Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

[bulldog]

All rumors are pointing to Conor McGregor to do a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather as his next fight…wtf.

Personally I do not get the point of it as these are different sports and as much as I love MMA and Conor, I highly doubt he would win a boxing match against Floyd (MMA match would be different).

Yet, I have to admit I’d watch this for sure :lol:

Would you?



http://i2.tiesraides.lv/800x0s/pictures/2016-05-24/2016-05-24_050816mcgregormayweather_vresize_1200_675_high_ 60.jpg

In the aftermath of UFC 202, many pundits have once again suggested that a super-fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather could be on the cards.

Some people call it a sideshow, a circus that would be an insult to both sports. However, whichever way you look at it, Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather would undoubtedly be one of the highest grossing pay-per-view events of all time. In fact, there’s every possibility that it would take the number one spot.
In the midst of McGregor’s fall out with the UFC in the build up to UFC 200, rumours began to circulate that Floyd Mayweather was interested in facing the ‘Notorious’ Irishman. The reports were initially scoffed at with most purists claiming that a McGregor/Mayweather fight would simply be a farce. In an MMA fight, McGregor would destroy Mayweather. In a boxing contest, Floyd would simply pick Conor apart.
However, the rumours became far more than that when both fighters started to openly speak about the contest, frequently encouraging the story in interviews and on social media.
In fact, speaking about McGregor, Mayweather stated that he absolutely believed that a fight with the UFC champion was going to happen and that the Irishman was, at that point in time, the only fight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eldg6AMskJ4) he would consider.

http://www.punditarena.com/mmaufc/jmurphy/watch-jaw-dropping-promo-next-conor-mcgregor-fight/

[Jmetz]

I have a friend that is in with Mayweather and he has said that this is very likely to happen and they are just working out the details.

[bulldog]

I have a friend that is in with Mayweather and he has said that this is very likely to happen and they are just working out the details. My inside MMA sources tell me the same....I didn't believe it at first, but it looks like it is going to happen....was stalled over money, but think Conor agreed to like 50 million!

Still not sure why, other than money....but I'll watch it for sure :D

[j0ker]

Mayweather is going to beat his ass if it's strictly boxing. OMG.

[Jmetz]

My inside MMA sources tell me the same....I didn't believe it at first, but it looks like it is going to happen....was stalled over money, but think Conor agreed to like 50 million!

Still not sure why, other than money....but I'll watch it for sure :D


It's all about the money, nothing more nothing less.

[~Barn~]

I got $10 on the PPV.

[bulldog]

I got $10 on the PPV. You know I am down to pitch in. Metz and Madvlad missed the last PPV with us so they have to be in for this one :lol:

Maybe we could even convince Joker to finally come join us :D

I doubt it will be the normal $70 UFC price...bet it goes for over a hundred

[madvlad]

Nah, I'm good. Sounds like a boring ol' time.

[j0ker]

You know I am down to pitch in. Metz and Madvlad missed the last PPV with us so they have to be in for this one :lol:

Maybe we could even convince Joker to finally come join us :D

I doubt it will be the normal $70 UFC price...bet it goes for over a hundred
I would love to hang out and meet you guys but, I really dislike McGregor and you guys are a long ways away from me!

[Tiutis]

I would watch it for sure but I'm with those who say it's going to be a circus show.

[blaircsf]

According to http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/17595517/floyd-mayweather-ready-move-trying-arrange-fight-conor-mcgregor it's not going to happen. It was a strange idea to begin with, not terribly surprised.

[bulldog]

According to http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/17595517/floyd-mayweather-ready-move-trying-arrange-fight-conor-mcgregor it's not going to happen. It was a strange idea to begin with, not terribly surprised. Darn that sucks....guess they couldn't come to an agreement on the millions they wanted....greedy bastards :lol:

This statement by Floyd bugs me: ""I feel honored to be the biggest name in MMA and in boxing, and I don't even compete no more."" Biggest name in MMA!!! What a joke...he may be one of the greatest boxers, but he is fooling himself if he think he could beat any UFC fighter in a MMA match. If he could last one round with Conor in a MMA match I'd be amazed.... So big deal, a guy with no pro boxing fights would get beat by the guy who has been pro boxing all his life.

Newest rumor is that Conor will now fight Eddie Alverez for the 155 title...although today I see Dana denied that and says title shot goes to Khabib. We will see, but I bet the power of money will make Conor be the pick.....few care or know who Khalib is or even Eddie for that matter.

[blaircsf]

Sounds like it is officially on now.

[madvlad]

Yeah, that fight is going to be worse of a flop than the last Pacman vs Mayweather dance off... won't be spending a dime on this one. Utter clownshow.

[~Barn~]

:lol: $10.00 says you'll be watching it with us.

[salsashark]

I paid more than $10 to watch the Alien Covenant, and it was a complete pile of garbage... I'd donate a few bucks to the cause to watch this circus.

[~Barn~]

I had never seen any of the originals, but I got roped into paying $18.00 for that freakin' movie! :no:

I'll post up about the goings-on for the "boxing match" as the date gets closer.

[One-ops]

Cool! I'm game! Don't like the rules much but it's worth a watch!

[madvlad]

Most expensive dance off in history. I'd rather spend that money on food lol

[blaircsf]

On one hand Conor is a lot younger, probably has better conditioning etc currently, and according to most hits hard. On the other hand, this is a straight boxing match where Mayweather has an experience advantage. I don't think Conor has much to lose, Mayweather more, but they both stand to make a rather large amount of money.

[Tiutis]

The best part of this fight is all the trash talking proceeding it. Let's get our popcorn early!
I think Conor has an advantage there-funny with accent:)

[bulldog]

Who can blame them....circus show or whatever, we'd all do it for +40 million. :hump:

After the boxing match, they should meet on the street and see who would win there.....I'd give Mayweather 30 seconds before a MMA fighter like Conor showed him that boxing is more a sport than an actual dominate fighting style; one dimensional and most fights go to the ground.... should I even mention the 50% more tools....hence legs.

So yeah even if Mayweather wins, I'd still consider Conor the tougher guy! When a boxer comes into MMA and dominates MMA fighters with pure boxing skills then I will take it back......doubt it will ever happen though.

[madvlad]

I'd rather see a street brawl than an actual sanctioned bullshit fight.

[bulldog]

I'd rather see a street brawl than an actual sanctioned bullshit fight. I'm with Barn and bet you will be there with us watching this :D

Even though it is a long shot I do hope Conor shocks the world and can pull off a win. One thing about this guy is he has shocked us over and over again, so don't discount him too fast.......

[madvlad]

Oh I'm all for him winning, can't stand Mayweather

[bulldog]

Wow, looking at these pics shows the huge size difference between Conor and Floyd:

Floyd next to Chris Weidman:
http://mmaimports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chris-Floyd-2.jpg

Then Chris Weidman next to Conor......damn...Floyd is a small guy:
http://fighterxfashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/conor-mcgregor-and-chris-weidman-wearing-reebok-ufc-fight-kit-1.jpg

[~Barn~]

Does he even lift?

[bulldog]

Does he even lift?
Floyd probably lifts those light girly weights with that tiny body :lol:


EDIT: Yup, my wife lifts heavier weights than this :D
http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Floyd-Mayweather1.jpg

[bulldog]

McGregor’s coach puts up Mayweather KO mural in gym to ‘aid in the visualization of success’
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/y69-nhEY613Z7IbX5SfeAR9U_VQ=/0x0:1800x1196/920x613/filters:focal(756x454:1044x742):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55381705/Screen_Shot_2017_06_22_at_8.38.25_AM.0.png

[Okrapp]

As much as i like martial things and fight sports are fun, this one is just smack-talk generated money. Would like to say I'd abstain but will probably end up watching.

[Tiutis]

Conor does it so well with smack talk. I normally don't like this shit but I can't deny that I laughed a few times: https://youtu.be/xkLUzkebFk4

[bulldog]

Conor does it so well with smack talk. I normally don't like this shit but I can't deny that I laughed a few times: https://youtu.be/xkLUzkebFk4 Thanks for posting this....I had forgot the press conference was yesterday :up:

Conor is hilarious and in the smack talk he killed Floyd. :lol: Sucks they cut Conor's mic off though as it would have been way better if they left it on.

My favorite part is when McGregor says James Tony at least had the courage to come into the UFC after trash talking MMA...like Floyd does, but Floyd won't come into UFC to prove it....wouldn't give it a round before Floyd was KO'd or tapped-out.


Here is Floyd's part......all he can talk about is how much money he has.....lame....even pulls out a check he carries with him in that dumb backpack!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjA9IzGUy7o

Oh yes Floyd acts like they could fight right there on stage like he is some street fighter. Big difference between that and a sport like boxing....again Floyd would get killed by Conor in a streetfight as his skills are way broader.


