McGregor v Poirier II: All you need to know
22/01/2021
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Everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's return to the octagon in a rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 this weekend.
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Cmon Poirier knock him out.
Cmon Mcgregor knock him out.
Mc Gregor is very easy to dislike..........His cockiness and arrogance could make anyone puke.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
agree but only to a point . I am happy his heart is in the right place with his huge donations to different charities
I also agree but I think PR and marketing plays such a massive part in sport nowadays, as soon as some genius at McGregors agency realised the negative press got more clicks then guess what, we get more bad McGregor
Regardless like or dislike he is like Ronnie O'sullivan people want to watch him win or maybe lose
Sport needs Mcgregors or it's just another boring eventless fight
He may not be the best person I agree but the sport isn't anything without these characters
Sport needs Mcgregors or it's just another boring eventless fight
He may not be the best person I agree but the sport isn't anything without these characters
You've obviously met him then?
Since when did trying to beat someone senseless become a sport. McGregor may well be a champion but that just means he can punch or kick harder. It’s almost equivalent to bear baiting. Try doing what they do outside and you’ll soon be arrested for assault. Never a sport, legalised thuggery
top gesture by (at times a wild thug) conor to offer a wack of your payday to dustins given charity, i guess thats win or lose. Be honest with you once conor was soundly defeated by khabib i kind of put his days of dominating the 150lb division to bed , and thanked him for helping spice up and popularise the ufc for 5 years. He fought best pound for pound BOXER IN THE WORLD and made a fortune
Mc Gregor is very easy to dislike..........His cockiness and arrogance could make anyone puke.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
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Doesn’t undo all of the negative things he has done. He is a loose cannon, his violent thuggery is triggered by anything that dents his giant ego .
Its part of a tax deductible PR exercise, every rich personality has someone working on how much to pass over to charities in order to gain max publicity while balancing the tax bill. Some of the most vile people out there use/used charity as a shield.
Mc Gregor is very easy to dislike..........His cockiness and arrogance could make anyone puke.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
If it was only show for publicity then it might be bearable but the guy is a bully and an egomaniac in real life too.
Horrible horrible person. There’s no way stealing someone’s phone and smashing it in Miami is part of any pr stunt. Smashing buses criminal vandalism calling out Khabib after Conor had already been hammered, total idiot. Dustin supporter here tonight all the way.
Honestly, what a load of rubbish. You can't even call it a sport. No style, no substance. Just street fighting. How can they demand this amount of money?? Shocking.
I agree but people love it, the videos of all the fans fighting after the event in Las Vegas was hilarious. It gets the blood pumping and makes fat arm chair fans think they can do it too.
Absolutely idiotic comment. MMA fighters are arguably the fittest all round athletes on the planet. UFC has become mainstream for a reason and they can demand that sort of money because that's what they expect to be able to get from people. Keep your money for whatever it is that floats your boat - and I really wouldn't care to hazard a guess at what that is!
OK, ok. You don't understand the sport. To call it street fighting says to me you haven't seen a fight either in a street or an MMA fight.
ITS a high end martial arts combat stage SPORT , boxing in light small gloves, elbows included, power kicking , and multi grappling /wrestling . Oh that includes the womens as well. At whatever level ,WIN or lose they are all BRAVE warriors. With a framework of stiff rules , certified trainers,managers , refs , doctors and performance judges
the blood they spill is par for the course
the blood they spill is par for the course
1 million euros to Ireland's hospitals to fight covid19. Half a million dollars of his earnings to his opponent's charity, after tomorrow night's fight.
Connor's made the odd mistake, which he has admitted to, owned and made up for.
I would wager that you are not worthy of judging him!
Connor's made the odd mistake, which he has admitted to, owned and made up for.
I would wager that you are not worthy of judging him!
I would wager that you are not fit to judge Connor McGregor.
saville v mcgregor , in their prime
ile take CM in the second , by rear naked choke
howza bout houza bout that then boys and girls Removed
ile take CM in the second , by rear naked choke
howza bout houza bout that then boys and girls Removed
So did Margaret Thatcher, Your English Queen and her son with that hooter and massive ears. If he was still alive he'd 100% be a Brexiteer.
And who's next after this turkey ? The old guy at the pup who wouldn't drink his pig swill whisky, hopefully.
Honestly, what a load of rubbish. You can't even call it a sport. No style, no substance. Just street fighting. How can they demand this amount of money?? Shocking.
How the BBC can run a poll on one of the biggest thugs in any sport is beyond me, but i suppose it just shows the mentality of the people that run the corporation that is paid for by the public
This "thug" has pledged half a million dollars of his purse, to the charitable foundation run by his opponent of tomorrow night.
