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[StoopKid]

Really wish they could add cokeboy vs dc to the card.

 

[mr jones]

Is UFC going to co promote? If not Dana shouldn't get a cent off of McGregor.

So fighters under UFC don't do any non-compete?

 

[Jmanunknown]

This is ridiculous but people are so desperate to see someone beat Floyd Mayweather they are actually willing to live the plot to a fictional sequel to the movie Great White Hype. This will go just like James Toney's MMA fight vs Randy Couture. No one can cross over into someone else's sport and beat an all-time great at their sport especially on such short notice. This is like Neymar challenging Lebron James to a basketball game.

 

[v1oz]

They could have fought MMA. Better for Connor.

 

[Maoyama]

Under no rules. 1 on 1.

I also assume you're talking about no weapons? In a relatively flat open space with no obstructions? Are we using handwraps? Are we wearing shirts?

If we are talking about a fully dressed fight, with no handwraps, one v one with no weapons... then grappling is the only thing resembling a real fight. No one can throw strikes because that will lead to broken hands, so we devolve into a pure jiu jitsu fight... Can I berimbolo then? Can I start my worm guard attacks by using their shirt instead of the lapel?

 

[x Power Pad Death Stomp x]

Floyd UD12. I would feel comfortable betting my kids lives on it

 

[Keylow415]

This is going to be the biggest scam in the history of sports. It's going to be so one sided it won't be even funny just sad and boring.

 

[TheOohChild]

So much money tied up in something so horribly uninteresting. At least the highlights will be good for a laugh.

 

[Chumley]

I also assume you're talking about no weapons? In a relatively flat open space with no obstructions? Are we using handwraps? Are we wearing shirts?

If we are talking about a fully dressed fight, with no handwraps, one v one with no weapons... then grappling is the only thing resembling a real fight. No one can throw strikes because that will lead to broken hands, so we devolve into a pure jiu jitsu fight... Can I berimbolo then? Can I start my worm guard attacks by using their shirt instead of the lapel?

Floyd can wield whatever kind of weapon he wants, Conor would still kick his head off and break his arms. Doesn't matter if he's wearing a shirt or handwraps either.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Artem Lobov probably

Artem gettin' flowy

Artem could fight anybody and he'd have the same odds as Conor.

 

[Maoyama]

If someone punched you in the face in the street and you started getting into a fight, that is what constitutes a "real" fight.

You tell me what rules there are then.

MMA is closer to this real life situation than boxing.

You walk up to Anthony Joshua and punch him in the face. In what universe what happens next devolve into an MMA fight? He will just punch you right back and dismantle your whole existence

 

[Tom_Cody]

Can't lie I'm excited.

Any news who else is on the card?

Floyd has said that two of his champions are likely to be on the card, Badou Jack and Gervonta Davis:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-davis-badou-jack-on-conor-mcgregor-undercard

Here's some background if you don't know who they are:

Badou Jack vs George Groves highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic-CRxuP1XI

Gervonta Davis Defeats Jose Pedraza with a Vicious Right Hook | SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOvaB6PktsM

Gervonta Davis TKOs Liam Walsh | SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRk1TlTKXtY

 

[Jerm411]

Until they're in the ring throwing punches at each other.....

Still refuse to believe this will come off lol....

 

[Maxim726X]

Would be more interesting to bet on what round Mayweather obliterates Conor's existence, not if. That's a given.

 

[PR_rambo]

You walk up to Anthony Joshua and punch him in the face. In what universe what happens next devolve into an MMA fight? He will just punch you right back and dismantle your whole existence

Joshua would obliterate your physical being and knock your spirit into the shadow realm.

 

[Officerrob]

They could have fought MMA. Better for Connor.

Floyd wouldn't do that for a billion dollars

 

[Tawpgun]

It's only fair they do a boxing match and then a UFC match





....the results will not be surprising

 

[Jmanunknown]

They could have fought MMA. Better for Connor.

It was never gonna be an MMA fight Floyd is by far the bigger draw and held all the bargaining advantages since he does not need the fight or the money.