P.S. DAMN!!!!! 1.7 million views in less than 24 hours of this video. By the way Floyd's "smack talk" has less than 500K views :lol:

[bulldog]

So we can see the size difference here. I beleive last time Floyd boxed a fighter with a longer reach was De La Hoya way back in 2007

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55667839/Screen_Shot_2017_07_11_at_5.40.56_PM.0.png

[Kim-n-Dean]

Here is Floyd's part......all he can talk about is how much money he has.....lame....even pulls out a check he carries with him in that dumb backpack!Typical meat head, thug move! Ghetto fabulous, he is. What about this, Floyd?

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/irs-lien-shows-floyd-mayweather-owes-222m-2015-48577125

[bulldog]

Typical meat head, thug move! Ghetto fabulous, he is. What about this, Floyd?

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/irs-lien-shows-floyd-mayweather-owes-222m-2015-48577125 Yeah he is a crappy person....claims to have all this money, but reports show he had to file for a extension on that 22 million of taxes he owes. Speculation is he is doing this fight because of those taxes. Goes to show he probably lies about all the money he has because according to that video he carries around a $100 million dollar check, but then asks for a extension till after the Conor fight.....all while gaining interest and fines......idiot!
http://deadspin.com/report-floyd-mayweather-needs-some-time-to-pay-his-tax-1796786034

Then the fact he has made a few plea deals for beating up women, just shows me what an asshole he truly is. He talks all this smack about money, but the fact has come out he can't even read. Now not knocking on anyone who can't read, but you have millions you spend on jewelry, cars, parties, and can't dish some out for a reading tutor.....guess some people think reading is overrated :lol:


It extends over a dozen years and includes at least seven separate physical assaults on five different women that resulted in arrest or citation, as well as several other instances where the police had to be summoned in response to an actual or perceived threat from Mayweather.
https://deadspin.com/the-trouble-with-floyd-mayweather-1605217498


Then you got Conor who talks smack, but nearly every time he gives a shot out to his new son and fiance (now wife)....sorry just seems like a better person than Floyd and I truly hope he wins and ruins some of Floyd's legacy

[Tiutis]

Awhile back Floyd even pulled a race card comparing himself to Conor and why Conor receives more praise and media attention. https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/8/10739328/conor-mcgregor-responds-to-floyd-mayweather-dont-ever-bring-race-into
Watching them two speak in the press conference really speaks for itself. Even though both are cocky, Conor is charismatic, big vocabulary, thinks fast on his feet, really good public speaker. He is probably best fight-promoter there is. While, race cannot be denied, I can see why people are drawn to Conor despite his trash-talking/cocky appearance. Gotta give to Floyd though to thanking Conor, MMA, his fans etc during the conference.
On the other hand, it's too bad that the sport has become a circus show where being the best fighter is not enough.

[salsashark]

I don't pay any attention to this stuff, but saw something about Conor's suit... Pretty damn funny... :lol:

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/xOdPYf4hwdo12t8h6GC9UlMt2Q8=/0x0:2789x1920/1200x800/filters:focal(1172x737:1618x1183)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55668963/013_.1499815358.jpg

[bulldog]

Awhile back Floyd even pulled a race card comparing himself to Conor and why Conor receives more praise and media attention. https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/8/10739328/conor-mcgregor-responds-to-floyd-mayweather-dont-ever-bring-race-into
Watching them two speak in the press conference really speaks for itself. Even though both are cocky, Conor is charismatic, big vocabulary, thinks fast on his feet, really good public speaker. He is probably best fight-promoter there is. While, race cannot be denied, I can see why people are drawn to Conor despite his trash-talking/cocky appearance. Gotta give to Floyd though to thanking Conor, MMA, his fans etc during the conference.
On the other hand, it's too bad that the sport has become a circus show where being the best fighter is not enough.That is funny because some of the biggest sport stars have been black; Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Tiger Woods (well half), Jeri Rice, Magic Johnson....the list goes on and on. Heck they even say Michael Jordan is a asshole, but he still hasn't been charged with beating up multiple women like Floyd has.

To me it comes down to earning respect. I was a huge Conor hater when he first came out, but as I followed his career I did see he is a loyal, smart, respectful fighter. Sure he talks some smack, but like you said UFC is a circus nowadays where that gets you more money and fame, so you'd have to be a idiot to not play that game. The fact Conor has always come out and done what he said and never backed down to a fight (he fought Chad Mendes with a torn ACL...and won...against a high level wrestler!), did make me change my stance on him. Watch Conor after every fight....even when he lost...he came up and gave respect.....to me that means a lot.

Has been opposite for me with Floyd...the more I learn and see the guy the more respect I lose for him. The fact he rolls around with a bag full of cash, I so wish he'd get robbed and learn a lesson that you may be the greatest boxer in the world, but you ain't sh*t when a guy pulls a gun out and robs you (I've heard him say multiple times that nobody can touch him and that is why he rolls with it...yeah right).

And the fact is Ireland has always been huge into fighting, so they are loyal fans! Just look how many fans fly all the way from Ireland to see him fight...the numbers are amazing!

[bulldog]

I don't pay any attention to this stuff, but saw something about Conor's suit... Pretty damn funny... :lol:

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/xOdPYf4hwdo12t8h6GC9UlMt2Q8=/0x0:2789x1920/1200x800/filters:focal(1172x737:1618x1183)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55668963/013_.1499815358.jpg
Damn good catch :up: I thought he said his suit said "F*ck You" on it,but thought he was joking. Freaking Conor is hilarious. :lol:

http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/look-conor-mcgregor-literally-has-the-words-f-you-as-pinstripes-on-his-suit/

[bulldog]

Tiutis, check this one out....just as funny....Conor talking smack to Mayweather Sr. Sr even wants to box Conor tomorrow now :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXYM6F7gZxE

[Tiutis]

Lol!! Sr. picked a wrong man with a microfone to talk smack with. He looked a little little drunk and made himself look like a fool.

[bulldog]

Lol!! Sr. picked a wrong man with a microfone to talk smack with. He looked a little little drunk and made himself look like a fool. I felt Conor was respectful to Sr even though he talked some smack back....but kept it cool. Just another reason I feel Conor is a good guy.

Yeah Sr. made himself look like a idiot. Was laughing when he started throwing punches as if he was the boxer in this fight. :lol:

I have to agree with Conor though and Floyd looks old and takes me a second to figure out if it is Floyd or Floyd Sr. hahahaha

[bulldog]

Toronto Highlights:

Floyd grabs the Irish flag, so Conor takes Floyd's money backpack :lol:
Conor tells Floyd if he messes up that flag he will kick his ass right there on stage....doubt he meant with boxing. :headbang:

Floyd gets booed by fans, while Conor's fans chant "F*ck the Mayweathers" :argue:

Drake comes out to welcome both, but goes to Conor backstage for a hug. :cheers:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnfssqwQx6M

[Tiutis]

Wow, what a circus:) a just couple observations: 1) how lucky is Dana to have somebody like Conor who is a great fighter but even a better promoter 2) Floyds right-he's been a champ for years and 49-0 enough said. Conor, relatively speaker is not tested, defended his title. Can't take that away from Floyd.

[~Barn~]

Can't wait to watch this. Party at my place.

[texlurch]

Script right outta Rocky 12?

[bulldog]

Can't wait to watch this. Party at my place. Nice...going to hold you to that as getting pumped now. They say it will be $89.99, but $10 more for high def. I think if Damir does show up he will be forced to pitch in too so we can all say he paid for this "clown show" in end :lol:


Damn this had me cracking up...especially when Floyd busts into a song. Someone dubbed their lips :lol:


https://youtu.be/9o7KPoS0HGs?t=5

[madvlad]

No way I'm wasting money on that bullshit. Now the DC and Jones fight, that's another story. An actual fight, not some tools bickering like idiots and about to have the world witness the most expensive dance off :lol:

[#1Townie]

No way I'm wasting money on that bullshit. Now the DC and Jones fight, that's another story. An actual fight, not some tools bickering like idiots and about to have the world witness the most expensive dance off :lol:


that's a a real bad attitude.

[bulldog]

No way I'm wasting money on that bullshit. Now the DC and Jones fight, that's another story. An actual fight, not some tools bickering like idiots and about to have the world witness the most expensive dance off :lol: Damn homey, you are a hard guy to please :(


For conversation I do have to say it is a bit weird to compare the Jones and DC fight. Believe me there has been a lot of bickering going on between Jones and DC...heck they were even fined for it at one point where they each got 10% of their purse taken away https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/23/6834157/jon-jones-fined-50000-given-40-hours-community-service-for-ufc-178.