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
Honestly, what a load of rubbish. You can't even call it a sport. No style, no substance. Just street fighting. How can they demand this amount of money?? Shocking.
Absolutely idiotic comment. MMA fighters are arguably the fittest all round athletes on the planet. UFC has become mainstream for a reason and they can demand that sort of money because that's what they expect to be able to get from people. Keep your money for whatever it is that floats your boat - and I really wouldn't care to hazard a guess at what that is!
What a crass comment. Nothing to do with the fittness?? Where did that come from?? Look, just pay Mr Murdoch your royal shilling and watch an unskilled street fight . I'm happy with the sports I follow! They're all free to view use far more strength and skill than this!
Absolutely idiotic comment. MMA fighters are arguably the fittest all round athletes on the planet. UFC has become mainstream for a reason and they can demand that sort of money because that's what they expect to be able to get from people. Keep your money for whatever it is that floats your boat - and I really wouldn't care to hazard a guess at what that is!
If you're happy with the sports you follow and you are not interested in UFC then why the *beep* are you on this HYS?
The come-back kid is back out of retirement, again.....but the waves he used to make are now just ripples.
Honestly, what a load of rubbish. You can't even call it a sport. No style, no substance. Just street fighting. How can they demand this amount of money?? Shocking.
I totally understand the rules and have seen it and to me this isn't a sport. You can see this kind of hair pulling in any town or city! The only difference is that they don't get paid for it.
Great service again from the BBC. Thanks... we will be able to listen to a fight.
Since when did thuggery become a sport? And how have we, as a supposedly civilized society, let this happen? Next stop bear baiting.
Gladiatorial sports were hugely popular, thousands of years even before the Coloseum was built in Rome, clown.
No idea who this other guy is..but hope ..like the rest of the world ..he shuts up this horrible person called McGregor up so big headed it’s untrue ..just a show pony
By reporting on this, the beeb are condoning it. It's barbaric and should be illegal. What are we teaching our youngsters?
How the BBC can run a poll on one of the biggest thugs in any sport is beyond me, but i suppose it just shows the mentality of the people that run the corporation that is paid for by the public
This "thug" has pledged half a million dollars of his purse, to the charitable foundation run by his opponent of tomorrow night.
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
His attempts to charity wash his image don't fool many, maybe you.
If you were that old man's family would you be ok with him? And I can tell you I rate fine seems as you are questioning posters, zero assaults on old men here, zero trips to crack houses and zero violence against the opposite sex. What about you?
If you were that old man's family would you be ok with him? And I can tell you I rate fine seems as you are questioning posters, zero assaults on old men here, zero trips to crack houses and zero violence against the opposite sex. What about you?
I would rate as a real man that don't hit people when they are not looking, and if i had millions i would donate millions to charities. As it is i still donate to charity and the percentage i donate of my income is as much as that thug donates, difference is I donate for the right reasons not to try to repair a tarnished reputation.
McGregor will win easily, but then get schooled again by Khabib, might get embarrassed even more than the last time.
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Khabib has retired mate.
Apologies, Khabib is indeed talking about returning for a rematch. As you said, big pay day.
Character is what you are in the dark. He is a trained professional fighter and he punched an old bloke in the face cos he said something he didn't like. He was caught on CCTV. That's who he is.
Assaulting someone in the pub isn’t a “mistake”. It’s who he is. He is despised in his home city
Made up for? How has he made up for the laws he has broken, he do you make up for assault? He is who he is and no amount of charity washing will fix that. Clearly just another mma deluded fan boy.
We all give to charity. McGregor won't be going to the food bank any time soon like he has given his last penny. He's no saint so crawl out of his ****.
Absolutely idiotic comment. MMA fighters are arguably the fittest all round athletes on the planet. UFC has become mainstream for a reason and they can demand that sort of money because that's what they expect to be able to get from people. Keep your money for whatever it is that floats your boat - and I really wouldn't care to hazard a guess at what that is!
White trash. Along with the bullying of old men he is now being investigated for assaulting two women in Ireland. Hugely unpopular in his own country.
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A close interest you seem to take in him, lol!
Black trash like Joshua is the problem
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For those of you who want to dismiss MMA as "thuggery", these are people who have outstanding discipline, seriously look after their bodies, and educate themselves on nutrition.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
as an irishman,can i just say that myself and hundreds of thousands absolutely dread this scumbag tramp??????
He's an acquired taste, but I love him, i j just wish he hadn't thrashed talked so much before the kabhib fight. He l etc himself down and t the the Country!
Same here. The Dublin pub assault, he thought he could just swan into the local pub and people would fall at his feet. Old bloke ignores him, refuses his offer of Conor’s crap whiskey, so he lamps him. Pathetic
They should just kiss and get it over with. Sweaty men, half naked, touching each other for money........ homoerotic pantomime.
