Mayweather v McGregor

[Asterix]

I don't know anything about UFC, so can only guess, McGregor is presumably hard as nails, and has a good punch on him...and that's it ? No boxing skills at all ? And this would be a normal fight under boxing rules ?

He's not hard as nails, but he can take a punch. As far as MMA is concerned, he has great speed, timing and uses distance really well. He has a good reach for his height (5' 9"). He has power with MMA gloves.

McGregor is not a novice when it comes to boxing, despite what you might read on here. He has trained in boxing since he was a kid and he has sparred with pros. However, none of the above means anything because he's fighting Floyd Mayweather. I don't know what Mayweather's hands are like at the moment, as they were very fragile many years ago, but he'll win conclusively.

[Andrew]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

[Ricky_]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

[gerryd77]

Mayweather win is 1-9 at William Hill at the moment. It may not be huge winnings but it is as guaranteed as you can get. £10,000 gets you back £11111.11.

I did a few grand on the Hatton fight as that was also, for me, a guarantee at odds that were too tempting but I chickened out of ten grand on GGG versus Brook.

"As guaranteed as you can get" or "Free money" as someone says everyday on the Betfair forum.

I see 1-9 shots lose every day of the year.

Bet small, stay happy

No chance I would try and buy £1k by risky 10k in a sport where injury, DQ, dodgy judging/politics are not uncommon.

[boxingknockout]

Incredibly, and assuming it's because it's an Irish site...... McGregor is priced at 4-1 on Paddy Power!

[Andrew]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

I've got into UFC the past 18 months or so and I don't mind McGregor ( I hate this farce which I am not calling a fight)

But Mcgrgeor is used to 5 X 5 minute rounds. Floyd will toy with him and carry him.

He seems like the sort to head butt in this after he does nothing for 10 rounds.

[boxingknockout]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

I've got into UFC the past 18 months or so and I don't mind McGregor ( I hate this farce which I am not calling a fight)

But Mcgrgeor is used to 5 X 5 minute rounds. Floyd will toy with him and carry him.

He seems like the sort to head butt in this after he does nothing for 10 rounds.

Aren't there purse implications if you get DQ'd?

[Andrew]

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

I've got into UFC the past 18 months or so and I don't mind McGregor ( I hate this farce which I am not calling a fight)

But Mcgrgeor is used to 5 X 5 minute rounds. Floyd will toy with him and carry him.

He seems like the sort to head butt in this after he does nothing for 10 rounds.

Aren't there purse implications if you get DQ'd?

Not sure. Even if there is,what he clears will dwarf anything he has made before. ( if reports are to be believed.)


I just hope this bombs spectacularly.


It seriously can't be PPV over here .....surely

[lefty]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

That won't happen. Dana white has already said that there's in a clause in the contract that if McGregor does any of that it will end costing him a lot of money.

[SaadOffTheDeck]

This would be so awesome if it was say 3 rounds of Boxing and if McGregor lasts they switch to MMA.

[lefty]

Mayweather throwing kicks or grappling

[SaadOffTheDeck]

Mayweather throwing kicks or grappling

Mayweather going all out for a knockout, knowing if he doesn't get it he's going to get his ass kicked.

[Taansend]

That South African welter (Chris Van Something?) posted a video of him sparring McGregor on Twitter earlier.

McGregor very good at stopping jabs with his face.

[lefty]

Mayweather throwing kicks or grappling

Mayweather going all out for a knockout, knowing if he doesn't get it he's going to get his ass kicked.

Yeah very good point. I didn't think of it that way actually!

[lefty]

McGregor has a very good counter left hand but he's very reliant on that. He's never really showed much of a jab and his right hook isn't much to shout home about.

I have to admit though- I still have a morbid interest in the fight. It will be interesting as to whether McGregor can land anything of note.

[Ricky_]

That South African welter (Chris Van Something?) posted a video of him sparring McGregor on Twitter earlier.

McGregor very good at stopping jabs with his face.

That vid was released some time ago. McGregor doesn't look impressive at all, footworks a mess.

[CaptainSpacerod]

Incredibly, and assuming it's because it's an Irish site...... McGregor is priced at 4-1 on Paddy Power!

Over 800k matched on Betfair already. Mostly big outfits laying off some of their initial action I'd imagine.

[Pukka Cheese]

I think McGregor will give up / corner will throw in the towel early second half.

Connor has got to go for it in the opening rounds right? Lots of wild swings, trying to rag doll on the clinch, maybe a sneaky head or elbow...
Running out of gas, face swelling rapid, Floyd's picking up the pace..... Its only round 4

[Andrew]

How about mayweather wins by DQ ?

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

That won't happen. Dana white has already said that there's in a clause in the contract that if McGregor does any of that it will end costing him a lot of money.

I'm not suggesting McGregor will go MMA there obviously will be clauses in that, I'm just talking low blow/head butt type of DQ.

Conor's ego will get seriously damaged ( obviously sweetened by the serious money)

[lefty]

Possibly. You wonder what McGregor might do when he realises he can't win after 3 rounds. He's committed to another UFC in 2017 after Floyd so he might just go Ortiz on him and let heads or kicks fly.

That won't happen. Dana white has already said that there's in a clause in the contract that if McGregor does any of that it will end costing him a lot of money.

I'm not suggesting McGregor will go MMA there obviously will be clauses in that, I'm just talking low blow/head butt type of DQ.

Conor's ego will get seriously damaged ( obviously sweetened by the serious money)

Well Dana was saying that I'd Conor pulled any crazy shit, he'd end up with a huge lawsuit and very likely end up losing a large amount of the purse he made.

[SaadOffTheDeck]

Nothing could possibly put a dent in McGregor's ego. Certainly not this, losing to one of the greatest Boxers of all time in your pro debut? I'd think anyone could shrug that off easily enough.

[chinarich]

It's a true mega-fight with both men unbeaten inside the boxing ring; someone's '0' must go!!

[rab]

this isn't a fight for aficionados of either sport ,this is a business decision based on two high profile people that happen to be involved in combat sports. i won't be buying it, but my brother will as he is part of the young instant gratification generation that are all about form over substance (22 years younger than me),so i will likely watch it live.
in terms of actual fights i would be more interested in mcgregor vs ferguson ,that will hopefully be mcgregors next fight or diaz at 155. i don't blame either of them for taking an opportunity to make a pile of cash and it is up to individuals what they spend their money on. hell people paid to watch shaq o'neal "fight" mosely and odh

[Kilburn]

As good as that left hand is, it's hard to envisage Mayweather getting timed even at 40.

McGregor v Ferguson was the fight to make. Shame really but the build up will be funny at least.

[bigped]

Anyone have any idea what kinda of fight this will
Be ? 8 rounder ?
I presume it's for no title and Connor wouldn't be sanctioned for 12
Rounds on his debut , I know neither have Nevada state license is it a exhibition ?