Official Conor McGregor thread (part 5) *Read Mod Note in Post 1*

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miocicmma wrote: »

True I think Diaz won that second fight

He really didn't. T'was a very clear 3-2 imo.

miocicmma

To me it makes sense to have Khabib defend against Poirier at UFC 229 in Vegas on Oct 6th.

Provided Khabib wins he should probably defend against Ferguson early in 2019. (have a back up Alvarez/Lee/Barbosa)

if McGregor does return it should be against Diaz, possibly in London around April/May 2019

Winner fights Khabib in Moscow in late summer 2019.

Ultimate Seduction

miocicmma wrote: »

To me it makes sense to have Khabib defend against Poirier at UFC 229 in Vegas on Oct 6th.

Provided Khabib wins he should probably defend against Ferguson early in 2019. (have a back up Alvarez/Lee/Barbosa)

if McGregor does return it should be against Diaz, possibly in London around April/May 2019

Winner fights Khabib in Moscow in late summer 2019.

Why should McGregor fight Diaz? It's not going to be in London anyway that's for sure. I don't think khabib is too keen on fighting in Russia either.

miocicmma

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Why should McGregor fight Diaz? It's not going to be in London anyway that's for sure. I don't think khabib is too keen on fighting in Russia either.

The Diaz fight makes sense because of the profile of the match-up, The history/unfinished business the 2 fighters have. It's 2 former opponents returning after long periods away from the sport. It's the perfect comeback fight.

It's possible the fight might have to be in London, as there is a strong possibility McGregor could lose his US visa if convicted of the assault and criminal mischief charges he is facing in the state of New York.

Khabib would love to fight in Moscow, The UFC have a fight night there in September. basically their trial run for a major event in 2019. Again perfect for a fight against the winner of Diaz/McGregor 3. again the lack of a US visa would be no issue in Moscow.

Ultimate Seduction

miocicmma wrote: »

The Diaz fight makes sense because of the profile of the match-up, The history/unfinished business the 2 fighters have. It's 2 former opponents returning after long periods away from the sport. It's the perfect comeback fight.

It's possible the fight might have to be in London, as there is a strong possibility McGregor could lose his US visa if convicted of the assault and criminal mischief charges he is facing in the state of New York.

Khabib would love to fight in Moscow, The UFC have a fight night there in September. basically their trial run for a major event in 2019. Again perfect for a fight against the winner of Diaz/McGregor 3. again the lack of a US visa would be no issue in Moscow.

Ha

miocicmma

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Ha

Great reply :rolleyes:

pudzey101

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhkcRz7jTFs/

StringerBell

Tupac wasn't even in Menace II Society

Ash.J.Williams

miocicmma wrote: »

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Why should McGregor fight Diaz? It's not going to be in London anyway that's for sure. I don't think khabib is too keen on fighting in Russia either.

The Diaz fight makes sense because of the profile of the match-up, The history/unfinished business the 2 fighters have. It's 2 former opponents returning after long periods away from the sport. It's the perfect comeback fight.

It's possible the fight might have to be in London, as there is a strong possibility McGregor could lose his US visa if convicted of the assault and criminal mischief charges he is facing in the state of New York.

Khabib would love to fight in Moscow, The UFC have a fight night there in September. basically their trial run for a major event in 2019. Again perfect for a fight against the winner of Diaz/McGregor 3. again the lack of a US visa would be no issue in Moscow.

If he can't fight in America he's finished

hewhoscares

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

miocicmma wrote: »

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Why should McGregor fight Diaz? It's not going to be in London anyway that's for sure. I don't think khabib is too keen on fighting in Russia either.

The Diaz fight makes sense because of the profile of the match-up, The history/unfinished business the 2 fighters have. It's 2 former opponents returning after long periods away from the sport. It's the perfect comeback fight.

It's possible the fight might have to be in London, as there is a strong possibility McGregor could lose his US visa if convicted of the assault and criminal mischief charges he is facing in the state of New York.

Khabib would love to fight in Moscow, The UFC have a fight night there in September. basically their trial run for a major event in 2019. Again perfect for a fight against the winner of Diaz/McGregor 3. again the lack of a US visa would be no issue in Moscow.

If he can't fight in America he's finished

Nah he could still clear bank fighting at Wembley/Croke at a reasonable time with just UK and Ireland PPV sales that would be comparable to Joshua. And that's right now without working the media circuit - the US PPV numbers would crumble being at a funny time.

Or they could do similar to Bisping Hendo with a 5am main event at the MEN. His next UFC fight will be UK PPV I think

Finished is an exaggeration due to that - though I think a large part of him finished as soon as the MayMac cheque cleared.

hewhoscares

Be nice if Conor could have a fight booked soon.

Just watched this and this was the guy we fell in love with

https://streamable.com/chkxl

kumate_champ07

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

If he can't fight in America he's finished

Alexander Gustafsson filled a stadium in Sweden at 4am in the morning

Theres Brazil,Canada,Ireland,UK,Europe,Russia

The UFC can figure out the logistics in the worst case scenario, but not being able to figh in America isnt the end of his career. He could even go to Asia if its just to make alot of money

Mellor

StringerBell wrote: »

Tupac wasn't even in Menace II Society

He actually was originally. There was trouble on set and got fired by the director.
Afterwards Tupac turned up (with his entourage) to the set of a different film
and jump on the director who fired him. He was charged with assault and spent some time in jail.

The comparison is extremely apt tbh.

