UFC 229 Nurmagomedov vs McGregor - Sat Oct 6th **Warning in first post!**

The Nal

evolving tipperary wrote: »

Artem got his fight cancelled for his involvement in bus incident? Didn't he?

In fairness, it was only McGregor who threw something through a bus? NOt the rest of the team. They didn't hit anyone either? Or I might be wrong on that - not on video anyway?

No but The GOAT was there running around and shouting. He was involved.

Subcomandante Marcos

Nurmagomedov by Sub

The Nal wrote: »

No but The GOAT was there running around and shouting. He was involved.

There's a picture somewhere of Atrems face when Conor throws the trolly. It's hilarious. You can tell he's thinking "oh **** this is bad".

xtal191

McGregor by Sub

dave1982 wrote: »

https://www.instagram.com/p/Boy2zCpn_m_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=12vr6etbw0m1x


Khabib says he will walk if ufc punish his team

100% Ali Abdelaziz using Khabibs social media again

xckjoo

EoineyM wrote: »

Wow, very interesting move by Khabib. Really puts it up to the UFC. Putin probably told him he will sort him out for the money if UFC dont pay out.

UFC are supposed to have pretty tight contracts so if he does walk he might not be able to compete anywhere else.

evolving tipperary

The Nal wrote: »

No but The GOAT was there running around and shouting. He was involved.

And he was punished? The Goat's fight against Alex Caceres was cancelled

Brussels Sprout

Nurmagomedov by Sub

Fair play to Khabib. He's realised that the UFC are hypocritical bullies who'd sell their soul for an extra half a million pay per views.

He's got the whip hand now and is beginning to use his leverage.

His team-mates will not be cut from the roster.

The Nal

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

There's a picture somewhere of Atrems face when Conor throws the trolly. It's hilarious. You can tell he's thinking "oh **** this is bad".

chopperbyrne

xckjoo wrote: »

UFC are supposed to have pretty tight contracts so if he does walk he might not be able to compete anywhere else.

Won't stop him competing in Russia at all if he wants to.

JacksonHeightsOwn

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

I don't have much issue with the khabib cage dive thingy. These things happen

But that coward in the red shirt shouldn't be allowed in the ufc. He hopped the cage and hit mcgregor from behind. What a ****ing low life

Interesting move from Khabib. Only thing is that Conor's stunt with the dolly/bus didn't happen at a NSAC sanctioned event. If it was just a case of the UFC making decisions here, you could see them caving to Khabib, however it's not their call.

The NYPD dealt with Conor's episode in NYC, the NSAC will deal with the brawl from 229, UFC/Dana will sit giddy on the sidelines figuring out the best way to maximise profits from all of it.

evolving tipperary

The thing I admire most about Khabib is that he went to America. Without English and into a totally different culture, left family and friends, to go to a top team and improve himself. That takes real guts and dedication.

AlmightyCushion

Deleted User wrote: »

Interesting move from Khabib. Only thing is that Conor's stunt with the dolly/bus didn't happen at a NSAC sanctioned event. If it was just a case of the UFC making decisions here, you could see them caving to Khabib, however it's not their call.

The NYPD dealt with Conor's episode in NYC, the NSAC will deal with the brawl from 229, UFC/Dana will sit giddy on the sidelines figuring out the best way to maximise profits from all of it.

Dana did say that the other guys involved will never fight in the UFC again so it is his/UFC's call.

xckjoo

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Won't stop him competing in Russia at all if he wants to.

True but there's not much money in competing with organisation that are too dodgy for the UFC to chase them for breach of contract.

evolving tipperary

When asked about the bus attack, White replied: “It’s different circumstances, you guys. It wasn’t at an event.

"Conor got kicked out of the state of New York. He can’t fight in the state of New York. If Nevada puts a suspension on [Nurmagomedov], everyone will put a suspension on him.

“This was in the bowels of the Barclays Center, it was a completely different situation. He was dealing with the state of New York and the police.

"In this thing, [Nurmagomedov] was part of something that was regulated by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

"He was at an event with more people than have ever been at an event for a UFC event in Vegas. There were tons of fans there. It’s a much different situation.”