 

[PR_rambo]

It's only fair they do a boxing match and then a UFC match





....the results will not be surprising

More money in a boxing fight

 

[Rouse]

I wonder what circus fights they can get for the undercard? Rogan vs Snipes? Bob Sapp vs 12 little people? 8-man Battle Royal?

Rocky vs Thunderlips II
Bret vs Vince
Icon vs Icon: Mickey Mouse vs Bugs Bunny

I'd pay for that card.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It's only fair they do a boxing match and then a UFC match





....the results will not be surprising

Conor will fight Floyd at Lightweight in the UFC next.
Stipulation: His belt not on the line.

 

[mr jones]

This is ridiculous but people are so desperate to see someone beat Floyd Mayweather they are actually willing to live the plot to a fictional sequel to the movie Great White Hype. This will go just like James Toney's MMA fight vs Randy Couture. No one can cross over into someone else's sport and beat an all-time great at their sport especially on such short notice. This is like Neymar challenging Lebron James to a basketball game.

It really is, but like another poster said, they wanna see if Floyd will get his first loss to a non-boxer.

I didn't want this. But now that it's happening I'm excited.

 

[Officerrob]

It was never gonna be an MMA fight Floyd is by far the bigger draw and held all bargaining advantages since he does not need the fight or the money.

Nope

 

[dem]

Conor got boxed up by Nate Diaz...


This is going to be ugly


But I'm sure he knows that. Opportunity to make life changing money.

 

[v1oz]

Youre delusional... MMA is not more real fighting than boxing is. They are both sports determined by the rule set that have been adopted to regulate them. How is having a cage and rounds and making kicks to a grounded opponent a "real" fight in any possible way

Lol MMA is derived from bare knuckle no rules fighting (NHB/Vale Tudo). It's a lot closer to a real fight than boxing is.

 

[Chumley]

You walk up to Anthony Joshua and punch him in the face. In what universe what happens next devolve into an MMA fight? He will just punch you right back and dismantle your whole existence

No MMA fighter would stand and bang with that guy, they'd just leg sweep him and then submit him. That's the entire point of utilizing the tools of a real fight, you exploit weaknesses. And someone who can only box has a fuck ton of weaknesses.

But go on believing your fantasy world that boxers are real fighters.

 

[Tom_Cody]

No MMA fighter would stand and bang with that guy, they'd just leg sweep him and then submit him. That's the entire point of utilizing the tools of a real fight, you exploit weaknesses. And someone who can only box has a fuck ton of weaknesses.

But go on believing your fantasy world that boxers are real fighters.

LOL

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Since this is clearly sarcasm.. do you really want to go there? Making people who actually think Floyd is a monster out to be drama queens? I don't think you want to go there.

I already know where your views are. You've made it very clear in every thread that Mayweather is mentioned.

I'm making fun of how every single fighter that steps up, the same thing is said. Including now, by you.

But it's ok, you just gotta believe.

 

[mr jones]

No MMA fighter would stand and bang with that guy, they'd just leg sweep him and then submit him. That's the entire point of utilizing the tools of a real fight, you exploit weaknesses. And someone who can only box has a fuck ton of weaknesses.

But go on believing your fantasy world that boxers are real fighters.

I will, thanks!

 

[Nameless]

The UFC is attached to this so there's no less than a 75℅ chance someone gets hurt in camp. Not getting hyped before August 23rd.

 

[highrider]

Floyd will find a way to make this boring.

 

[Sato Koiji]

This'll be the most lucrative UD loss for Conor of all time. Good for him!

 

[Farsi]

Lol MMA is derived from bare knuckle no rules fighting (NHB/Vale Tudo). It's a lot closer to a real fight than boxing is.

You really need to catch up on your boxing history. I recommend googling James Figg if you're interested.

 

[Chumley]

I'm making fun of how every single fighter that steps up, the same thing is said. Including now, by you.

So you're making fun of the sentiment that domestic abuse is monstrous? Just want to clear that up.

 

[Maoyama]

Floyd can wield whatever kind of weapon he wants, Conor would still kick his head off and break his arms. Doesn't matter if he's wearing a shirt or handwraps either.