Says more about you than the sport mate... Is that what you want to happen???
A close interest you seem to take in him, lol!
Handbags at 10 paces, not proper Victorian bare knuckle stuff.
Got to hand it to the irish scampster, he has made a fortune just from being a loud mouth and creating hype. Almost like Ali, minus the talent.
Competitive yes but not a patch on fighters like gsp, bj penn etc who would both of wiped floor with him
Competitive yes but not a patch on fighters like gsp, bj penn etc who would both of wiped floor with him
Have not of
If you know anything about MMA, you can't possibly say that McGregor isn't talented. One of the best ever in his division and if he keeps beating the others in the division and then manages to avenge his loss against Khabib, he is on track to be one of the best P4P fighters ever. Just look at his record, he has consistently beat great fighters.
Hopefully Poirier hands him his ass. All that money and not an ounce of humility or decorum. He'll gas himself out by the 2nd round as usual.
McGregor will win easily, but then get schooled again by Khabib, might get embarrassed even more than the last time.
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
McGregor will win easily, but then get schooled again by Khabib, might get embarrassed even more than the last time.
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
One of the reasons this hype train sport has done well is that it puts the best in against each other even tho Dana makes himself the star ringmaster every bout. It sells in US, Brazil, Europe and Russia.
Fury and Joshua still dancing about purses and politics. Boxing needs a single belt champion else ppl end up watching Tyson in his 50s
Fury and Joshua still dancing about purses and politics. Boxing needs a single belt champion else ppl end up watching Tyson in his 50s
They should just kiss and get it over with. Sweaty men, half naked, touching each other for money........ homoerotic pantomime.
This "thug" has pledged half a million dollars of his purse, to the charitable foundation run by his opponent of tomorrow night.
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
They should just kiss and get it over with. Sweaty men, half naked, touching each other for money........ homoerotic pantomime.
What a crass comment. Nothing to do with the fittness?? Where did that come from?? Look, just pay Mr Murdoch your royal shilling and watch an unskilled street fight . I'm happy with the sports I follow! They're all free to view use far more strength and skill than this!
Because it's a HYS!! and I'm having mine, durrrrrrrr.
They should just kiss and get it over with. Sweaty men, half naked, touching each other for money........ homoerotic pantomime.
"McGregor returns at UFC 257 - all you need to know"
Like the BBC knows anything about mma,,
Like the BBC knows anything about mma,,
One of the reasons this hype train sport has done well is that it puts the best in against each other even tho Dana makes himself the star ringmaster every bout. It sells in US, Brazil, Europe and Russia.
Fury and Joshua still dancing about purses and politics. Boxing needs a single belt champion else ppl end up watching Tyson in his 50s
Fury and Joshua still dancing about purses and politics. Boxing needs a single belt champion else ppl end up watching Tyson in his 50s
Hopefully Poirier hands him his ass. All that money and not an ounce of humility or decorum. He'll gas himself out by the 2nd round as usual.
Conor looks bulked up.My money won't be on him.
They should just kiss and get it over with. Sweaty men, half naked, touching each other for money........ homoerotic pantomime.
McGregor will win easily, but then get schooled again by Khabib, might get embarrassed even more than the last time.
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Will he care? Doubtful, he'll make another £20m off PPV and that's the aim. One more blockbuster and retire, for good this time. Khabib v's McGregor is the Fury v's Joshua of the MMA world. It won't be the best fight, but it excites the casuals, and it's them that bring the £$€ in
Doubt he will school him as Khabib has never been schooled or anywhere close that before. Should definitely make for a good fight though. Not sure it's a fight Khabib will hang around for though. Needs one more fight to get to 30-0 (which is where i think he will look to end his career) and I doubt that will be against Charles.
Whats your thoughts?
Whats your thoughts?
There's no point of him fighting Khabib again, it wasn't even close and he's not in his league. Conner has to earn his way to the top again by beating all the best below Khabib. Which he can't do hence why he wants a free pass for the big money fight.
Ufc is an entertainment industry , don't confuse it with a pure sporting body
McGregor is not one of the greats for being a fighter but for being a character. Same with Tyson Fury in boxing. He gets the big money attention for his character. People aren't interested in watching a featureless slab of muscle. They want to be entertained.
That's what it's all about. Big money.
There's no point of him fighting Khabib again, it wasn't even close and he's not in his league. Conner has to earn his way to the top again by beating all the best below Khabib. Which he can't do hence why he wants a free pass for the big money fight.
