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Hope he wins though. Aldo has been the Champ for too long
The MMA Thread: DON'T ASK 4 STREAMS & NO GIFS- UFC 300 ON NOW
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Very easy for me not to like him.
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Conor 'my life is like a moooovie' McGregor
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Can definitely understand why somebody wouldn't like him. For me, it's comedy. I like comedy; so, I like him. I still think it's a joke that he got a title shot after the competition that he's faced, which is why I think he has 0 chance.
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Zero shot? I don't know about that, seems a little extreme
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0 is a little extreme, but the odds are definitely low.
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Why such slim odds for Conor to win
His two biggest criticisms
1. Never fought a wrestler
2. Level of competition
Absolutely legitimate claims, 100% fact
Aldo isn't a wrestler
The level of competition Conor's faced hasn't been exceptional by any stretch. I just hesitate to use that as a barometer in determining his odds against Aldo. What exactly about Aldo makes this such a one-sided affair, we know it's going to be a stand up battle
Conor has a lot of size for this weight class, height, reach, movement and in my estimation exceptional precise striking with legs and hands
I give Conor at least decent odds to pull this out
His two biggest criticisms
1. Never fought a wrestler
2. Level of competition
Absolutely legitimate claims, 100% fact
Aldo isn't a wrestler
The level of competition Conor's faced hasn't been exceptional by any stretch. I just hesitate to use that as a barometer in determining his odds against Aldo. What exactly about Aldo makes this such a one-sided affair, we know it's going to be a stand up battle
Conor has a lot of size for this weight class, height, reach, movement and in my estimation exceptional precise striking with legs and hands
I give Conor at least decent odds to pull this out
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0% chance, 
How many "unbeatable" fighters do MMA fans need to see lose before realizing that this sport is basically unpredictable.
How many "unbeatable" fighters do MMA fans need to see lose before realizing that this sport is basically unpredictable.
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Yeah he definitely has way more than a 0% chance, just on his size, length and punching power alone if anything. His boxing is pretty slick too but he is still a karate/taekwondo based fighter, and historically those guys don't seem to do too well against hyper aggressive muay thai guys (just off the top of my head, Shogun vs. Machida, Dos Anjos vs Pettis, I'm sure there's a ton more). Also his TDD isn't proven, and his confidence isn't either. Who knows how he's gonna react against a dude that's faster than him and doesn't fall down or quit after eating a couple bombs. He definitely has a chance, but Aldo could also kick the **** out of him. Could easily be a career defining win for Aldo, maybe even his farewell to the featherweight division. Gonna be interesting for sure.
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Lol what? What is Chad Mendes then? One of the best wrestlers in the lightweight division and he had a hard time taking aldo down and got destroyed in their first fight. Mendes only two losses came from Aldo he was destroying that division. When Connor loses I want him to fight Mendes. I bet Mendes would win 2. I don't believe in Connors hype. His best competition was someone outside his prime in his last fight and I was not impressed.
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I think Aldo will stand with him and it's going to go 5 rounds.
What does Aldo's defensive wrestling have to do with this fight? Conor isn't shooting on anybody.
And imo his best win is still Poirier... That Siver match up was a mess. But I agree the hype still isn't fully justified and there's a very good chance Mendes and Aldo would beat him. They are both phenomenal fighters.
What does Aldo's defensive wrestling have to do with this fight? Conor isn't shooting on anybody.
And imo his best win is still Poirier... That Siver match up was a mess. But I agree the hype still isn't fully justified and there's a very good chance Mendes and Aldo would beat him. They are both phenomenal fighters.
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0% chance,
How many "unbeatable" fighters do MMA fans need to see lose before realizing that this sport is basically unpredictable.
I'm still impatiently waiting for jones and honda to lose. Probably won't happen for years.
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I don't think you understood what I was saying in my post at all. Why are you talking about Chad Mendes and the lightweight division
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I was scratching my head and was like Wha but I see he mistakenly wrote the wrong division.
The great thing about Connor and Aldo is there is life after in the LW division. Just have to be wary of the terminator and the Dhabistan Cowboy.
And Miesha definitely has a nice body. That snoz though. You could legit do a Women of MMA calendar with Rose, PVS, Miesha, Rhonda...that one chick Dana was thirsting on a few weeks ago.
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michael johnson is a dark horse to be champ in 2016. he has looked great for some time now, even after the long layoff. i think mcgregor could be cerrone any given night. i think cerrone has a better chance of being a pro wakeboarder than beating khabib.
i also sorta like masvidal but dont see him beating khabib.
i also sorta like masvidal but dont see him beating khabib.
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Yes, Michael Johnson has been looking really really good, he was the first name I thought for Pettis' next opponent. But I guess he's campaigning for a fight with Bendo which is cool too
Give Pettis: Barboza or Diaz
Masivdal is solid but compared to the top of that division I don't think he has what it takes, the top of the food chain is just insane
Give Pettis: Barboza or Diaz
Masivdal is solid but compared to the top of that division I don't think he has what it takes, the top of the food chain is just insane
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i don't want to see pettis curb stomp diaz. barboza would be a way better fight.
Yes, Michael Johnson has been looking really really good, he was the first name I thought for Pettis' next opponent. But I guess he's campaigning for a fight with Bendo which is cool too
Give Pettis: Barboza or Diaz
Masivdal is solid but compared to the top of that division I don't think he has what it takes, the top of the food chain is just insane
masivdal should get diaz and then maybe cerrone and a potential title eliminator. division is stacked by i think masvidal and johnson could make a run. johnson much moreso than masvidal i guess.
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Jorge has a really big fight already with Al Iaquinta. Should be a great scrap and will propel the winner to big things
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maybe i'm too high on jorge but i think he schools al. as long as jorge grapples. al seems like he's just throwing bombs all the time and is catching dudes who are known to leave themselves exposed. dont think ive seen jorge get ko-ed or even dropped before but who knows.
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I feel like there's something in the water in that camp with Serra/Longo. I favor Al slightly in their fight but if Jorge wins it's really time to give him a top 10 fighter
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i was goign to say the rankings are moronic if masvidal isn't considered a top 10 fighter... but the division is just that stacked lol. i forgot about myles jury / tony ferguson. bobby green, jim miller, and cerrone are dead money imo.
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Erick Silva tonight, I still believe
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Sorry I misunderstood. I thought you were saying that Aldo never faced a wrestler or competition. And yes I wrote the wrong divison. My apologies.
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It's all good, my overall point was that it was going to be a standup battle. I think Conor has a decent change due to the factors I listed in my previous post
Mendes and Frankie had success standing with Aldo...
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Did Silva ever move to Greg Jackson like he planned?
Erick Silva tonight, I still believe
