Eanan
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I know yeah. Everyone's an armchair body language analyst when it comes to McGregor pressers.
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Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez vs UFC 155lb belt offical for UFC 205 in NYC at MSG
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Diprosalic
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Little boy belt is a stupid insult, especially when you are 5'8".
i'm 5'8" 
Obliterator
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Little boy belt is a stupid insult, especially when you are 5'8".
i'm 5'8"
Yeah its a bit of weird insult. Conor is taller / bigger than him you can see it when they walk towards each other during the staredown. It isn't a huge difference but it looks like Conor has an inch on him
https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/780905026495533057
Rumblebones
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Little boy belt is a stupid insult, especially when you are 5'8".
i'm 5'8"
I don't think you get the insult.
Chuck Norris
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Yeah seriously was Alvarez trying to claim a size advantage on Conor? LolLittle boy belt is a stupid insult, especially when you are 5'8".
i'm 5'8"
Conor always fires right back when someone talks shit. He had nothing when Alvarez dropped the coaches line, as well as the little boy belt line. Unexpected heat from Alvarez.
He got unexpectedly rustled, that's all I'm saying. Still betting on Mystic Mac if the lines are right.
Diprosalic
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I get it but it's still making fun of smaller guys which i find stupid because us smaller guys (and he's one of us) already get enough shit.
RBelong2Us
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uhhh he is claiming the 145 belt is the little boys belt and that his weight class is superior....mcgregor nuthuggers man...
obviously has jack shiet to do with height.
obviously has jack shiet to do with height.
I'm not saying Hendo cant win I'm just saying it's not a sure thing
Obliterator
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I get what he's saying but doesn't really work still as an insult when you are actually the smaller man imo. Didn't feel a whole lot of heat on that one.
And McGregor has a legit point about Eddie being chinny / suffering from concussions. Its put him on the sidelines before. Conor also has like a 6 inch reach on him.
Conor by KO within the first 2 rounds.
Rumblebones
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I don't think the insult was about the literal heights of FW fighters. It's an insult aimed at the fact it is a lot less competitive in the FW division than in the LW division, which is the most stacked division in the UFC and a fucking shark tank.
Diprosalic
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I know. I just didn't like the wording of the insult. It's shooting himself in the foot as little boys is an insult used for smaller fighters and he's one of them. That's why i said it's a stupid insult.
Obliterator
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Really there is basically no "fanboying" going on in this thread. There are some McGregor fans including myself but zero shit posting
But anyways.......Aldo has asked to be released from his UFC contract
Kwansu Dudes
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McGregor gonna KO Alvarez when he goes for a takedown via Uppercut/Bader Accidental Knee
Conor is his cash cow. Seems obvious that he is allowed to hang onto the 145 title simply in order to call himself a two weight class champ if he beats Alvarez. Dana will do what he says.
155 does seem like the best weight for Conor. A lot more interesting fights that could be made at that weight.
I think he already did that over social media.
RBelong2Us
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yeah Jose did that and everyone said he was salty...dude cant win either way.
only way for him to get his dignity back was to get another shot at McGregor and that was never really happening.
only way for him to get his dignity back was to get another shot at McGregor and that was never really happening.
He needs to do more, I can totally see why Dana has no interest in the rematch. There are just bigger more profitable fights. Aldo is a great fighter but he needs to play the fight game. He should be screaming into the mic after his fights, I know it's not his personality but it is what he has to do or he is going to be waiting for a while. Quitting is not the answer, nor is social media.
He should have walked into this presser Clubber Lang style, LOL. I'm kidding but it's better than quitting.
Rumblebones
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What Jose does to sell the fight doesn't matter.
Conor doesn't want the fight, therefore the fight is going to happen. Not so long Dana is willing to indulge his demands.
RBelong2Us
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well so far aldo vs mcgregor has been the biggest mcgregor ppv buy besides diaz vs mcgregor
eddie aint moving needles.
eddie aint moving needles.
Rumblebones
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Eddie doesn't need to move needles. McGregor will move the needle for the both of them.
