Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone [JAN 2020] Discussion

[TimeTeller]

There has been many many fighters before Conor that helped UFC became what it is today, if those fighters didn't existed nobody would know who Conor was. Conor just took the torch from them and now is ready to deliver it to next person who can actually entertain people.

However, right now he himself is not really a player who could be the face of UFC anymore, dudes antics became very very boring, yeah we get it you have a million dollar life style and you are lavishing and you got yourself a suit with dollar signs made and have expensive watches and talk crazy trash talk to your opponents. How many times can we take it, how many times can we find it entertaining, dude already did that to 10+ people already and Khabib destroyed him, it wasn't even a close fight, dude was just straight up miles better, maybe we should stop caring about the Hollywood aspect of UFC and let the real fighters fight?

Its part of the business or to this industry not only exclusive to UFC but in all sorts of sports. When we do talk about reputation and popularity then we can tell that no one do last forever and sooner or later these would really vanish if people already get tired on seeings things on repetition.I wont be surprised for another trashtalking and some dramas to this upcoming fight.

Maybe it is his strategy of selling his fight.
Without controversy or something to talk about, it is hard to sell a match.
Trash talking is proven to be one of the tactics to give fans interest to buy the fight no matter what.
More controversy, the better for them as it will generate more ticket sales.
But loyal followers know who can really win the game.

[milewilda]

There has been many many fighters before Conor that helped UFC became what it is today, if those fighters didn't existed nobody would know who Conor was. Conor just took the torch from them and now is ready to deliver it to next person who can actually entertain people.

However, right now he himself is not really a player who could be the face of UFC anymore, dudes antics became very very boring, yeah we get it you have a million dollar life style and you are lavishing and you got yourself a suit with dollar signs made and have expensive watches and talk crazy trash talk to your opponents. How many times can we take it, how many times can we find it entertaining, dude already did that to 10+ people already and Khabib destroyed him, it wasn't even a close fight, dude was just straight up miles better, maybe we should stop caring about the Hollywood aspect of UFC and let the real fighters fight?

Its part of the business or to this industry not only exclusive to UFC but in all sorts of sports. When we do talk about reputation and popularity then we can tell that no one do last forever and sooner or later these would really vanish if people already get tired on seeings things on repetition.I wont be surprised for another trashtalking and some dramas to this upcoming fight.

Maybe it is his strategy of selling his fight.
Without controversy or something to talk about, it is hard to sell a match.
Trash talking is proven to be one of the tactics to give fans interest to buy the fight no matter what.
More controversy, the better for them as it will generate more ticket sales.
But loyal followers know who can really win the game.

I understand on how these trashtalking works on selling the fight but not to that certain extent that he's already going overboard and already becomes racist and being disrespectful
Take for example on what happen on that Khabib vs Conor incident where he trashtalk too personally.I cant blame why people do hate him soo much.

[bbc.reporter]

Conor helped build to where the UFC is today because he helped take it to the next level with his talent as showman and a troll. There was no one else before him in this level. He is the cause of why this sport has many casual fans hehehehehe.

Conor McGregor put more eyes into the sport because of his trash talking skills and his cross over to boxing brought yet another fan base and he is a showman but after that his graph went down because of his troubles outside the fight arena and Donald Cerrone is the perfect return fight and i hope he will not take on Khabib once again as he has other great fights for the fans to see and with a new champion in 145 pound division i hope he will once again challenge the champion in that division rather than challenging anyone in higher weight divisions.

On his days when he was training diligently he was also one of MMA's best fighters. Remember the unbeatable Jose Aldo during his time? Conor knocked him out in a few seconds.

[Gyfts]

Conor was out of his league trying to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov after taking over a year off. Don't think this fight is in the same league. Cerrone is a significantly easier opponent and I'd say Conor can confidentially take it away. This fight is a stepping stone for something bigger, I get it but it seems like a different class.

[Darker45]

Conor was out of his league trying to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov after taking over a year off. Don't think this fight is in the same league. Cerrone is a significantly easier opponent and I'd say Conor can confidentially take it away. This fight is a stepping stone for something bigger, I get it but it seems like a different class.

That's the way I look at it. This old man Cerrone is a food for Conor in this match. If Conor wins, which is highly probable, it is not because the man has amazing fighting skills. It's going to be because he is pitted against someone who belongs to a class much lower than his. Conor will be showing a lot of confidence in this mismatch, which he cannot show off against Khabib.

