UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 Info and Prediction Thread

[pereira4]

Another video to watch to get you guys excited!  Enjoy guys. 

UFC 202 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWdef03nI8s

Chad is 5'6'', the problem with Nate Diaz is I think the tallest opponent that Conor has ever fought and if a fighter is a lot taller than you and skilled, its a big advantage, the reach is so key in fight its not even fair but that's life.

[patt0]

Can't wait for this match. The last fight was really disappointing. I think Diaz got a lucky shot and we did not even got a fight.
This time if a fight really takes place I will continue to go for McGregor. I think his moves are so unpredictable but since they don't lose power he becomes a real thread to anyone that fights him.

I expect a balanced fight but I will go for McGregor @1.88

[thejaytiesto]

I think McGregor will win too so I may go and place a win bet, but what has been said about height and reach advantage is very true... all reigning champions always got beaten by taller dudes.

Mike Tyson got beaten by Lennox Lewis, 5'11'' vs 6'3''
David Haye got beaten by Wladimir Klitschko. 6'3'' vs 6'6''
Wladimir Klitschko got beaten by Tyson Fury, 6'6'' vs 6'9''

the list goes on

when talent + superior reach is in combination, it can take the shorter guy down.

[tokeweed]

Here a sparring video of Connor McGregor in preparation for UFC 202.  It is known that he hired a couple or more top guys to spar with him.  I hope this fight will live up to all the hype.  Enjoy the video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsn_NRXeoW0

[Cazkys]

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In their last fight Conor McGregor hammered Nate Diaz with everything he had for the first round but not successfully enough to take him down on the ground. Obviously in round 2 McGregor gassed out and tapped out, if only he can keep it on the feet in that round 2 a TKO by Conor. 

"Conor McGregor talks about a rematch with Jose Aldo Junior versus a possible trilogy fight with Nate Diaz"
SOURCE LINK: http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/conor-mcgregor-addresses-his-future-after-nate-diaz-rematch-at-ufc-202-081016

McGregor already predicted the future, hahaha, If he doesn't beat Nate Diaz on their rematch better for him to defend his belt against Jose Aldo.

[lemipawa]

-snip-

In their last fight Conor McGregor hammered Nate Diaz with everything he had for the first round but not successfully enough to take him down on the ground. Obviously in round 2 McGregor gassed out and tapped out, if only he can keep it on the feet in that round 2 a TKO by Conor. 

"Conor McGregor talks about a rematch with Jose Aldo Junior versus a possible trilogy fight with Nate Diaz"
SOURCE LINK: http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/conor-mcgregor-addresses-his-future-after-nate-diaz-rematch-at-ufc-202-081016

McGregor already predicted the future, hahaha, If he doesn't beat Nate Diaz on their rematch better for him to defend his belt against Jose Aldo.

I think it was Dana White who want's McGregor vs Aldo 2 regardless of the outcome for the McGregor Vs Diaz 2.
McGregor vs Aldo 2 will not sell a lot tickets and PPV since first fight looks like it very convincing that McGregor outclassed Aldo
I heard McGregor Vs Diaz 2 tickets are not selling well.
Interest on a 2nd face-off is generated when there are doubts on the first match like the Pacquiao vs Marquez trilogy.

[pereira4]

Another video to watch to get you guys excited!  Enjoy guys. 

UFC 202 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWdef03nI8s

It was a really close fight. I think if Chad Mendes had a better reach he could have won this fight, he is one of the greatest guys at taking people down on the entire UFC, but at 5'6'' its not easy to stand up against a guy with great hands like Connor.

[chixka000]

Mcgregor is one of the craziest guy fighting in the ufc. But we have to accept the ffact that he really is also one of the best figther in the mixed martial arts in his weight division so i think i go with him

[plpbtc1526]

Nate Diaz vs Conor Mcgregor. -->> Conor Mcgregor
Anthony Johnson vs Glover Texeira. -->> Anthony Johnson
Rick Story vs Donald Cerrone. -->> Donald Cerrone
Tim Means vs Sean Strictland -->> Sean Strictland
Cory Garbrandt vs Takeya Mizugaki. -->>> Cory Garbrandt

McTapper gonna tap out again.

Maybe if McGregor fight smart, there is no way Diaz will win this. Diaz just got lucky coz McGregor is already gassed out when he do the submission. McGregor also is more faster than Diaz. He should take advantage to that. I think McGregor is in shape coz he has a lot time to train. I hope this fight is never the same as their last fight

[thejaytiesto]

-snip-

In their last fight Conor McGregor hammered Nate Diaz with everything he had for the first round but not successfully enough to take him down on the ground. Obviously in round 2 McGregor gassed out and tapped out, if only he can keep it on the feet in that round 2 a TKO by Conor. 