Then currently it is happening a lot...just not on the scale of this boxing match....fact is Floyd has always killed UFC when it came to ratings, so we are in his land now.
https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/18/15987458/morning-report-daniel-cormier-and-jon-jones-blast-each-other-with-insults-over-social-media
http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/jon-jones/jon-jones-roasts-daniel-cormier-promises-end-days-dry-humping/


Unfortunately UFC is not much better and the sport I love has become a circus compared to "real" sanctioned sports like NBA, NFL, NHL, etc. Let's take this Jones and DC fight. In any "real" sanctioned sport, a competitor could not be suspended for over a year, fight once since early 2015, then get to get a immediate title shot. They normally would have to work their way back up, but with UFC's circus they can do what they want so I really don't see it as much of a stretch from this crazy Conor vs Floyd fight.

Overall it is just entertainment to me so I don't take it too serious and just happy it will give me something to do and look forward too. Of course I am looking forward to the DC vs Jones fight too :D




You know what does piss me off though is one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, Matt Hughes, has been in a coma for the last month and very little has been covered. https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/4/15919420/ufc-legend-matt-hughes-off-ventilator-showing-small-signs-of-improvement I'm really getting worried for Matt :( And WTF UFC...why haven't we seen more support from them for Matt...how fast they forget who helped make them :down:

[~Barn~]

http://e.lvme.me/rovlta9.jpg

[bulldog]

http://e.lvme.me/rovlta9.jpg
https://i.imgflip.com/1soovl.jpg

[~Barn~]

http://i.imgur.com/mFaVvNX.jpg

[bulldog]

https://i.imgflip.com/1soqa5.jpg

[madvlad]

If you guys like it and want to watch it, that's cool man, do you and not judging you by any means. Those guys are in it for money and that's it unlike Jones and DC actually have a personal score to settle, that's way different and makes a fight actually worth watching. Definitely sucked to hear about Matt Hughes man, he was one of my favorites when I started watching the UFC, sure hope he recovers soon even though getting hit by a train it's a miracle he's still alive.

[madvlad]

that's a a real bad attitude.

Yeah, God forbid I don't agree with most and now it's an attitude problem :roll: .... my apologies for being an autonomous human and thinking for myself.

[bulldog]

If you guys like it and want to watch it, that's cool man, do you and not judging you by any means. Those guys are in it for money and that's it unlike Jones and DC actually have a personal score to settle, that's way different and makes a fight actually worth watching. Definitely sucked to hear about Matt Hughes man, he was one of my favorites when I started watching the UFC, sure hope he recovers soon even though getting hit by a train it's a miracle he's still alive. Whatever....you are going to be there with us watching it man...you got to be :)

I do see what you mean, but honestly I can't hate on Conor because he is making more money on this one fight than he will in his entire MMA career..... who wouldn't do it for $100+ million.

I do believe this is more than money....well for at least Conor; Floyd is all about the money and always has been. On thing I have come to admire about Conor is his heart! I truly feel this guy is not just thinking about the money, but truly wants to beat Floyd and become one of the greatest fighters of all time....he beats Floyd and he will be very close to that honor.

Conor has surprised us all before many times, so I just can't rule the guy out. Nobody thought he would beat Jose Aldo (me included)....but did it in 13 seconds....what nobody else has been able to do....much less that fast. I laughed when he was going to fight Nate Diaz who is a way bigger guy with tons more experience. Sure he lost the first time, but his "heart" could not let him live with that and he came back to win in second fight as a much smaller guy. Then Eddie Alvarez came in and beat Anthony Pettis and Dos Anjeos, both highly successful fighters who were hard to beat for a long time, and gets the belt. Again, most people were like "finally Conor gets to fight a legend".....then Conor came in and destroyed Eddie (I am a huge Eddie fan for years before he came into UFC and was surprised too). And, he KO'd Eddie, which has been known to have one of the best chins in MMA. So granted I will never again count Conor out as I have many times before and been wrong. I really hope he beats Floyd and shocks the world....again!

Yeah poor Matt Hughes. I don't get why this isn't getting more attention as Hughes is easily one of the top 10 fighters EVER in UFC. I'm getting really worried since nothing has seemed to improve and who knows with a brain injury how they will be when they come back.


P.S. The DC vs Jones card is sick! We also got Tyron vs Mia for title, Cyborg vs Evinger (Cyborg will most likely be next female featherweight champion; not sure why this is not for the belt as no current champion), and Lawler vs Cerrone!

[#1Townie]

Yeah, God forbid I don't agree with most and now it's an attitude problem :roll: .... my apologies for being an autonomous human and thinking for myself.


THATS AN EVEN WORSE ATTITUDE!

[madvlad]

Such is life, you'll live....

[bulldog]

This back and forth is not as good as Floyd and Conor's....step it up guys :lol:



Anyways, this is exactly the point as humans are just drawn to drama...hence the "circus show" with Conor and Floyd being so big. Damir could have replied to continue the conversation about the thread topic, but instead went to the one post that was about drama. :dunno: :D See bro, we are all part of the problem, so lighten up and come watch this with us :)


I'd really be curious to see why you feel it is such a circus show (more to continue conversation)? Is it because you believe Conor is just not qualified? He has too little boxing skills? Is Floyd too old or been gone to long? Do you just not like the "WWE" type of marketing? What gives?


Here is a decent article pointing out how some pro's think Conor could win. What you think?
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-conor-mcgregor-beats-floyd-mayweather-boxing-2017-7

However, according to Mike Brown, a former UFC fighter and current MMA trainer, McGregor's training in MMA-style boxing could actually be an advantage. While some point to McGregor's size and power as his biggest advantages, Brown told ESPN's Brett Okamoto (http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/20089304/how-top-mma-trainers-prepare-conor-mcgregor-floyd-mayweather) that he thinks Mayweather could catch Mayweather off-guard with an MMA-style approach.
"McGregor is a big guy, maybe the biggest guy Mayweather has ever fought or close to it. He's a southpaw and he's doesn't move like a traditional boxer. So, the angles Mayweather is used to seeing are slightly off.

[madvlad]

Just the WWE type marketing dude, it's ridiculous in my eyes but well people want entertainment and that's what this is, textbook entertainment to put asses on seats but that "fight" is going to be dull as fuck imo. I'm definitely not attending this fight, nothing against you guys, just dont see the point. Again when we are back to normal UFC programming and such with actual fights and hopefully after this clownshow also I hope the UFC forces Irish wondernut to defend a title for once :lol:

[bulldog]

Just the WWE type marketing dude, it's ridiculous in my eyes but well people want entertainment and that's what this is, textbook entertainment to put asses on seats but that "fight" is going to be dull as fuck imo. I'm definitely not attending this fight, nothing against you guys, just dont see the point. Again when we are back to normal UFC programming and such with actual fights and hopefully after this clownshow also I hope the UFC forces Irish wondernut to defend a title for once :lol: I really don't get how this is any different than UFC that your support as same circus show as this if not worse :dunno: Like I said, go check the DC vs Jones tweets right now and explain how that is any different than this as it is just as bad! UFC got Brock Lesnar allowed to fight when he tested positive for steroids, let James Tony (ex-boxing champ) in to fight, let a WWE wrestler in with no MMA fights, man the list goes on and on, so guess I just don't see why it is so different.



Honestly I feel the fighters that do not market themselves are the idiots and losing out. This is unfortunately the way things have gone, so I feel Conor is brilliant for doing this...which got him to this $100 million payday. If not you end up like Khabib Nurmagomedov that is a epic fighter, but nobody cares about or watches.....and stays poor while risking their brain every hit.

P.S. Whatever, you didn't even show to the last UFC fight (texted you and all) ....seasonal fan.... :lol: JK :D

[madvlad]

I was working the MRA races dude, there was a 4 rider crash that put 2 riders in the hospital (one air lifted out) and we ended up leaving super late so just went home and passed out. The only fight that interested me in that card was the nunes and Schevchenko but Nunes pulled out so didn't care much lol

[bulldog]

I was working the MRA races dude, there was a 4 rider crash that put 2 riders in the hospital (one air lifted out) and we ended up leaving super late so just went home and passed out. The only fight that interested me in that card was the nunes and Schevchenko but Nunes pulled out so didn't care much lol Damn that sucks man.....not sure how you see that shit without messing with your head.....messed up mine after years of that.

Seriously you were only down for the Nunes fight? Yoel vs Whitaker, Pettis vs Miller, and Overeem vs Werdum were on that card....all great matchups. Then Nunes pulling out because she had a cold, but was cleared to fight....lame....lioness my ass!