On a different note, saying that Conor is a loudmouth and a showbiz is not saying he does not have the fighting skills and does not have a contribution to the sport. He has and it is acknowledged. But his loudmouth and showbiz personality far exceed those.

[Yatsan]

This will be the rise of Connor after the downfall, Sure it's a mismatch, but it's a stepping stone to fight someone bigger. This would be an easy win to Connor. I hope he can go back after the sideways win and lose in the previous year. 

Conor helped build to where the UFC is today because he helped take it to the next level with his talent as showman and a troll. There was no one else before him in this level. He is the cause of why this sport has many casual fans hehehehehe.

Conor McGregor put more eyes into the sport because of his trash talking skills and his cross over to boxing brought yet another fan base and he is a showman but after that his graph went down because of his troubles outside the fight arena and Donald Cerrone is the perfect return fight and i hope he will not take on Khabib once again as he has other great fights for the fans to see and with a new champion in 145 pound division i hope he will once again challenge the champion in that division rather than challenging anyone in higher weight divisions.

On his days when he was training diligently he was also one of MMA's best fighters. Remember the unbeatable Jose Aldo during his time? Conor knocked him out in a few seconds.

I watch this fight, and surely this is one of the best highlights of his career, I'm Connor fan, so I hope he can come back to this fight. I am hoping for Khabib and Connor rematch, and I hope he can win it, every Connor lose is mostly on the grounds hope he can manage it now.

[bbc.reporter]

@Yatsan. I like Conor also, however, his plan on fighting Khabib next year after Cowboy if he wins might be wrong for him, I reckon. He does not have the skill and the cardio to beat Khabib.

[gabmen]

This will be the rise of Connor after the downfall, Sure it's a mismatch, but it's a stepping stone to fight someone bigger. This would be an easy win to Connor. I hope he can go back after the sideways win and lose in the previous year. 

Conor helped build to where the UFC is today because he helped take it to the next level with his talent as showman and a troll. There was no one else before him in this level. He is the cause of why this sport has many casual fans hehehehehe.

Conor McGregor put more eyes into the sport because of his trash talking skills and his cross over to boxing brought yet another fan base and he is a showman but after that his graph went down because of his troubles outside the fight arena and Donald Cerrone is the perfect return fight and i hope he will not take on Khabib once again as he has other great fights for the fans to see and with a new champion in 145 pound division i hope he will once again challenge the champion in that division rather than challenging anyone in higher weight divisions.

On his days when he was training diligently he was also one of MMA's best fighters. Remember the unbeatable Jose Aldo during his time? Conor knocked him out in a few seconds.

I watch this fight, and surely this is one of the best highlights of his career, I'm Connor fan, so I hope he can come back to this fight. I am hoping for Khabib and Connor rematch, and I hope he can win it, every Connor lose is mostly on the grounds hope he can manage it now.

Curious to see whether we'll see the same two division champ here. Layoff's been quite long for the notorious and we all know it takes it's toll on an mma fighter if he doesn't get a competitive fight for a long time. I'd probably bet on cowboy this time. Though one thing's for sure, connor's going to make a circus out of this and the fans will be crazy to watch.

[Diced90]

@Yatsan. I like Conor also, however, his plan on fighting Khabib next year after Cowboy if he wins might be wrong for him, I reckon. He does not have the skill and the cardio to beat Khabib.

McGregor doesn't deserve a shot against Khabib. He's clearly not dedicated to the game with all the breaks he's been taking, and he got utterly trounced last time.

Nonetheless, Dana White will probably give him another shot against Khabib simply because it's a big money fight, but I expect another mauling whatever the case.

As for Cerrone, he's definitely a tough actor and will give Conor some trouble, but I think Conor will pull through... despite being out of the action for a good while. I still hope that Conor does get his ass completely smashed though, because his continuous excuses and comebacks are getting tiresome.

[El duderino_]

@Yatsan. I like Conor also, however, his plan on fighting Khabib next year after Cowboy if he wins might be wrong for him, I reckon. He does not have the skill and the cardio to beat Khabib.