Who you kidding Dana? The Ferrittas have serious pull with the Nevada State Athletic Commision. Whatever happens to Khabib will be more or less what is best for the UFC.

Unless they don't look after their adopted brother anymore!

Outlaw Pete

McGregor by Sub

Yeah, Artem's facial expressions are gold.

Commanchie

McGregor by Sub

Dont be surprised to see the UFC escalate this call khabibs bluff and let him walk. Conor is their cashcow if khabib goes conor gets fight ready hell be champ again and UFC win. Khabib aa champion unless the rematch or a superfight with georges. He isnt worth a hole lot.

ted1

dave1982 wrote: »

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Khabib says he will walk if ufc punish his team

That would suit UFC khabib doesn’t sell PPV.

From Reddit...

"We don't negotiate with terrorists." - Danis White

rob316

They will not let Khabib walk don't be ****ing stupid.
I don't see Dana firing anyone either, he said all this **** when the bus thing happened. Maclife guys would be gone, artem cut...nothing happened.

How many times does it have to be said, DON'T LISTEN TO DANA

Paully D

McGregor by Sub

Estimated number for this is 2.4m PPV buys :eek:

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/11/17962158/ufc-229-khabib-vs-mcgregor-destroys-previous-mma-record-for-pay-per-views

Commanchie

McGregor by Sub

rob316 wrote: »

They will not let Khabib walk don't be ****ing stupid.
I don't see Dana firing anyone either, he said all this **** when the bus thing happened. Maclife guys would be gone, artem cut...nothing happened.

How many times does it have to be said, DON'T LISTEN TO DANA

Where did he threaten to fire artem? Thukgov is sacked

Das Reich

Watched a video now at youtube, dozens of Irish fans against a few "russians" (muslims) and they got their arse kicked. One russian alone knocked a few irish, what a shame. Don't know this culture here about picking up a fight even if you are not fit.

Ultimate Seduction

McGregor by Sub

Das Reich wrote: »

Watched a video now at youtube, dozens of Irish fans against a few "russians" (muslims) and they got their arse kicked. One russian alone knocked a few irish, what a shame. Don't know this culture here about picking up a fight even if you are not fit.

Why the (Muslims) part? How come you didn't put (Christians) after Irish?

evolving tipperary

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Why the (Muslims) part? How come you didn't put (Christians) after Irish?

There might be a hint in his username...

Fromvert

Paully D wrote: »

Estimated number for this is 2.4m PPV buys :eek:

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/11/17962158/ufc-229-khabib-vs-mcgregor-destroys-previous-mma-record-for-pay-per-views

That is some number! The McGregor train will take a couple of hits from losses but with Mayweather not around he's the PPV king in combat sports. He could lose a few and still bring in numbers other fighters can only dream of.

Really hope the Khabib loss lights a competitive fire in him and instead of going after the rematch takes two fights over the next 8/10 months and gets some wins over high ranked opponents before looking for the rematch.

Ultimate Seduction

McGregor by Sub

It beats everything except maymac and maypac. Unreal when you think how easily available free streams and dodgy boxes are in the last few years.

I presume that 2.4 is north America alone?

Subcomandante Marcos

Nurmagomedov by Sub

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

I presume that 2.4 is north America alone?

Yeah US and Canada.

rob316

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

It beats everything except maymac and maypac. Unreal when you think how easily available free streams and dodgy boxes are in the last few years.

I presume that 2.4 is north America alone?

On par with De la hoya vs Mayweather. Amazing

Das Reich

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Why the (Muslims) part? How come you didn't put (Christians) after Irish?

Because I think they are from Daguestan ot some southern Russia by the looking and names.

dulux99

Das Reich wrote: »

Watched a video now at youtube, dozens of Irish fans against a few "russians" (muslims) and they got their arse kicked. One russian alone knocked a few irish, what a shame. Don't know this culture here about picking up a fight even if you are not fit.

That's a load of sh*te mate. There was one or two yokels acting the prick and got their just deserts. Most others were standing around on looking. The guy who got sparked had plenty of chances to walk away and then spat. You're fair game at that point.