[#1Townie]

Such is life, you'll live....

listen here guy!!!!

[madvlad]

Damn that sucks man.....not sure how you see that shit without messing with your head.....messed up mine after years of that.

Seriously you were only down for the Nunes fight? Yoel vs Whitaker, Pettis vs Miller, and Overeem vs Werdum were on that card....all great matchups. Then Nunes pulling out because she had a cold, but was cleared to fight....lame....lioness my ass!

Grew up watching people get mugged and get shot/stabbed point blank dude, this stuff is a walk in the park with what I've seen, still not pleasant by any means but just glad I can assist them and stuff and that all riders are out of danger thankfully even though it was one of the gnarliest crashes I've seen. It was similar to the Simoncelli crash, except this rider had his helmet on correctly and it actually saved his life. The dude that hit him, his front wheel and forks were bouncing down the main straight and missed me by very little and also the main straight crowd/workers thankfully. It was a very rough start to the day but all in all just thankful everyone ended up okay considering the scenario, it was straight carnage!

Yeah just wanted to see my girl Schevchenko take the title from Nunes, she's been training hard and here in Colorado too for over a month coming into the fight, I still think Nunes made up that bullshit not to fight.

[madvlad]

Where are you guys watching the Jones vs DC fight this weekend man?

[bulldog]

Video released showing Conor doing pretty well at boxing; this was the one where Paulie Malignaggi, former IBF/WBA World Champion, claims it was a push....you be the judge....looks like a valid knockdown to me.

https://youtu.be/K2WsgIWQf0M?t=5


More Here: https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/12/16137652/push-down-or-knock-down-pros-react-to-conor-mcgregor-vs-paulie-malignaggi-sparring-footage
https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/896221007740100608
https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/896221007740100608

[bulldog]

It's getting better...they were granted permission yesterday to wear smaller gloves; 8 ounce!!!!!! IMO, this is a plus for Conor as he has sick KO power....Floyd does not that I have seen (last time he had a KO was the controversial Ortiz fight where many called it cheating). Although most of Floyd's career have been fought in 8 ounces so it may not be that big a deal.

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor to wear 8-ounce gloves, not 10-ounce gloves (http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/20360455/floyd-mayweather-conor-mcgregor-allowed-wear-lighter-gloves-aug-26-fight)
LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved Floyd Mayweather's and Conor McGregor (http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3022677/conor-mcgregor)'s requests for smaller boxing gloves on Wednesday, just 10 days before their highly anticipated fight on Aug. 26.
The NSAC voted unanimously in favor of a one-time exception that will allow both fighters to wear 8-ounce gloves in their 154-pound bout. Per NSAC regulations, any boxing match contested above 147 pounds mandates 10-ounce gloves.

[bulldog]

Can't wait to watch this. Party at my place.So Barn....what's the plan???? You offered so let's get this going....you know I am down to pitch in. I'm sure bars are going to be a mess, so our best bet is just to get a few people to pitch in for it.

:cheers:

Seems to be $99.95 for HD

[~Barn~]

I'm watching CSU play their first ever game at the new stadium on Saturday, and that game starts at 12:30. If I figure the game to last 3 hours, plus another 2 hours of travel time, that puts me back at home around 6:00pm that evening. Should be plenty of time to get situated at my place, but it's not going to be the big "pool party" whole-day event that I was hoping.

None the less. Come by and watch, and don't show up empty handed. 12-pack of beer and/or a pot-luck dish to share = Admission.

Love,
-Brandon-

[bulldog]

I'm watching CSU play their first ever game at the new stadium on Saturday, and that game starts at 12:30. If I figure the game to last 3 hours, plus another 2 hours of travel time, that puts me back at home around 6:00pm that evening. Should be plenty of time to get situated at my place, but it's not going to be the big "pool part" whole-day event that I was hoping.

None the less. Come by and watch, and don't show up empty handed. 12-pack of beer and/or a pot-luck dish to share = Admission.

Love,
-Brandon- Well as long as we get to see the fights that works...sucks because my wife works so I was down to go hang at the pool all day finally.

Yeah man you know I am not like that and and down to pitch in, bring food/beer, etc. Figured the more people we can get to go the more we will get to chip in.

Hell my bet is the main fight won't even start till after 10pm like most boxing matches.

[~Barn~]

Sounds good meng!

[bulldog]

Anyone coming? Got to Barns but nobody here. I just broke into house and ordered the fight :siesta:

all alone..... This is odd. :crazy:

[#1Townie]

Anyone coming? Got to Barns but nobody here. I just broke into house and ordered the fight :siesta:

all alone..... This is odd. :crazy:

I respect this move... it's bold and I respect bold.

I'm out of town for work so I bought it on my PS4.

first fight truly reminded why I hate boxing. lol

[#1Townie]

so no talk about the fight? thoughts?

[j0ker]

LMAO.... You broke in and ordered the fight while he was gone? Too funny.

Man, I could not have have called that fight any better. The long slow beatdown to TKO..... boring. I did like how Connor had his hands down and was blocking with his face near the end.

[Tiutis]

Good fight. Props to Conor for the first 3 rounds. Floyd looked good ducking and defending shots and took it over from there. Glad Floyd showed the experience and skill he has despite being 40 and showcased what a pro boxer he is. He carried himself well after the fight and sounded grateful and professional in the after the fight interview.

[bulldog]

so no talk about the fight? thoughts?

So what did you think of main fight Townie? No contest it was more exciting than the three pre fights right?



LMAO.... You broke in and ordered the fight while he was gone? Too funny.

Man, I could not have have called that fight any better. The long slow beatdown to TKO..... boring. I did like how Connor had his hands down and was blocking with his face near the end. Really??? In my opinion that was the best boxing match I can remember ever.....old Tyson days is only thing that compared to me!!!! The first 3 boxing matches were super boring and I could just not get into them. Yet the Conor vs Floyd fight was so action packed and had me on the seat of my chair the entire time. I've seen quite a few Mayweather fights and I feel Conor did as well if not better than the pro boxers he has faced....and did it in a way more exciting fashion! I know the group at Barn's was super pumped and half the complex heard us cheering....good times.


Good fight. Props to Conor for the first 3 rounds. Floyd looked good ducking and defending shots and took it over from there. Glad Floyd showed the experience and skill he has despite being 40 and showcased what a pro boxer he is. He carried himself well after the fight and sounded grateful and professional in the after the fight interview. Yeah showed the boxing experience came through in the end and also why Floyd is considered the greatest boxer ever (he passed the record set by Rocky Marciano; 50-0). He took the shots I thought Conor would KO him with, then just waited till Conor gassed and took over. I was very impressed with both of them and their sportsmanship after the fight.

[#1Townie]

I loved the fight where the guy just gave up because he got a couple of love taps on the back of the head. it was like dude.... get the fuck up. nope I quit. lol!!! I was truly reminded why I hate boxing during the first fight.

main event? went exactly how I called it. Conor came out hard and fast against the number one defensive boxer of all times and gassed himself quick. but with that said I was truly starting to wonder if Conor autopilot was going to kick in and we were going to see a rear naked choke or something like that. almost got a good hip throw in. lol


it was entertaining for sure but I won't be watching another one any time soon.

[bulldog]

I loved the fight where the guy just gave up because he got a couple of love taps on the back of the head. it was like dude.... get the fuck up. nope I quit. lol!!! I was truly reminded why I hate boxing during the first fight.

main event? went exactly how I called it. Conor came out hard and fast against the number one defensive boxer of all times and gassed himself quick. but with that said I was truly starting to wonder if Conor autopilot was going to kick in and we were going to see a rear naked choke or something like that. almost got a good hip throw in. lol


it was entertaining for sure but I won't be watching another one any time soon. lol...I said the same thing; wtf you gave up on those hits.....damn boxing is so boring to me compared to UFC. Agreed and made me realize why I don't watch boxing anymore.

I think it was some crazy rule they put in where if Conor did anything crazy he would lose 90% of his purse. You could tell during those first few rounds he was being super careful about it. I actually felt Floyd was playing it up a bit by turning his back; was glad when ref finally let Conor hit him when Floyd turned.

We will see, but to me boxing is dead and I will be surprised if they ever get a fight this big or even as big as Manny vs Floyd fight. Who knows maybe some new star will come in, but even the guys they have now are good, but don't get the popularity of Floyd or Manny. It makes me wonder if this fight will get any hardcore boxing fans to go check out UFC now because if they thought Conor was exciting boxing, he is way more exciting in MMA.

