Mega Thread 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor

[The Prosecutor]

He needs a win TBH.

I don't mind the idea of giving Cowboy the fight should he beat Hernandez.

 

[catpremier 07]

Khabib monstered him so definitely needs to fight against some lesser opponents before being consideried for rematch. He needs to prove he still has what it takes.

 

[Dan]

Holloway at 145 or Ferguson at 155.

 

[PoppedCorn]

Doesn't deserve max

 

[RU_]

He deserves a 5-10 rated opponent, if he loses his next fight his while schtick is done for if it’s not already.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

I forgot Raging Al. That would be cool, and it's a possible I reckon.

 

[JG22]

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Bring on Cerrone v McGregor.

Cerrone gets the red-panty night he deserves and McGregor gets a KO win to get him back into that winning feeling.

 

[RU_]

I reckon Cerrone would just about take Conor as well, win win all round.

 

[MMAPride Scott]

Im ok with this very winnable to Connor though dont count Cerrone out, he tends to go missing in big fights but a win here would see him get a Title shot not a bad way to finish up as one of the vets

 

[Dan]

Winnable but still a tough fight. Height will be an issue.....McGregor will have to land clean.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Winnable but still a tough fight. Height will be an issue.....McGregor will have to land clean.

Which is his greatest skill no? Timing and placement second to none.

 

[Dan]

Which is his greatest skill no? Timing and placement second to none.

Becomes more difficult if your opponent is taller than you.

 

[keyboard_warrior]

i would expect cowboy to try get this to the floor and exploit connors ground game

 

[Joker91]

If this fight happens and McGregor loses he may as well retire.

 

[phantom13]

i would expect cowboy to try get this to the floor and exploit connors ground game

I don’t think he would, Cowboy is an entertainer almost before he is a fighter. I think he would stand and trade and if somehow Conor fell over or got knocked down he might take the opportunity

 

[footyfan1978]

Ferguson v McGregor is more the go.

 

[JG22]

Ferguson v McGregor is more the go.

Ferguson has to fight Khabib

 

[phantom13]

So the rankings here

Khabib (can’t be a rematch)
Ferguson (deserves the title shot)
Poirer (maybe, would be a rematch)
Iaquinta (probably the most logical)
Kevin Lee (just lost to Iaquinta)
Barboza (probably not)
Gatheje (probably not)
Pettis
Cerrone

If he’s gonna fight anyone ranked lower than iaquinta it’s gotta be a draw fight which makes it Pettis or Cerrone (Cerrone is the bigger draw and easier sell).

Based on that it’s gotta be Poirer, Iaquinta or Cerrone.

 

[Guy Threepwood]

I don’t think he would, Cowboy is an entertainer almost before he is a fighter. I think he would stand and trade and if somehow Conor fell over or got knocked down he might take the opportunity

I read an interview he did a while back (which I can no longer find) when he seemingly missed out on the fight where he said he would have definitely wrestled with Conor.

 

[footyfan1978]

Ferguson has to fight Khabib

Not convinced Khabib will be allowed to fight anywhere in USA soon. Hence suspect McGregor v Ferguson makes more sense for both fighters and UFC business. McGregor is likely to fight sooner.

 

[Dan]

If you try to take McGregor to the ground within the first 2 rounds of a fight...you'll probably lose like Mendes. Cerrone has solid jiu jitsu and but not the prowess grappling that Khabib has.

 

[JG22]

Not convinced Khabib will be allowed to fight anywhere in USA soon. Hence suspect McGregor v Ferguson makes more sense for both fighters and UFC business. McGregor is likely to fight sooner.

Fair points.

I expect Khabib to get either 9 or 12 months, because he said that’s likely. That is backdated from October 6 though. Should be able to fight end of the year, possible for MSG in Nov.

Ferguson should wait for that.

McGregor can fight someone else.

 

[phantom13]

I read an interview he did a while back (which I can no longer find) when he seemingly missed out on the fight where he said he would have definitely wrestled with Conor.

I doubt he sticks to that once he’s in the cage and Conor has talked shit for 8 weeks in he build up but I take your point

 

[Joker91]

I doubt he sticks to that once he’s in the cage and Conor has talked shit for 8 weeks in he build up but I take your point

Exactly.
Cerrone saying he wants to fight for the title before he retires. He will fight whatever tactic gives him the best chance at winning this fight. Standing and throwing definitely isn’t the smartest option against McGregor.