"Conor McGregor talks about a rematch with Jose Aldo Junior versus a possible trilogy fight with Nate Diaz"
SOURCE LINK: http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/conor-mcgregor-addresses-his-future-after-nate-diaz-rematch-at-ufc-202-081016

McGregor already predicted the future, hahaha, If he doesn't beat Nate Diaz on their rematch better for him to defend his belt against Jose Aldo.

If Connor McGregor is not able to defeat Nate Diez in the second fight, it will be a disappointment and the potential revenue for an Aldo rematch will not be as strong. McGregor will definitely lose the aura of almost undefeatable if he losses again.

[eaLiTy]

Another video to watch to get you guys excited!  Enjoy guys.  

UFC 202 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWdef03nI8s

It was a really close fight. I think if Chad Mendes had a better reach he could have won this fight, he is one of the greatest guys at taking people down on the entire UFC, but at 5'6'' its not easy to stand up against a guy with great hands like Connor.

my dear friend Chad Mendes cannot have a better reach now   Connor must give Chad Mendes a second chance to face with with a full camp,remember Chad Mendes took the fight in two weeks notice.then you will see the difference.Mendes gassed out in the second round and that was the end of the match and Connor started connecting and knocked him out.that was the story of Chad Mendes, and when it comes to Aldo it was a fluke,will see the real Aldo in the second match, Aldo will surely light Connor's leg,MARK MY WORDS

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Not long to go now - I think Conor will get revenge here, I've been watching some training videos of his & Conor has been practising a lot to be prepared for Nate's floor game.

I think Conor is ready.

[tokeweed]

The line is moving.  The sharps are probably backing Diaz.  The line moved from +115 to around +105.  Not a big move by any means but it still indicates that a lot of money are coming in for him this early.  Which makes it possible that it could move even further since the fight is still 8 days away.

[BicolIsarog]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

[Cazkys]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

Why McGregor should be scared to their fight ? Lesson learned from their fight, battle wise for Nate. Conor gassed out in round 2 and Diaz took the opportunity to take him down on the ground and Conor chocked out. Easy win for Nate Diaz. I already decided to bet on Conor McGregor for the 2nd time, expectantly a brawl match .

[thejaytiesto]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

Why McGregor should be scared to their fight ? Lesson learned from their fight, battle wise for Nate. Conor gassed out in round 2 and Diaz took the opportunity to take him down on the ground and Conor chocked out. Easy win for Nate Diaz. I already decided to bet on Conor McGregor for the 2nd time, expectantly a brawl match .

Not scared but im sure he is way more nervous that he potraits himself to be, specially on a second fight against a guy that has beaten him already. He has a LOT in stake to lose. If he loses, his career as a top ticker selling cash-cow is severely damaged. He just can't afford another loss.

[tokeweed]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

I don't think scared is the right word to use here.  He wasn't by any means "scared" when he attempted the takedown.  He was desperate to get past the 2nd round.  He was trying to use the takedown defensively to get on top of Diaz to kill the time and get a breather somehow.  But due to tiredness both physically and psychologically, McGregor miscalculated or maybe he just totally ignored the the fact that Diaz is a BJJ black belt.

[agustina2]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

I don't think scared is the right word to use here.  He wasn't by any means "scared" when he attempted the takedown.  He was desperate to get past the 2nd round.  He was trying to use the takedown defensively to get on top of Diaz to kill the time and get a breather somehow.  But due to tiredness both physically and psychologically, McGregor miscalculated or maybe he just totally ignored the the fact that Diaz is a BJJ black belt.

Exactly. All things that he must to supposed to do was spoiled in the last actions.

Im eyeing for Conor McGregor here. He really putting some serious training here.

Anyways, UFC can't afford for another McGregor's loss.

[BicolIsarog]

Mcgregor probably wasn't scared the first time either. Don't have to be scared to get choked out. As a matter of fact he was scared of getting hit again and getting ko'd that's why he went for a takedown and got choked out.

I don't think scared is the right word to use here.  He wasn't by any means "scared" when he attempted the takedown.  He was desperate to get past the 2nd round.  He was trying to use the takedown defensively to get on top of Diaz to kill the time and get a breather somehow.  But due to tiredness both physically and psychologically, McGregor miscalculated or maybe he just totally ignored the the fact that Diaz is a BJJ black belt.

Exactly. All things that he must to supposed to do was spoiled in the last actions.

Im eyeing for Conor McGregor here. He really putting some serious training here.

Anyways, UFC can't afford for another McGregor's loss.

Good to know Conor McGregor is giving Diaz the importance he deserves, at least we know now how worry Conor McGregor really is into this fight. But unfortunately that won't be enough to avenge that lost.

[DaddyMonsi]

Good to know Conor McGregor is giving Diaz the importance he deserves, at least we know now how worry Conor McGregor really is into this fight. But unfortunately that won't be enough to avenge that lost.

Conor McGregor took Diaz seriously but he was surprised when he got hit by Diaz. I guess Conor underestimated the punching power of Diaz so when he got tagged he panicked. When Conor is down and taking the punches of Diaz he looks like he doesn't know what to do next.