[j0ker]

I loved the fight where the guy just gave up because he got a couple of love taps on the back of the head. it was like dude.... get the fuck up. nope I quit. lol!!! I was truly reminded why I hate boxing during the first fight.

main event? went exactly how I called it. Conor came out hard and fast against the number one defensive boxer of all times and gassed himself quick. but with that said I was truly starting to wonder if Conor autopilot was going to kick in and we were going to see a rear naked choke or something like that. almost got a good hip throw in. lol


it was entertaining for sure but I won't be watching another one any time soon.

I was also waiting for a mistaken kick or take down. That would have been exciting. :)

[bulldog]

I was also waiting for a mistaken kick or take down. That would have been exciting. :) You guys need to keep up....he would literally ruin his entire career if he did that....they made sure with this:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2017/07/13/conor-mcgregor-mma-tactics-contractually-prohibited-against-floyd-mayweather/477881001/

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/8/16/16156744/ufc-mma-boxing-news-interview-video-floyd-mayweather-conor-mcgregor-fight-jimmy-kimmel-las-vegas

So if Conor made $100 million, he would have lost $90 million and probably lose both his boxing and mma license.

[bulldog]

For the people who think Conor didn't do well compared to other competitors, check out the stats:

Punches landed against Mayweather:

Canelo: 117
McGregor: 111
Pacquiao: 81

McGregor landed more power punches than Pacquiao landed total punches (https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=mayweather-pacquiao-compubox). He was more accurate than Canelo Alvarez and landed more power punches (https://www.mmamania.com/2013/9/15/4733806/mayweather-vs-canelo-results-compubox-stats-illustrate-dominant).

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/08/conor-mcgregor-floyd-mayweather-compubox-stats-manny-pacquiao-canelo-alvarez


https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/mayweather-mcgregor-compubox-punch-stats.jpg

[salsashark]

Wan't going to watch the fight... Ended up watching the fight (amazing what you can find on the interwebz)...

Went exactly as I figured it would. I don't think CM did a bad job at all. I also think he did a better job than FM could have had the roles been reversed and FM climbed into an MMA ring.

[#1Townie]

You guys need to keep up....he would literally ruin his entire career if he did that....they made sure with this:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2017/07/13/conor-mcgregor-mma-tactics-contractually-prohibited-against-floyd-mayweather/477881001/

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/8/16/16156744/ufc-mma-boxing-news-interview-video-floyd-mayweather-conor-mcgregor-fight-jimmy-kimmel-las-vegas

So if Conor made $100 million, he would have lost $90 million and probably lose both his boxing and mma license.


bro those hammer fists weren't exactly boxing. and he damn near hip threw Mayweather in the sixth I think. muscle memory is muscle memory. if the ref wouldn't have stopped it I guarantee Mayweather would have been thrown at some point. Conors auto pilot was in full affect.

but yeah he did super good. I'm happy for the dude and don't think he should be down about a thing. he gave a great show and threw down. truly what more could you ask for in a boxing match?

hey while we are talking about boxing have you seen the latest Rocky movie?

[bulldog]

bro those hammer fists weren't exactly boxing. and he damn near hip threw Mayweather in the sixth I think. muscle memory is muscle memory. if the ref wouldn't have stopped it I guarantee Mayweather would have been thrown at some point. Conors auto pilot was in full affect.

but yeah he did super good. I'm happy for the dude and don't think he should be down about a thing. he gave a great show and threw down. truly what more could you ask for in a boxing match?

hey while we are talking about boxing have you seen the latest Rocky movie?

I agree and those hammer fists were very “borderline”, but the ref warned Conor and I don’t think he did it again. I do think it was partially to the fact that Floyd kept turning his back and ducking, but either way rules are rules. Yet on that note, we all know Floyd can play dirty too; I’m sure you saw the Ortiz fight. And the hits to the back of the head were not even that bad compared to the Gervonta Davis vs Francisco Fonseca; the entire crowd booed the winner and was clear the ref missed he hit to the back of the head that won the match. So seems like it is not uncommon even for regular boxers.

Honestly I’d rather watch that fight again ten times than have to watch the Manny vs Floyd one more time….it really was the most entertained I’ve been for a boxing match since Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear. :lol:


Hmmmm….is that newest one “Creed”? If so I want to say I saw it and loved it, but for some reason I can’t really remember it much….maybe I was having some beers when I watched it. I’ll try to go watch it again. Did you like it? I remember Rocky was the coach this time and Michael B. Jordan was the fighter.

[j0ker]

The Manny -V- Floyd fight was a snoozer. Did not enjoy.

[bulldog]

The Manny -V- Floyd fight was a snoozer. Did not enjoy. Agreed! Yet I don't get how you watched that boring fight, but then missed this awesome boxing match :dunno:

Just like with UFC, you can never predict which fights are going to be good....some of the matches I was super excited for were boring....then others I thought were lame, ended up being fight of the night. I've learned to never judge based on what people/internet say and just make that decision for myself. 8)

[#1Townie]

I agree and those hammer fists were very “borderline”, but the ref warned Conor and I don’t think he did it again. I do think it was partially to the fact that Floyd kept turning his back and ducking, but either way rules are rules. Yet on that note, we all know Floyd can play dirty too; I’m sure you saw the Ortiz fight. And the hits to the back of the head were not even that bad compared to the Gervonta Davis vs Francisco Fonseca; the entire crowd booed the winner and was clear the ref missed he hit to the back of the head that won the match. So seems like it is not uncommon even for regular boxers.

Honestly I’d rather watch that fight again ten times than have to watch the Manny vs Floyd one more time….it really was the most entertained I’ve been for a boxing match since Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear. :lol:


Hmmmm….is that newest one “Creed”? If so I want to say I saw it and loved it, but for some reason I can’t really remember it much….maybe I was having some beers when I watched it. I’ll try to go watch it again. Did you like it? I remember Rocky was the coach this time and Michael B. Jordan was the fighter.


yeah man that movie is pretty good. should check it out again.

[bulldog]

Well Conor vs Floyd smashed the PPV record.....not to mention they are saying 3 million illegal streams that are not counted in the number. I don't think this is the official number, but pretty clear it beat the Manny vs Floyd who had held the record.

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor sets new pay-per-view record of 6.5million buys (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/floyd-mayweather-vs-conor-mcgregor-11080113)

Floyd Mayweather's stoppage victory over Conor McGregor (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/mayweather-vs-mcgregor-live-updates-11057359) set a new pay-per-view record of 6.5million buys, according to UFC president Dana White
The previous record was 4.6m, set when Mayweather outpointed Manny Pacquiao two years ago.

[~Barn~]

Conor had better stats than other pro "boxers" versus Floyd, because Floyd was willing to engage and trade with him. When he's not willing to do that he's a far more defensive fighter and thus gets hit less.

Make no mistake- it was Floyd's decision to expose himself more (to danger) in this fight. He did this to please the crowd, but ultimately to box for a finish. Which he accomplished.

[bulldog]

Conor had better stats than other pro "boxers" versus Floyd, because Floyd was willing to engage and trade with him. When he's not willing to do that he's a far more defensive fighter and thus gets hit less.

Make no mistake- it was Floyd's decision to expose himself more (to danger) in this fight. He did this to please the crowd, but ultimately to box for a finish. Which he accomplished. Another hater…..and a MMA fan at that! Lol ;)

Well it could also be argued (and is online) that Floyd did not have a choice because his normal style would not have worked well with Conor; especially as a lefty (most of Floyd’s recent opponents were orthodox boxers). Floyd even did an interview since then stating that he was surprised by Conor’s boxing skills and he did try to turn it up for the first few rounds but couldn’t and had to change his gameplan as they figured it would not go past 6 rounds, but his boxing was better than they anticipated. Maybe he was just being nice, but getting a compliment from Floyd on boxing skills shows he is better than most people gave him credit for.

He’s a hell of a fighter standing up — he kind of shocked me,” Mayweather said during the post-fight press conference (https://www.mmamania.com/2017/8/26/16186490/mayweather-vs-mcgregor-results-post-fight-press-conference-video-live-stream-boxing-ufc-las-vegas) (via MMA Junkie (http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/floyd-mayweather-conor-mcgregor-boxing-skills-shocked-knockout-video-ufc-boxing)).

I do agree with you that Floyd boxed differently and trying for a KO rather than outbox Conor and this made a difference, but not sure why so many people want to discount that Conor’s stats did beat the two opponents that were closest to beating Floyd; Manny and Canelo….and he did it in 10 rounds vs 12!

People can say what they want, but Mayweather was in some danger (more than we have ever seen him) in those first few rounds and nobody just takes hits for fun….especially when it is a guy known for power like Conor. I just feel it’s another excuse boxers can make to act like their sport is still dominate over MMA in standup instead of admitting Conor did better than they expected.

Either way we will see what Conelo vs GGG does next month…..my bet is not even half the PPV….boxing is dead now!