For those of you who want to dismiss MMA as "thuggery", these are people who have outstanding discipline, seriously look after their bodies, and educate themselves on nutrition.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
This "thug" has pledged half a million dollars of his purse, to the charitable foundation run by his opponent of tomorrow night.
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
This "thug" pledged a million euros of his own money to the Ireland's hospitals, to help tackle covid19.
McGregor has made some mistakes in the past, but I wonder how you'd rate, in comparison to him???
How the BBC can run a poll on one of the biggest thugs in any sport is beyond me, but i suppose it just shows the mentality of the people that run the corporation that is paid for by the public
As per the previous comment, a sad indication of today's beeb. Poor reporting on us based sports that no one in the UK is interested in. Yeh really bothered who got six baskets for idaho gin swalliwers.
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Please speak for yourself.
There are many MMA fans in the UK
There are many MMA fans in the UK
If you're going to be that thick at least know what you're talking about first. Plenty of interest in the UK.
Connor is a loud, disrespectful, rude athlete. Him and Money Mayweather are match made in heaven. They both trolled each other and we laughed at their jokes but in the end, they laughed at the fact how they deceived the public with a facade and a fake show. Don’t entertain these types of athletes
For those of you who want to dismiss MMA as "thuggery", these are people who have outstanding discipline, seriously look after their bodies, and educate themselves on nutrition.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
They learn multiple disciplines and are rarely inherently bad people.
Now compare this to people who spend decades in an inactive job, destined to pass away from a preventable disease, and it may offer some perspective.
As per the previous comment, a sad indication of today's beeb. Poor reporting on us based sports that no one in the UK is interested in. Yeh really bothered who got six baskets for idaho gin swalliwers.
Sad
Sad
I would go as far as saying that the only people who know about the failed drugs tests are actually the fans of the sport. People who only casually watch it or read about it would be oblivious id imagine. As long as the drug testing catches those who attempt to cheat the sport, I personally couldn't care less about that factor of it all.
Much animosity here for mma and connor but despite what u hear there are many uk fans and it’s growing, it’s not trying to kill boxing, there’s ample room for both, as for Connor, his new found respectful approach is both needed and appreciated, his warrior credentials in the octagon speak for themselves!!
he is still a force but wont dominate the 150lb crown again ,win or lose dustin pitched up at number 2 contender, plus BACK TO HIS BEST gaethe ,nonstop ferguson and of course so far invincible khabib who also has dana on a $$$$ string, and if hard as nails volkanovski or the more experienced double strike amount holloway put on another few pounds could all be a main bout card v mgregor
As per the previous comment, a sad indication of today's beeb. Poor reporting on us based sports that no one in the UK is interested in. Yeh really bothered who got six baskets for idaho gin swalliwers.
Sad
Sad
Much animosity here for mma and connor but despite what u hear there are many uk fans and it’s growing, it’s not trying to kill boxing, there’s ample room for both, as for Connor, his new found respectful approach is both needed and appreciated, his warrior credentials in the octagon speak for themselves!!
he is still a force but wont dominate the 150lb crown again ,win or lose dustin pitched up at number 2 contender, plus BACK TO HIS BEST gaethe ,nonstop ferguson and of course so far invincible khabib who also has dana on a $$$$ string, and if hard as nails volkanovski or the more experienced double strike amount holloway put on another few pounds could all be a main bout card v mgregor
There's no point of him fighting Khabib again, it wasn't even close and he's not in his league. Conner has to earn his way to the top again by beating all the best below Khabib. Which he can't do hence why he wants a free pass for the big money fight.
Poor comparison, fury is top of his game and earned the right to the most attention, creating the biggest purses. He's undefeated. The entertainment side is a bonus.
McGregor hasn't seen the top of his game for a good while, he's desperately trying to recreate former glories. The pull with McGregor is the majority wanting to see the villain beaten up.
McGregor hasn't seen the top of his game for a good while, he's desperately trying to recreate former glories. The pull with McGregor is the majority wanting to see the villain beaten up.
Honestly, what a load of rubbish. You can't even call it a sport. No style, no substance. Just street fighting. How can they demand this amount of money?? Shocking.
ITS a high end martial arts combat stage SPORT , boxing in light small gloves, elbows included, power kicking , and multi grappling /wrestling . Oh that includes the womens as well. At whatever level ,WIN or lose they are all BRAVE warriors. With a framework of stiff rules , certified trainers,managers , refs , doctors and performance judges
the blood they spill is par for the course
the blood they spill is par for the course
Wow, you actually wrote this? Do you watch Cobra Kai? You need a life!
IF YOU LIKE CAGE FIGHTING, I dont know why even at 33 long time bellator fighter MICHEAL VENOM PAGE hasnt put himself up to fight in ufc and probably straight into the top 5 contenders ?