Too Tough To Die

hewhoscares wrote: »

Nah he could still clear bank fighting at Wembley/Croke at a reasonable time with just UK and Ireland PPV sales that would be comparable to Joshua. And that's right now without working the media circuit - the US PPV numbers would crumble being at a funny time.

Or they could do similar to Bisping Hendo with a 5am main event at the MEN. His next UFC fight will be UK PPV I think

Yeah, pretty certain it will be. BT have just announced their ppv platform.

scudzilla

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

Yeah, pretty certain it will be. BT have just announced their ppv platform.

Highly doubt he'll fight in UK/Europe, they'll work something out where he can fight in U.S

Difference between BT's new PPV (I've heard nothing about it) and U.S PPV is staggering, BT will probably charge around 20quid and get maybe 100k buys if they're lucky, U.S would hit 1million at $60 a pop

Time delay won't work, i was at UFC 75 in London for champ vs champ (Dampage vs Hendo), they broadcast that on delay in U.S and it was a disaster.

Only was i can see it, if he was to fight in Europe, is coming into octagon at 4/5 am

Declan Grant

Hey guys as an avid fan of irish sporting fans, but not a big MMA fan. I would like to ask do you think Conor deserves to be re-instated in to the UFC and do you think if he is allowed fight again, that this is a good example of discipline in the world of professional sport?

Too Tough To Die

scudzilla wrote: »

Highly doubt he'll fight in UK/Europe, they'll work something out where he can fight in U.S

Difference between BT's new PPV (I've heard nothing about it) and U.S PPV is staggering, BT will probably charge around 20quid and get maybe 100k buys if they're lucky, U.S would hit 1million at $60 a pop

Time delay won't work, i was at UFC 75 in London for champ vs champ (Dampage vs Hendo), they broadcast that on delay in U.S and it was a disaster.

Only was i can see it, if he was to fight in Europe, is coming into octagon at 4/5 am

No, i think he'll continue to fight in the states on US ppv but fans in the UK and Ireland will have to pay for it via BT's new ppv platform.

weldoninhio

Declan Grant wrote: »

Hey guys as an avid fan of irish sporting fans, but not a big MMA fan. I would like to ask do you think Conor deserves to be re-instated in to the UFC and do you think if he is allowed fight again, that this is a good example of discipline in the world of professional sport?

He was never un-instated from the UFC.

MrStuffins

Declan Grant wrote: »

Hey guys as an avid fan of irish sporting fans, but not a big MMA fan. I would like to ask do you think Conor deserves to be re-instated in to the UFC and do you think if he is allowed fight again, that this is a good example of discipline in the world of professional sport?

He should reinstate himself first!

VW 1

The BT ppv platform, does this mean they will do away with showing fights, or ar least numbered events, on their regular platform?

Cant see myself forking out another 20 quid a month or so in addition to other tv costs to watch events.

Ultimate Seduction

It's crazy with the amount of free streams available that they are going to try charge people for a niche sport ppv at 4am . No thanks. Will cancel my sub as I only have it for mma

billybonkers

Declan Grant wrote: »

Hey guys as an avid fan of irish sporting fans, but not a big MMA fan. I would like to ask do you think Conor deserves to be re-instated in to the UFC and do you think if he is allowed fight again, that this is a good example of discipline in the world of professional sport?

Don't feed the troll

how.gareth

billybonkers wrote: »

Don't feed the troll

He’s not a troll, he’s a fan of fans....

scudzilla

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

No, i think he'll continue to fight in the states on US ppv but fans in the UK and Ireland will have to pay for it via BT's new ppv platform.

reckon you're right, the way i see it, Conor has 1, possibly 2, fights left in him if we're lucky. UFC will bleed the fans for every cent out of those fights as each one could be his last

Autecher

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

It's crazy with the amount of free streams available that they are going to try charge people for a niche sport ppv at 4am . No thanks. Will cancel my sub as I only have it for mma

They're not. They are doing this for Boxing as they see the business it does for Sky & ITV. Frank Warren has a deal with BT Sport & he just signed a contract with Tyson Fury last week, that's why this was announced. I'd say the full details will be revealed whenever Fury's next fight is announced.

Too Tough To Die

I doubt they'd put all the numbered UFC events on ppv but Conor fights are pretty much guaranteed ppv now.

MrStuffins

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

I doubt they'd put all the numbered UFC events on ppv but Conor fights are pretty much guaranteed ppv now.

If they attempt to gouge like that, i'll be cancelling my subscription immediately.

I'll watch the UFC events on an illegal stream and tweet Dana White while I do it!

Subcomandante Marcos

Declan Grant wrote: »

Hey guys as an avid fan of irish sporting fans, but not a big MMA fan. I would like to ask do you think Conor deserves to be re-instated in to the UFC and do you think if he is allowed fight again, that this is a good example of discipline in the world of professional sport?

Hi there mr journalist. If you're trying to write an article, do it yourseld.

Ultimate Seduction

cliggg wrote: »

They're not. They are doing this for Boxing as they see the business it does for Sky & ITV. Frank Warren has a deal with BT Sport & he just signed a contract with Tyson Fury last week, that's why this was announced. I'd say the full details will be revealed whenever Fury's next fight is announced.

Fury and all Warren's ppv will be on his dedicated channel box nation?

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Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

If he can't fight in America he's finished

The yanks trend to ignore stuff like Mcbuggets antics when he generates that kind of money in the American economy