P.S. Barn did not even watch the 3 boxing matches that were on prior to the main fight anyways.....you are no boxing fan homey! Support our MMA guy and stop discounting him! :lol:

[~Barn~]

#doublepost

[#1Townie]

but barn does bring up a good point. Mayweather didn't fight his normal. I wouldn't really agree it's because how good Conor is. there is plenty of times in that fight it was clear Conor wasn't a boxer. including the end result. not saying Conor isn't tough as fuck because clearly the man's a monster. just saying I knew from day one that Conor was never going to win that fight. I gave him a million to one chance of a lucky strick.

it would have the same results as a wrestling champion trying to win a boxing match or vise versa. if Mayweather stepped in the cage I'd throw everything I owned on Conor winning the fight.

a well balanced cage fighter would never stand a chance against a pure professional of just one art. it's what they do. all day every day. hell Michael Jordan was an amazing basketball player.... couldn't play baseball for shit. lol

[j0ker]

but barn does bring up a good point. Mayweather didn't fight his normal. I wouldn't really agree it's because how good Conor is. there is plenty of times in that fight it was clear Conor wasn't a boxer. including the end result. not saying Conor isn't tough as fuck because clearly the man's a monster. just saying I knew from day one that Conor was never going to win that fight. I gave him a million to one chance of a lucky strick.

it would have the same results as a wrestling champion trying to win a boxing match or vise versa. if Mayweather stepped in the cage I'd throw everything I owned on Conor winning the fight.

a well balanced cage fighter would never stand a chance against a pure professional of just one art. it's what they do. all day every day. hell Michael Jordan was an amazing basketball player.... couldn't play baseball for shit. lol
This is exactly why so many people knew the outcome of this fight. Mayweather has lived boxing all his life. Conor had a chance to win in a boxing forum, but that chance was SO slim as to not even matter. Reverse those rolls and throw Mayweather into a cage, and, I am with #1Townie, Conor would dominate Mayweather. Also, it will never happen, as Mayweather damn well knows he would get his ass handed to him.

[bulldog]

but barn does bring up a good point. Mayweather didn't fight his normal. I wouldn't really agree it's because how good Conor is. there is plenty of times in that fight it was clear Conor wasn't a boxer. including the end result. not saying Conor isn't tough as fuck because clearly the man's a monster. just saying I knew from day one that Conor was never going to win that fight. I gave him a million to one chance of a lucky strick.

it would have the same results as a wrestling champion trying to win a boxing match or vise versa. if Mayweather stepped in the cage I'd throw everything I owned on Conor winning the fight.

a well balanced cage fighter would never stand a chance against a pure professional of just one art. it's what they do. all day every day. hell Michael Jordan was an amazing basketball player.... couldn't play baseball for shit. lol

Well not really Barn’s point as this started minutes after the fight ended online all over. A bunch of boxers (think De La Hoya started it) came out saying Floyd let Conor win those first rounds. Then it got into what Barn said and how it was because Mayweather engaged this time and that is why his stats are better. Overall just sore losers though and who cares (wll not losers, but they wanted Conor destroyed in first round and did not happen)…..it was a great fight so why go and take the energy to dismiss a performance based all on hearsay….only really Floyd knows the truth. Yet Floyd gave Conor props on his boxing so it was either a lie or he was just better than most people gave him credit for.

Yeah never meant it was because Conor was that good a boxer…it was that his style has never been seen before and that changes everything. Again though, all over the internet it is being argued that Floyd was forced into this style because Conor’s style was so un-orthodox. Look people said the same thing about Lyota Machida and how it was weird how some legends could not beat him, but it was because it was a style they never saw before in MMA (Karate).

I get what you are saying, but a transition from MMA to boxing is way easier because most MMA guys do have boxing training…more than people realize. Local retired fighter Brendan Schaub was a golden glove champion here in Denver before he went into UFC, but very people know that as he usesd BJJ/wrestling more….it’s the same with many UFC fighters. Conor actually trained boxing before MMA….as a kid and through his teenage years. Now a boxer trains little to no ground game because they don’t need too…..so they have to start from the ground up and that takes probably 10 years to even be able to try; CM Punk gave it three years of serious MMA training and was destroyed! We saw Conor give it a few months and do decent…most thought he would not last one round.

I do agree with what you say though and boxing is a pure standup so they will be better, but I just don’t think we should discount the striking skills of some MMA fighters.


This is exactly why so many people knew the outcome of this fight. Mayweather has lived boxing all his life. Conor had a chance to win in a boxing forum, but that chance was SO slim as to not even matter. Reverse those rolls and throw Mayweather into a cage, and, I am with #1Townie, Conor would dominate Mayweather. Also, it will never happen, as Mayweather damn well knows he would get his ass handed to him. Well it's already been tried....google James Tony vs Randy Couture...lasted 3:19 seconds. At least Conor lasted over 25 minutes.

See I disagree and I felt he had a better than "slim" chance to win because people underestimate MMA guys standup. The only reason it was a "slim" chance is because rules that make boxing a sport more than a actual fighting style.

MMA will always beat boxing in a true fight!!!!!!


Here is a list of UFC fighters that have a pro boxing record; 57 of them! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mixed_martial_artists_with_professional_bo xing_records

Here is even Anderson Silva in a pro boxing match:

https://youtu.be/RbyKZoiyriM?t=2

[bulldog]

Doubt you guys will listen, but I felt Joe Rogan explained it well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlEyiKCxZCs

[bulldog]

Wow, Floyd is a good actor letting Conor do this to sell the fight....the greatest counter puncher letting Conor counter punch him with a huge uppercut :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEGqJvSzECU

Oh right.....must be because what Barn said "it was Floyd's decision to expose himself more (to danger) in this fight. He did this to please the crowd". Looked so real too :D

[~Barn~]

You're missing the point Nate.

[#1Townie]

Wow, Floyd is a good actor letting Conor do this to sell the fight....the greatest counter puncher letting Conor counter punch him with a huge uppercut :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEGqJvSzECU

Oh right.....must be because what Barn said "it was Floyd's decision to expose himself more (to danger) in this fight. He did this to please the crowd". Looked so real too :D

I would like to point out you are using a pic of a partial blocked punch.

you need to calm down dude. no one has said anything negative about Conor. well until now. because you are forcing this hand.


you want truth? here's your truth. Conor could do what he said he could. I called this fight from day one and I have never even watched his or even Mayweather fight. I knew for a fact Connor would come out swinging and end up beating himself. I knew for a fact he would gas and Mayweather would take advantage of it.

why did I know this? because I actually looked at how both fighters fight and read about what they do. I used no emotions in my decisions because I don't give a flying fuck about either of them. still don't. was just enjoying a conversation about.

truth is Conor had no business in that ring. he lost a shit ton of money for his fans all so he could make a buck. he never had a chance of beating this over the hill RETIRED boxer. anyone who has actually trained in these things knows this. you fight your fight... not your opponents fight. you want to tell me about the training? have you done it yet or are you still going off of what your friend of a friend has told you? because I have. and yes you do train for boxing. it's more like kick boxing than regular boxing because of how light you want to stay on your feet to deliver kicks. but yes you did. not like someone who only trains for boxing.

also because you want to bring it up I'll bite. Mayweather is 40 years old and retired. Conor is 29 years old. ummmm... so the young buck who is just so bad ass couldn't beat the old retired fart because why?

Mayweather didn't respect Conor the same way he did his other opponents. he knew he would win and so because of that he took chances to put on a good show and at the end of the day shit up a loud moth shit talker. well.. and make a shit load of money like he likes to do. lol.

period you can come up with whatever argument you want and call it haters being haters but the fact is that mmas best couldn't beat a retired boxer. period. done. the fight is over. been proven.

so seriously dude heard what people are saying. maybe in another five years Conor could fight again for a belt in boxing but he has a shit ton of work to do before he is ever at the level of being able to hold a belt in boxing. there is still time for him... not much... some..

if you think this was anything other than a publicity stunt you fell for it hook line and sinker. if you ever thought Conor had a chance I'm sorry dude. he didn't. it was never realistic.

still love ya so don't go nuclear on me. I know how much you love the UFC. just have to say it how it is because that's who I am.

