting his shoes on the second he stepped off the scales because he didnt want to face off with McGregor looking smaller. If he needs that to feel more confident about himself then I'd say he's having some doubts.

I think he's pretty confident and knows he won't have many easier fights tbh.

johnpatrick81

mailburner wrote: »

I think paddy will be fine without them :P

I think McGregor has a few more fans than those few!

EagererBeaver

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

I know that. But now they just sided with his biggest opponent. Mates of mine who are big gamblers are already claiming they'll boycott Paddy as a result.

I'm sure PP will be devastated. Anyone getting on like that is being an eejit. They'll be back to them as soon as the next 2 for 1 or enhanced odds offer is on.

wonderfullife

Jamiekelly wrote: »

225,000 people watching the UFC livestream of a weigh in....

Insane number!

The Diaz 1 weigh in did 240,000 people BUT it wasn't being shown live on Sky Sports, Showtime and (Big) Fox in America so 225,000 is an incredibly good number.

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

149.

Floyd took a **** before weigh in so.

I did call 149lb.

Jesus Wept

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Lads, had Eubank said something favourable about McGregor or his chances in the fight, or is there another reason you're falling all over him?

The man is a grade A moron.

lol. He is a very interesting human, always has been.

Deleted User wrote: »

I am looking forward to this farce being over tomorrow night.

Go for a long walk.

.ak wrote: »

Hahah, it's like a portal opening to Hell.

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

It's an extra lb, and being able to get down below weight rather than just making wright gives you a little psychological edge.

Took a big dump just before the weigh in. 6 wipes, round 6.

Subcomandante Marcos

wonderfullife wrote: »

The Diaz 1 weigh in did 240,000 people BUT it wasn't being shown live on Sky Sports, Showtime and (Big) Fox in America so 225,000 is an incredibly good number.



I did call 149lb.

You weren't wrong!

Did you think Conor would look as drawn out making weight though?

He didn't look as bad as he did when he was making 145, but he still didn't look great to be fair.

user2011

On the walkin thought Conor looked really nervous but once he got to the stage he looked like Conor.

I'm struggling to hold back my excitement for this, so pumped.

Hurry up Sunday morning ya cnut!

johnpatrick81

EagererBeaver wrote: »

I'm sure PP will be devastated. Anyone getting on like that is being an eejit. They'll be back to them as soon as the next 2 for 1 or enhanced odds offer is on.

There's no such thing as bad publicity and all that but it just seems a bizarre one to me.

Richard tea

On the latest embedded Dana mentions that Imelda May will sing for Conor

EagererBeaver

I see some of Ireland's most battle hardened and longest suffering warriors decided to pay tribute to Ra with an impromptu sing song in the T-Mobile.

And people worry that the Irish abroad make a show of themselves.

darced

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EagererBeaver

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

There's no such thing as bad publicity and all that but it just seems a bizarre one to me.

Why? I ****ing can't stand Paddy Power and their Nuts/Zoo magazine approach to marketing through "banter" but that was a pretty smart move. They made the decision to pay out, took a bit of flak for it from some "true believers" on the internet for a day or so, and then doubled down on it tonight. All in all quite funny, or at least mildly amusing.

It's just business. An awful, shady, murky one at that but business nonetheless. There will be less than negligible impact on punters using them.

IronStones

What was story with mcgregor rejecting PP sponsorship deal?

Frank Bullitt

Jamiekelly wrote: »

One thing that did strike me as being odd was Mayweather getting his shoes on the second he stepped off the scales because he didnt want to face off with McGregor looking smaller. If he needs that to feel more confident about himself then I'd say he's having some doubts.

Yeah, that 49-0 record mustn't be enough to calm those doubts...

Necro

Not trying to start a conspiracy or anything with this post. But... WHAT was with the really long pause for Mayweather's weight to be announced??

Richard tea

Necrominus wrote: »

Not trying to start a conspiracy or anything with this post. But... WHAT was with the really long pause for Mayweather's weight to be announced??

He just kept on moving about and not standing still.

TheChosenOne_

EagererBeaver wrote: »

I see some of Ireland's most battle hardened and longest suffering warriors decided to pay tribute to Ra with an impromptu sing song in the T-Mobile.

And people worry that the Irish abroad make a show of themselves.

Jesus. All it is is a bit of 'OOOH AH UP THE RA'. Something we've all done
And also, the majority of Irish there are young J1's just having some fun

Ash.J.Williams

HattrickNZ wrote: »

And there was something in there by Roosevelt on critics. Very good interview Ariel was blown away.:)

Wonder can conor come at him for breaching the NDA?? Paulie is a clown. Can understand Floyd using him here tho. although it does not reflect well on them in my mind. Doubt conor will care

Both camps used him like a tampon

EagererBeaver

TheChosenOne_ wrote: »

Jesus. All it is is a bit of 'OOOH AH UP THE RA'. Something we've all done
And also, the majority of Irish there are young J1's just having some fun

Everyone's done it, have they? How many of them experienced the troubles? How many of them have ever been to the North?

Shower of gob****es.

wonderfullife

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

You weren't wrong!

Did you think Conor would look as drawn out making weight though?

He didn't look as bad as he did when he was making 145, but he still didn't look great to be fair.

He looked very dehydrated and drawn facially which I have to say is a good thing (to an extent).

Most of his best performances have come when he weighed in looking like Skeletor so I do believe there is something in the weight-cut process that focuses his mind.

On the other hand, he looked much better on the scales for UFC 205 and he weighed in for that at 154.4lbs. Amazing what 1.4lbs difference can make... unless of course he weighs more than he did last year.

wonderfullife

darced wrote: »

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Incredible numbers allowing for the fact the weigh ins were on live tv.

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Why? I ****ing can't stand Paddy Power and their Nuts/Zoo magazine approach to marketing through "banter" but that was a pretty smart move. They made the decision to pay out, took a bit of flak for it from some "true believers" on the internet for a day or so, and then doubled down on it tonight. All in all quite funny, or at least mildly amusing.

It's just business. An awful, shady, murky one at that but business nonetheless. There will be less than negligible impact on punters using them.

Did you not find their tweet borderline racist?

"Always bet on black"