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Conor is still a good fighter, but not good enough to beat Tony imo

Guts wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 03:42

RKY wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 03:39

Guts wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 03:10 I honestly think Conor would still have the beating of Ferguson. While Tony put in an excellent performance against Pettis, he didn’t exactly have it all his own way. Would have been a totally different fight if it was McGregor throwing back in there!

Diaz 3 is definitely the most likely fight for McGregor though

I'd back Ferguson, just. Mcgregors probably technically better but he has quit in him, Ferguson doesn't.

Very true. For all his talk, Conor has shown a soft underbelly on more than one occasion

It’s not a wealth thing either. He’s just softer than the elite level guys.

I think once someone switches him off completely with a punch or kick, he’ll completely pack it in. He can cling to the ‘I tapped, nobody knocked me out’ storyline.

He will get a lot of with that rationalization.

I think Ferguson beats both of them.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:26 I think Ferguson beats both of them.

It's hard to say if he beats Khabib. Tony's last loss was to Michael Johnson. Albeit, it was a while ago now. Khabib's last loss was???

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:34

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:26 I think Ferguson beats both of them.

It's hard to say if he beats Khabib. Tony's last loss was to Michael Johnson. Albeit, it was a while ago now. Khabib's last loss was???

Understood, I don't think khabib stops him and tony has the edge in stamina. I don't think khabib can match his pace for 5 rounds. If he gasses against scarface it might be over.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:37

Impractical Poster wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:34

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑19 Oct 2018, 15:26 I think Ferguson beats both of them.

It's hard to say if he beats Khabib. Tony's last loss was to Michael Johnson. Albeit, it was a while ago now. Khabib's last loss was???

Understood, I don't think khabib stops him and tony has the edge in stamina. I don't think khabib can match his pace for 5 rounds. If he gasses against scarface it might be over.

Possibly. But what if Khabib is able to take him down for 5 rounds and maul him? Then the pace is set at Khabib's liking. It depends on who can implement their game plan. If Tony can nullify Khabib's wrestling with his own, and he comes from a wrestling background himself, then he can set a crazy pace and possibly wear Khabib down. But if he can't stop the takedowns, Tony ends up getting mauled like everyone else.

I dont think anyone is nullifying khabibs takedowns, but Tony will make him work his ass off from his back. I'd expect if I'm right scarface will be down when he gets a stoppage in 4 or 5. He'd have conor exhausted in 1 round. Hopefully we find out. Hope your Lyme's is better.

Khabib v Ferguson is a cracking fight

I’d back Ferguson, slightly

So will McGregor actually return to being a "normal" fighters who takes 2-3 fights a year now? Or is he going to disappear again like he did after his last big payday? He'd make for great fights against either Lee or Poirer but who knows if he will even take those fights.

jujigatame wrote: ↑20 Oct 2018, 09:15 So will McGregor actually return to being a "normal" fighters who takes 2-3 fights a year now? Or is he going to disappear again like he did after his last big payday? He'd make for great fights against either Lee or Poirer but who knows if he will even take those fights.

He won’t want any of these hungry fighters who are his own size imo. I think Ferguson would wreck him. Knock him out

jujigatame wrote: ↑20 Oct 2018, 09:15 So will McGregor actually return to being a "normal" fighters who takes 2-3 fights a year now? Or is he going to disappear again like he did after his last big payday? He'd make for great fights against either Lee or Poirer but who knows if he will even take those fights.

Bet he'll be off the scene for a bit now

What a debut by Don Madge!.... well done son

Definitely one to watch in the future

Nice win for A Smith tonight. But that dude was TIRED.

I thought volkan was going to smash smith

jujigatame wrote: ↑20 Oct 2018, 09:15 So will McGregor actually return to being a "normal" fighters who takes 2-3 fights a year now? Or is he going to disappear again like he did after his last big payday? He'd make for great fights against either Lee or Poirer but who knows if he will even take those fights.

Not a chance with the money hes made.

Smith is just one of those guys that is dangerous for every second of the fight, no matter how hurt or tired he gets.

Jon Jones is supposed to return on the 12/29 card, Smith would be a natural opponent for that fight.

Jones-smith would be a good fight

Oiky wrote: ↑28 Oct 2018, 14:02 Jones-smith would be a good fight

For a come back, yes. But if Jones is anything near his previous active form, he slays Smith.

I cannot believe the UFC released DJ. It's an absolute disgrace.

I love it, been over that guy for a long time and he'll make a lot more money there. Win/win.

The Gremlin better get his title shot or there will be hell to pay.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑28 Oct 2018, 21:13 I love it, been over that guy for a long time and he'll make a lot more money there. Win/win.

It's not a win at all if you give half a shit about the legitimacy of the sport and the best fights being made.

jujigatame wrote: ↑28 Oct 2018, 20:34 I cannot believe the UFC released DJ. It's an absolute disgrace.

Not released, traded and everything I've read said DJ's team were the ones who suggested it.

It seems to be a big win/win for both parties: Askren wanted to fight better talent and DJ wants more money which I'm sure he will make in ONE.

Seems like OneFC is quickly becoming an org where fighters take their careers to die. Their location and strange divisional structure doesn't help.. They have to be bleeding money...