[bulldog]

I would like to point out you are using a pic of a partial blocked punch.

you need to calm down dude. no one has said anything negative about Conor. well until now. because you are forcing this hand.


you want truth? here's your truth. Conor could do what he said he could. I called this fight from day one and I have never even watched his or even Mayweather fight. I knew for a fact Connor would come out swinging and end up beating himself. I knew for a fact he would gas and Mayweather would take advantage of it.

why did I know this? because I actually looked at how both fighters fight and read about what they do. I used no emotions in my decisions because I don't give a flying fuck about either of them. still don't. was just enjoying a conversation about.

truth is Conor had no business in that ring. he lost a shit ton of money for his fans all so he could make a buck. he never had a chance of beating this over the hill RETIRED boxer. anyone who has actually trained in these things knows this. you fight your fight... not your opponents fight. you want to tell me about the training? have you done it yet or are you still going off of what your friend of a friend has told you? because I have. and yes you do train for boxing. it's more like kick boxing than regular boxing because of how light you want to stay on your feet to deliver kicks. but yes you did. not like someone who only trains for boxing.

also because you want to bring it up I'll bite. Mayweather is 40 years old and retired. Conor is 29 years old. ummmm... so the young buck who is just so bad ass couldn't beat the old retired fart because why?

Mayweather didn't respect Conor the same way he did his other opponents. he knew he would win and so because of that he took chances to put on a good show and at the end of the day shit up a loud moth shit talker. well.. and make a shit load of money like he likes to do. lol.

period you can come up with whatever argument you want and call it haters being haters but the fact is that mmas best couldn't beat a retired boxer. period. done. the fight is over. been proven.

so seriously dude heard what people are saying. maybe in another five years Conor could fight again for a belt in boxing but he has a shit ton of work to do before he is ever at the level of being able to hold a belt in boxing. there is still time for him... not much... some..

if you think this was anything other than a publicity stunt you fell for it hook line and sinker. if you ever thought Conor had a chance I'm sorry dude. he didn't. it was never realistic.

still love ya so don't go nuclear on me. I know how much you love the UFC. just have to say it how it is because that's who I am. So wait, you've never watched a Mayweather fight or a Conor Fight, but have this strong opinion.....ummmm...ok...how can I argue with that :dunno:

No worries though man....I am not upset....I just come off wrong at times.

ps. We've been over this several times on training. I have over 15 wrestling medals if we want to talk about the past. i wrestled and did tournaments for about 8 years.


You're missing the point Nate. I just figured if anyone could understand the respect Conor deserves it would have been you......sure he didn't win, but I feel it was still a win for MMA. It's not just me, plenty of pro boxers have now given respect to Conor for his boxing skills.

[bulldog]

Honestly Townie I've watched the clip I posted like 5 more times and I just don't see a block? It hit Floyd's chest a bit, but his head clearly snapped back. What am I missing?

https://youtu.be/QEGqJvSzECU?t=11


EDIT: Townie.......you do know that was a video and not a pic....you need to click :lol:

[bulldog]

Anyways, here is a better angle of it....plus many other landed punches. So many said he would not land one punch, so someone made this clip :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do32wP032AM

I get you guys weren't impressed, but honestly I was impressed and seeing these shots again I feel same way.....not bad for a guy with no pro boxing matches. For $100 million I'd get in that ring for sure though!

[#1Townie]

Anyways, here is a better angle of it....plus many other landed punches. So many said he would not land one punch, so someone made this clip :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do32wP032AM

I get you guys weren't impressed, but honestly I was impressed and seeing these shots again I feel same way.....not bad for a guy with no pro boxing matches. For $100 million I'd get in that ring for sure though!


lol I didn't see the play and only seen the pic. lol! sorry busy day. honestly after watching the video... I'm even more impressed with Mayweather. landing a stroke while being hit and blocking a second stroke? nice work.

and no I'm not impressed with Conor. if you are going to run your mouth you better back that shit up. now he could have shut me up if he had at least knocked Mayweather down. done something. but he didn't. sure the first few rounds went to Conor. everyone agreed they would. Conor is a come out the gates swinging for the fences kind of fighter. I know this from what I have read about it. yes you are correct I haven't watched them fight and yes you are correct on have a strong opinion. are you saying that Mayweather isn't the number one defensive boxer the world has ever seen? because I know I didn't make that up. are you going to tell me Connor doesn't come out of the gates swinging like a mad man? 21 wins and 18 of them were tkos? pretty sure that statement stands.

so we have the best defensive boxer ever.... then we have a brawler... pretty easy to see how this fight is going to end. I'm just saying. I mean if I had been wrong then so be it but it ended exactly how I thought. Conor getting tired and boom fights over. now I know it didn't end with a knock out but come on man we all know that dude was done in the sixth. done. did we need to see him die to prove it? think it was a very well timed stoppage on the refs behalf.

[~Barn~]

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[bulldog]

lol I didn't see theplay and only seen the pic. lol! sorry busy day. honestly after watching thevideo... I'm even more impressed with Mayweather. landing a stroke while beinghit and blocking a second stroke? nice work.


and no I'm not impressed with Conor. if you are going to runyour mouth you better back that shit up. now he could have shut me up if he hadat least knocked Mayweather down. done something. but he didn't. sure the firstfew rounds went to Conor. everyone agreed they would. Conor is a come out thegates swinging for the fences kind of fighter. I know this from what I haveread about it. yes you are correct I haven't watched them fight and yes you arecorrect on have a strong opinion. are you saying that Mayweather isn't thenumber one defensive boxer the world has ever seen? because I know I didn'tmake that up. are you going to tell me Connor doesn't come out of the gatesswinging like a mad man? 21 wins and 18 of them were tkos? pretty sure thatstatement stands.

so we have the best defensive boxer ever.... then we have abrawler... pretty easy to see how this fight is going to end. I'm just saying.I mean if I had been wrong then so be it but it ended exactly how I thought.Conor getting tired and boom fights over. now I know it didn't end with a knockout but come on man we all know that dude was done in the sixth. done. did weneed to see him die to prove it? think it was a very well timed stoppage on therefs behalf.

Do doubt that Floyd is the best defensive boxer ever…heck some would argue he is the best boxer ever as he went 50-0…beat the long standing record by Rocky Marciano. I give Floyd his props in the ring and actually I even give him props for how he has dealt with this win; he has taken the higher road than many others and instead of saying what others are, he let Conor win rounds, he actually came out and gave Conor prop and was very humble in his win. He easily could have come out and say it was super easy and how Conor had no business in there, but he did not do this….go watch his post fight press conference.

Townie, I think you are giving yourself too much credit as if you called some crazy long shot. A 49-0 boxing champion going against a 0-0 MMA in boxing was no mystery of how it should have played out; betting odds were against Conor, stats were against him, experience, short time to train for a boxing match was against him (most get over 6 months; Conor got 2 months), hell evenwhere he fought in Vegas was against him as that is where Floyd lives. So yeah what you are saying is no mystery and if Conor would have won it would have went down as the biggest upset in boxing history. The only thing we are really arguing about is an opinion: I feel Conor did well, and you feel he didn’t….really just comes down to how we see things. Look on the internet and it is being debated all over……

Yeah I do disagree with you on Conor being a “brawler”. His backround is Karate, Capoeira, and TaeKwon Do and he uses it quite well in the UFC (none of those MA styles is considered a “brawler” type). He is one of the most intelligent and methodical fighters in the UFC and I don’t think his style is considered a brawler at all; if anyone was considered a “brawler” it was Nate Diaz that Conor fought. Granted you have not seen any fight by him and are just going by what people say by his KO’s, he gets those but really not from a brawler type as much more from his excellent timing and angles. To me a brawler is considered a fighter that just comes out throwing wild strikes and hoping they connect and doesn't change his gameplan from that until someone gets KO'd. I do not think this is how Conor fights though; it may seem that way, but his shots are planned and he is a super smart fighter.

Here is a list I agree with on top ten UFC "Brawlers"....Conor did not make the list, but both Diaz brothers did http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1365038-the-top-10-brawlers-in-the-ufc-today

[#1Townie]

well the professionals seem to disagree with you and say Conor is a brawler. and he does have some pretty wild moments just swinging for the fences and if you didn't see that in the first round or can't understand that's exactly what burned him out so quick I guess that's just a agree to disagree situation.

I mean it was a fun show to watch but honestly the part that made me sad was how Conor talked so much shit. got his fans in a frenzy and they put their own cash on the line to support him. now I understand it's gambling but honestly I feel his actions were very reckless. we didn't need to have this record smashing paper view stunt to play this out. this was a Payday for Conor and Mayweather. I'm really starting to have issues with this. exploiting people for personal gain isn't something I'm a big fan of. but hey I'm not in his shoes.

[bulldog]

well the professionals seem to disagree with you and say Conor is a brawler. and he does have some pretty wild moments just swinging for the fences and if you didn't see that in the first round or can't understand that's exactly what burned him out so quick I guess that's just a agree to disagree situation.