But we all hope he does find this cardio and skill by then 

[TopTort777]

Nonetheless, Dana White will probably give him another shot against Khabib simply because it's a big money fight, but I expect another mauling whatever the case.

Do you happened to know who is now next in the queue to fight Khabib ?
Conor haven't fought for a year. Giving him title fight straight after one fight ? Not fair for other title contenders. 

[mitchr4]

Nonetheless, Dana White will probably give him another shot against Khabib simply because it's a big money fight, but I expect another mauling whatever the case.

Do you happened to know who is now next in the queue to fight Khabib ?
Conor haven't fought for a year. Giving him title fight straight after one fight ? Not fair for other title contenders. 

Next Khabib will fight with Ferguson, Dana said Conor will be a substitute between Khabib or Ferguson if one of them canceled playing in the match later. But most likely Conor and Khabib will meet again. It is not fair with other fighters but hopefully he loses against Cerrone later and the opportunity to meet Khabib will not occur because of shame.

[TopTort777]

Do you happened to know who is now next in the queue to fight Khabib ?

Next Khabib will fight with Ferguson

My bad. I meant who Khabib is going to fight after Ferguson, as I think he would outwrestle him

Conor was talking about fighting Pac-Man. If this fight occurs and if Conor loses (and he will, Pacquiao wont play with him as Floyd did), then this will be a huge share for him

[SaShiRaJaVu]

My bad. I meant who Khabib is going to fight after Ferguson, as I think he would outwrestle him

If Khabib wins over Tony Ferguson then he has Justin Gaethje waiting for him and it will be a great fight as Justin Gaethje is a good wrestler but does not use wrestling while fighting and he is a wild puncher and it will be interesting how they will go.

Conor was talking about fighting Pac-Man. If this fight occurs and if Conor loses (and he will, Pacquiao wont play with him as Floyd did), then this will be a huge share for him

Why would Conor fight Manny Pacquiao and get embarrassed again, he lost his debut against the best boxer and now the fans want him to fight another best boxer which is unfair .

[Diced90]

Nonetheless, Dana White will probably give him another shot against Khabib simply because it's a big money fight, but I expect another mauling whatever the case.

Do you happened to know who is now next in the queue to fight Khabib ?
Conor haven't fought for a year. Giving him title fight straight after one fight ? Not fair for other title contenders. 

Dana White already gave Conor a title shot after more than a year when he lost to Mayweather in that boxing match fiasco.

I really don't think he cares about being fair at all. Looks like he only cares about making the biggest money fights while spitting on the face of everybody who worked their butts off to get a title shot.

Like others have been saying, Ferguson looks like the best bet for Khabib next, since he had a strong 2019, though Masdival is also possible.

[Yaunfitda]

Nonetheless, Dana White will probably give him another shot against Khabib simply because it's a big money fight, but I expect another mauling whatever the case.

Do you happened to know who is now next in the queue to fight Khabib ?
Conor haven't fought for a year. Giving him title fight straight after one fight ? Not fair for other title contenders. 

Dana White already gave Conor a title shot after more than a year when he lost to Mayweather in that boxing match fiasco.

I really don't think he cares about being fair at all. Looks like he only cares about making the biggest money fights while spitting on the face of everybody who worked their butts off to get a title shot.

Like others have been saying, Ferguson looks like the best bet for Khabib next, since he had a strong 2019, though Masdival is also possible.

Of course, Dana is not fair with all his fighters, he has his favorite - Conor who he consider his cash cow that's why others are being step aside. Other fighters became vocal about it, go to twitter and rant, but it doesn't have any effect on Dana.

I like Masdival next, but we all know that there's no more hype fighter after Conor and Khabib right now so we might not see this one, Justin will also be good @SaShiRaJaVu has pointed, but if there are incentives we might see Khabib vs Conor again.

[nutildah]

Dana White already gave Conor a title shot after more than a year when he lost to Mayweather in that boxing match fiasco.

I'm not sure I would call it a "fiasco" necessarily -- McGregor lasted longer than he was supposed to, even if it was just by 1 round. I remember because I bet on the "over" for that one. Its for sure that McGregor never really stood a chance, but it was fun to watch nevertheless.

[aioc]

Only hours to go before this very interesting match, this match actually is life and death situation for Connor's career, he really needs to get back on track his lost to Khabibi is something that is always on every fan's minds, because you are only good in your last fight.

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