Infernostew
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Hahaha. MM has cleaned out his whole division so much so where the newest Ultimate Fighter is to have a tournament for a title shot. Also, even if he wanted to fight Cruz (like so many other champs who've defended their title multiple times) the UFC would most likely make him vacate before having a title shot at a different weight class. Conor hasn't even defended his 145 title once and is allowed to fight while holding a title he's never defended. I understand he's the biggest draw the UFC's ever had by quite a large margin but to try and justify that he's earned this fight based on anything expect potential card buys is quite laughable.
RBelong2Us
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yeah you made my point. This ppv would do the same numbers regardless if he fought jose or eddie.
this was Connors choice to fight eddie instead of jose to get that 155.
Sato Koiji
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5 of the last 10 PPV events had a 1 million + buyrate which is incredible.
Bisping/Hendo will probably be around 425k (Rockhold/Bisping did 320k).
Then UFC 205 will probably set a new record. They also have a lots of options left with Conor and they are waiting for the return of Ronda. The company never did better.
Such a shame that Cain isnt a bigger draw. Hes such a great fighter who was very unlucky in the past.
Bisping/Hendo will probably be around 425k (Rockhold/Bisping did 320k).
Then UFC 205 will probably set a new record. They also have a lots of options left with Conor and they are waiting for the return of Ronda. The company never did better.
Such a shame that Cain isnt a bigger draw. Hes such a great fighter who was very unlucky in the past.
Obliterator
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Yeah 2016 is the biggest year ever for the UFC and 2015 was the biggest ever before this. Things look really good for MMA.
Yeah I like Cain a lot but the combination of injuries / him being a really reserved dude have kept him from becoming a bigger draw
PhillipCostigan
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Just watched the presser. Conor's "OR WHAT? OR WHAT? SHUT YOUR FUCKIN MOUTH" reminded me so much of Irish playground fights when I was a kid. Burst out laughing. So good man.
Coolade
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Ninja Scooter
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goddamn Jeramy Stephens career ended before it could even start.
Jest Chillin
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We really don't need fighters doing full WWE Mic work promos in this sport. The more fighters resort to it, the less it will draw as it becomes normalized and the less serious the sport will become.
Eanan
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Why does everyones post use wrestlefuck lately. That word has become so overused and instantly reeks of sherdog geeks.
Please stop.
Do people not remember that Alvarez got taken apart on the feet by Cowboy and Conor is a far better striker and harder hitter than Cowboy, surr its not an easy fight for Conor but hes going to make mince meat of him on the feet after stuffing a takedown and rattling Eddie. Eddie won't know what to do abd will get desperate for a takedown.
And Conor showed great takedown defence in the last fight vs Diaz.
Conor is longer, leaner and hits hard so will keep Eddie at range like he always does and massively crack him coming in on the overhand.
Eddie hasn't looked anything special so far in his UFC career.
The side to side look that Conor gave right before dropping that line cracks me up too. I watched that little exchange like 10 times. Lol
Ninja Scooter
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damn Wonderboy is like a good 4 inches taller than Woodley.
Your Ma!
Ninja Scooter
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Dana will remind Aldo and his manager how much he stands to gain from a Conor rematch and Aldo will shut his mouth and wait his turn. He's not getting that kind of pay day in Bellator.
-MD-
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Did you read the article?
He said he wanted to retire from the sport, not fight in Bellator.
Jezbollah
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He want to retire OR he want's his release. Why do you think he would want his release?
Anyway, Jose just bought Conor some more time as 145lb title holder.
Brerlappin
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That's hilarious, the way Conor held up the division for an entire year by not defending his belt while the UFC puts on these carny ass fights just to pander to his ego, lol lol Aldo so butthurt by that mad trolling
For real? It's hilarious that the FW champ who was unbeaten for TEN YEARS got so pissed at the UFCs disrespect of any kind of ranking system that he wants to leave?? Grow up ffs
I don't think you're being fair to Alvarez. Just like Conor had an off night against Diaz the first time, the Cerrone fight was similar in that aspect.
Alvarez looked great in his next three outings (Pettis/Melendez/RDA).
It's a pretty good matchup, and I hope it's a war.
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