I mean it was a fun show to watch but honestly the part that made me sad was how Conor talked so much shit. got his fans in a frenzy and they put their own cash on the line to support him. now I understand it's gambling but honestly I feel his actions were very reckless. we didn't need to have this record smashing paper view stunt to play this out. this was a Payday for Conor and Mayweather. I'm really starting to have issues with this. exploiting people for personal gain isn't something I'm a big fan of. but hey I'm not in his shoes. Huh...that was an article from Bleacher Report; one of the most respected outlets for MMA.....it clearly did not have Conor on it. Conor is a technical fighter!

Sorry bro, but this has been discussed on Sherdog also and it also disagrees with you : http://forums.sherdog.com/threads/why-do-people-characterize-mcgregor-as-a-brawler.3580597/

If we want to talk pros though Mike Tyson was one of the biggest skeptics of Conor before the fight. Seems he changed his mind too now after fight http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/08/mike-tyson-praises-conor-mcgregor-thinks-he-should-keep-boxing

I don't think any of Conor's fans are disappointed....I've only seen praise from them :dunno: Even check out what the UFC pro's are saying....mostly positive https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/27/16210144/pros-react-to-floyd-mayweathers-knockout-of-conor-mcgregor


But yeah it is a opinion so really hard to argue. Overall I just got to say I was proud of Conor and to me did a excellent job and we will just have to agree to disagree on that one.

[~Barn~]

My god... Understand the context fellas!!

In comparison to other competitive BOXERS that F.M. has competed again, YES... Conor is basically a "brawler" in that he doesn't have the refined boxing skills on the level of elite guys. We're not comparing his entire resume here, we're not trying to dissect the full compliment of his skills and talents and techniques.... we're talking about written opinion pieces meant for ENTERTAINMENT VALUE!

Yes... Conor in comparison to Floyd for this specific contest is basically a brawler who had a "puncher's chance". Yes, Conor could not use his full MMA arsenal of well-crafted fighting weapons, these guys were limited to punching for fuck's sake. Floyd is a maestro at this as Conor (while obviously talented) is still in his first day of class. The credentials can't be denied.

The characterization of him being a "brawler" in comparison to Floyd is just, if you understand the context of the comments and the competition. If this competition would have been an actual fight (think MMA rules) then that characterization would not have been accurate. If the competition would have been baking cookies or building a cabinet from wood, he might have been referred to as a "novice" and "unskilled". I hope this is sinking in.

Just like styles make "fights", so does the context of conversation comments! It's not that hard.

A.) I too am proud of Conor and the very good account of himself that he gave.
B.) If this boxing match happens 50-times over under similar conditions, the same outcome is very likely.
C.) Conor - with continued training - probably can very much continue to box more and continue to be entertaining and competitive.

You guys are trying to wax philosophical about the characteristics and flavors of an apple and an orange, when the juice everybody is trying to drink is labeled "APPLE JUICE ONLY". Of course the fucking orange doesn't belong, and of course it tastes shitty when the expectation is something else. It doesn't mean the orange is a shitty fruit and always tastes bad.

Context is crucial boys.

[bulldog]

There goes Barn again stirring the pot for his own amusement. Dude, it's obvious what you do...... I am not falling for it again :roll:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bq6aDChuHic/VbFOb5pUN4I/AAAAAAAAB1w/ZyLcjmp2wS8/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-07-23%2Bat%2B3.28.06%2BPM.png

[~Barn~]

D.) If Conor would have had "fought" Floyd rather than having had to "box" him, he would have won by way of Murder. And/or leg-kicked him until he couldn't stand anymore. #nojailtime

[#1Townie]

well shit... the sherdog forums disagree... kind of. as it's definitely not unanimous. but okay. he's a master at striking who throws hammer fists repeatedly in a boxing match. almost to the point of losing a point. super composed pure boxing experience flowing right there. lol


I'm sorry for calling him a brawler.

[bulldog]

well shit... the sherdog forums disagree... kind of. as it's definitely not unanimous. but okay. he's a master at striking who throws hammer fists repeatedly in a boxing match. almost to the point of losing a point. super composed pure boxing experience flowing right there. lol


I'm sorry for calling him a brawler. :lol: It's really not a big deal man....I really do enjoy our debates as at least some action on CSC. I do see your point too as was very odd (see first post I made on the thread) that it even occuredd in first place. Honestly Conor should have had to go through some lower boxers to get this fight, but it's all about the money.....which I've said bugs me with UFC because I wish it were like a real sport and went by brackets of who won.

Now Nate and Nick Diaz are some brawlers....Diego Sanchez too, but unfortunately all three of them seem to have brain damage now from all the hits.

If you ever come to Denver I am going to take you for a beer and watch some Conor fights! I don't think he has had a boring fight yet.


You playing that PS4 nowadays....saw you bought fights on them. Go buy Killing Floor 2 and let's go tear it up online. It's probably the goriest game ever made and I am pretty addicted to it. Tried to get BK, but he is into the new Call of Duty I don't have yet.
Killing Floor 2 - Bloodiest Game Of The Year (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoAH2_3Q5oQ) <-click

[~Barn~]

In the MMA world, the Diaz brothers are far from considered brawlers, if anything they are know for their "Stockton Slap" style of volume-based boxing and counter striking, not winging punches and constant reckless pressure.
This is to say nothing if not at least mention their high level Gracie-taught BJJ backgrounds.

Again, in the context of what we're talking about, I don't think it would ever be fair to consider either of them a brawler. Unless of course they were going to try and go into a boxing match with an elite boxer, then only box to try and win. Then yes... maybe their tough attitudes and hard exteriors might get them referred to as "brawler" or "bruiser". Make no mistake, under the right circumstances the Diaz Bros are clinicians.

I would say a true "brawler" amongst the MMA ranks would more accurately be a guy like Robbie Lawler. And that's not to throw shade, he's obviously one of the best ever, but he does sometimes toss technique out the window, to try and knock guys into oblivion. Come to think of it, he was brawling with Nate Diaz many years ago, and Nate unplugged him from consciousness for a second and Robbie fell flat to his teeth. Youtube it.

In the Heavyweight ranks, Ben Rothwell would be a brawler too. Anyway.... I'm out.

[#1Townie]

nah man I haven't played anything online. been playing ark survival. that game has been hella but holy crap is it a lot of grinding to build the cool stuff.

[bulldog]

nah man I haven't played anything online. been playing ark survival. that game has been hella but holy crap is it a lot of grinding to build the cool stuff. I hadn't heard of this game but just saw some gameplay and looks sick. So are you trying to survive a island of dinosaurs? Reminds me of aold school game called Turok I loved. Is it multiplayer?

Do do you have a PS4 plus account still? You into trading games? I know you are in nv but I'd be down to mail some if you mailed me some. GameStop won't give me shit fir my games and got a ton of them.

[#1Townie]

I hadn't heard of this game but just saw some gameplay and looks sick. So are you trying to survive a island of dinosaurs? Reminds me of aold school game called Turok I loved. Is it multiplayer?

Do do you have a PS4 plus account still? You into trading games? I know you are in nv but I'd be down to mail some if you mailed me some. GameStop won't give me shit fir my games and got a ton of them.

basically yeah you are trying to survive a world of hostile and friendly ones. you can tame the animals and make them your loyal pets. you chop up wood and rock to build stuff. gather berries and meet so you don't die. even have to drink water. if it gets too cold or even too hot you can die.

it's a lot of fun bro. no I don't have a plus account. I have truly lost interest in hearing screechers talking about fucking my mother. lol!

[The Black Knight]

basically yeah you are trying to survive a world of hostile and friendly ones. you can tame the animals and make them your loyal pets. you chop up wood and rock to build stuff. gather berries and meet so you don't die. even have to drink water. if it gets too cold or even too hot you can die.

it's a lot of fun bro. no I don't have a plus account. I have truly lost interest in hearing screechers talking about fucking my mother. lol!

That's the best part man, hearing how someone banged your mother, or calls you every racist name in the book or uses a pitch shifter for their voice. HAHAHA, that's why I like private party chats. You can only hear your team and that's it. It's really cut down on the amount of back and forth banter. Which honestly, used to be a blast. Back when MW3 introduced the rage chat. You could hear your enemy rage for a second or two after killing them. I loved that in the game. I believe it's still there in the COD's but ever since I moved to the PS4, I don't do the open chat with lobbies anymore.

[#1Townie]

hahahaha yeah I used to tell guys I love you when I got killed. make perverted noises like saying oh fuck yeah all creeper like.

honestly I miss trolling campers but that's about it. trolling campers was probably the most fun I ever had in a fps game. maybe spawn trapping but trolling is so fun.

in bf4 I would put c4 on the bottom of the teams helicopters and flip the helicopters over as they were flying across the map. people would get sooooooo mad. lol