My point is this, and I dont think going in circles is totally productive anymore, MMA and boxing have both developed strategies to fight within their own limited set of rules.

In a "street fight" the most important aspect is to control as much as you can the factors that a ring and a comission take care for you. If you are about to get into a street fight the most important aspects to winning are how to defuse the situation, being aware of where you are standing and what happens if you hit the floor, how big the person in front of you is, how many friends your possible opponent has, how you are gonna run away when the time comes.

Consider MMA wrestling... cage wrestling is one of the most important aspects of the game. How to do a wall walk, how to pin oponents into the cage and beat them, how to use the cage to avoid a guard user from turning their hips. None of this are relevant in a Pride-era rule set. But under Pride rules, hitting the ground is vastly different because of the use of head kicks.

These are both sports. They do not emulate real fights, they are not meant to give an accurate representation of who is the best fighter in an abstract manner.

No MMA fighter would stand and bang with that guy, they'd just leg sweep him and then submit him. That's the entire point of utilizing the tools of a real fight, you exploit weaknesses. And someone who can only box has a fuck ton of weaknesses.

But go on believing your fantasy world that boxers are real fighters.

Ohhh... this discusision makes a whole lot of sense now

 

[Alpha Centauri]

So you're making fun of the sentiment that domestic abuse is monstrous? Just want to clear that up.

Sure, I'll help clear it up.

You think Conor Mcgregor can beat Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. I find that notion funny. His morals and/or criminality bears no weight in this assessment.

Anything else?

 

[Eanan]

The first square off is going to be so good. McGregor might dwarf Floyd going by what others have said.

 

[Jmanunknown]

Nope

In what world is Conor McGregor a bigger draw then Floyd Mayweather?

 

[Chumley]

Sure, I'll help clear it up.

You think Conor Mcgregor can beat Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. I find that notion funny. His morals and/or criminality bears no weight in this assessment.

Anything else?

That's a complete dodge, you said you were making fun of how people call Floyd a monster every time he's up against someone.

"I'm making fun of how every single fighter that steps up, the same thing is said."

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

I'll believe it when they're in the ring and the bell rings.

 

[Tom_Cody]

The first square off is going to be so good. McGregor might dwarf Floyd going by what others have said.

They are virtually the same size. There won't be a visible size difference when they're on stage, though McGregor will probably be slightly (but distinctly) taller when they do the face-off.

 

[Eanan]

I'll believe it when they're in the ring and the bell rings.

Neither really has a history of pulling out of fights, why will it change with this?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I can see him turning up in WWE

He can probably wait a few years and just buy the WWE.

 

[Eanan]

They are virtually the same size. There won't be a visible size difference when they're on stage, though McGregor will probably be slightly (but distinctly) taller when they do the face-off.

Joe Rogan has said that Conor is much broader than Floyd.

 

[Turin]

The promotion will be better than the fight.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

That's a complete dodge, you said you were making fun of how people call Floyd a monster every time he's up against someone.

"I'm making fun of how every single fighter that steps up, the same thing is said."

Every time they say what you said before:

I don't give a shit what anyone says, I believe in Pacquaio, Cotto, Canelo, Conor.

Again, I made it as clear as possible in my last post. Anything else means you are seeing what you want to get in an argument about how much a dipshit Mayweather is.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Can't blame him tbh. I'd happily get knocked the fuck out in humiliating fashion for the amount of money he's going to make.

Would be absolutely hilarious if Mayweather somehow lost though.

There are no losers in this fight. Conor will make an attempt to win but gladly take the L and laugh all the way to the bank.

 

[BadAss2961]

The promotion will be better than the fight.

Yup. Looking forward to Showtime's all-access coverage.

 

[zewone]

You walk up to Anthony Joshua and punch him in the face. In what universe what happens next devolve into an MMA fight? He will just punch you right back and dismantle your whole existence

Are you being obtuse on purpose?

Let me rephrase that.

If I were to punch you in the face, we would get into a street fight.

MMA rules are much closer to a "real" street fight than boxing rules. No one intelligent would say otherwise.

 

[DKehoe]

I'm looking forward to the promos they will be cutting on each other.