Official Combat Sports (MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing) Thread

AndreiX · Jun 14, 2017

true. he'll make a ridiculous amount of money but he'll most likely lose face

it is a promising fight, but at the same time I can see it being a massive disappointment

Sage · Jun 14, 2017

the fight itself will probably be shit, but it's the spectacle that makes me excited.

UFC is just a league full of no charisma meat heads without conor

AndreiX · Jun 15, 2017

I think the only thing that can make the actual fight exciting is if Conor manages to pull a KD/KO punch out of nowhere.

If Conor manages to knock Floyd out, this match turns from money grab to sports history.

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

R.I.P boxing if mcgregor wins this match

it would be a bad look for boxing if this is somehow competitive and goes to a decision.

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

bunch of nerds

gonna be so good if mcgregor wins :lol:

Mexes5 · Jun 15, 2017

It's a no lose situation for Conor, and it's going to look bad for boxing. Because Floyd aint knocking him out round one.

Don't like this because why would Mcgregor come back and fight in the UFC after this monster payday? a fight in the ufc is chump change compared

Congo Powers · Jun 15, 2017

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

FIGHT OF THE CENTURY

Congo Powers · Jun 15, 2017

Curupira · Jun 15, 2017

Mexes5 said:
It's a no lose situation for Conor, and it's going to look bad for boxing. Because Floyd aint knocking him out round one.

Don't like this because why would Mcgregor come back and fight in the UFC after this monster payday? a fight in the ufc is chump change compared

He would probably retire with the amount of money.

There are some beasts and bad match ups he could face potentially upon returning, for the "UFC belt" which is whatever.

Mexes5 · Jun 15, 2017

Curupira said:
He would probably retire with the amount of money.

There are some beasts and bad match ups he could face potentially upon returning, for the "UFC belt" which is whatever.

Or if he has a moment in the fight where he lands, or anything, could gun for the rematch for $ again. Wouldn't be surprising

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

Featherweight : Max Holloway = EZ work

Lightweight: McGregor beats Ferguson, if khabib can take that left hand, then this match up would be trouble.

Soldier_of_god · Jun 15, 2017

Connor beats ferguson? U sure? Ferguson is a beast. He has better cardio, bigger, has a mean chin and has great boxing.

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

Tony Ferguson going to get delt with by khabib soon enough

Az. · Jun 15, 2017

Sage said:
Tony Ferguson going to get delt with by khabib soon enough

If they both sign up for a cake eating contest, otherwise no.

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

I guess we'll find out this year.

Jasper · Jun 15, 2017

are fight fans actually gonna be excited by this?

(I'd think this is pointless other than 2 guys in the ring making $$$)

Congo Powers · Jun 15, 2017

Sage · Jun 15, 2017

Congo Powers said:

MilanMB · Jun 15, 2017

Spent the last five minutes looking for the UFC thread. Good name change.

MilanMB · Jun 15, 2017

Jasper said:
are fight fans actually gonna be excited by this?

(I'd think this is pointless other than 2 guys in the ring making $$$)

A little bit.

1: I want to see how a really good MMA-boxer would do against someone of May's caliber (even though he's old and been inactive for some time)

2: Pressers

3: Just a fun thing, whatever.

MMA>>>Boxing

Jasper · Jun 15, 2017

MilanMB said:
A little bit.

1: I want to see how a really good MMA-boxer would do against someone of May's caliber (even though he's old and been inactive for some time)

I mean, do you think it's likely going to be a good fight? Or has real entertainment value in the ring?

MilanMB · Jun 15, 2017

Jasper said:
I mean, do you think it's likely going to be a good fight? Or has real entertainment value in the ring?

My first reaction is no, it's not a "fair" fight sporting wise. May is (was) on another level compared to other top boxers, let alone vs an MMA-fighter. Also, May is a defensive fighter, so I can't see how Mcgregor would use one of his biggest strengths, which are the counter attacks.

But then again, you never know... Maybe Conor will show a side we haven't seen before. He's superior in boxing vs other MMA-fighters. Even vs Diaz, who's a great boxer you could see that Mcgregor is much better when he had the gas.

Anyway, this will be a fun watch for me, something new. Why the fuck not is all I'm saying. But I'm not interested in MMA vs Boxing to become a common thing in the future. I love MMA too much.