Biscuits Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I think Poirier is gonna surprise people tonight. Tremendous fighter who has evolved massively since the first fight between them. I think you may be right [emoji1787] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That first left hook [emoji12][emoji12] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: Times the main event meant to be? I'm a bit surprised at the number of folk picking McGregor. I'm a total MMA casual but to me, McGregor is a lot worse, and Poirier is a lot better than in 2014. My reaction when the fight was signed was that Poirier rinses him. Yep. McGregor thinking he can waltz in and out it, against a guy who has been notching wins against the best of the division. Should have fucking bet on it. Edited January 24, 2021 by Bairnardo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 McGregor’s done. Give Khabib GSP and we’ll call it a day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I thought McGregor looked nervous from the off, even walking out he just looked a bit off. I had a feeling Porier would win but I didn’t expect a 2nd round finish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blootoon87 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 What a fucking laugh that was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just a shame so few of his arsehole fans were there to see it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Bairnardo said: I'm at work, never had issues with hesgoal but VIPleague is throwing up some warnings that I simply don't have the balls to proceed past You don’t have to “proceed past” you simply click the X and close the pop-ups. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yassss.. Gets beat, absolute c**t of a man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leewood Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 5 hours ago, AFCDannyFTH said: I think Poirier is gonna surprise people tonight. Tremendous fighter who has evolved massively since the first fight between them. I also had a feeling Conor might not win this one! I was looking at Poirier's wiki page the other night and was impressed with the most recent wins on his fight card. He certainly has improved a lot these last few years. Also at the weigh in, Poirier seemed confident and happy to go face to face with Conor. I thought a "shock" might happen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Was surprised at the odds offered before the fight but was too much of a pussy to put anything on as I've been stung many times in the fight game. Shows the benefits of actual activity rather than prizefighting. Hopefully Conor doesn't retire whilst we await a new major box office draw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Khabib should be fighting GSP, Conor should be fighting Jake Paul. Levels. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Khabib should be fighting GSP, Conor should be fighting Jake Paul. Levels.Old men sitting on bar stools is McGregors level 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Good to see the bootleg Alan Power lost at the goth boxing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 McGregor is still really good at what he does but he needs more tools. Elite striker and Dustin didn't really want to stand in front of him, so he chopped him down with leg kicks. McGregor still does that same stupified face when he eats a combo as well. Was like when Nate Diaz stopped him a few years ago. I don't think he beats Gaethje or Chandler either unless he improves his overall skillset. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 McGregor is still really good at what he does but he needs more tools. Elite striker and Dustin didn't really want to stand in front of him, so he chopped him down with leg kicks. McGregor still does that same stupified face when he eats a combo as well. Was like when Nate Diaz stopped him a few years ago. I don't think he beats Gaethje or Chandler either unless he improves his overall skillset.No chance he beats any of the top guys. I was desperately seeking the correct comparison lastnight but on a slightly different level, Conor beating Cowboy was Hatton beating Paulie. A good performance, but papering over the cracks. You cant slip appreciably from the level you were at, and expect to beat guys who are dedicated, young, active and on the up. The percentages required to look really silly arent that big. Conor is maybe still 75% or 80% of his prime self. That's never going to be enough at this level 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: No chance he beats any of the top guys. I was desperately seeking the correct comparison lastnight but on a slightly different level, Conor beating Cowboy was Hatton beating Paulie. A good performance, but papering over the cracks. You cant slip appreciably from the level you were at, and expect to beat guys who are dedicated, young, active and on the up. The percentages required to look really silly arent that big. Conor is maybe still 75% or 80% of his prime self. That's never going to be enough at this level I'd say he's still pretty close to his peak, but his peak is only 80% of the 155 elite now. He's probably still got the beating of guys like Hooker and maybe even a faded Ferguson but Gaethje, Poirier, Chandler are just a different level. Poirier is obviously a much better fighter now than he was, McGregor just looks the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, GiGi said: I'd say he's still pretty close to his peak, but his peak is only 80% of the 155 elite now. He's probably still got the beating of guys like Hooker and maybe even a faded Ferguson but Gaethje, Poirier, Chandler are just a different level. Poirier is obviously a much better fighter now than he was, McGregor just looks the same. Aye. When you watch the last few fights of Poirier and Gaethje, it's obvious they arent losing to anyone who p***ks about taking layoffs, doing nonsense exhibitions and generally not putting their heart and soul into it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 McGregor has probably gone as far as he can with the camp he's in. He's not sparring the best of the best with SBG. In the last 2-3 years calf kicks have become prevalent in every single stand up MMA fighters game. It says a lot that it was the first time McGregor has dealt with them. I wouldn't say he's done at the top as he can clearly finish people with his left hand but it would take something crazy for him to get near the belt now. Poirier vs Oliveira and Chandler vs Gaetjhe is the way to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leewood Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 It's ALL about the money with Conor McGregor.. He'll happily take a boxing match with Manny Pacman next, if it makes him millions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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