UFC 194| Aldo Vs. McGregor | Weidman Vs. Rockhold

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  1. Anthony

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    I would love to know what holes in McGreger's game can cerrone exploit?
     
    Anthony, Dec 8, 2015
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    Jimmy The Greatest of Are Times

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    McGregor seriously has a potent left hand! Also, he took some big shots against Mendes but it looked like it only made him grow stronger instead of discouraging him.
     
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    The guy that beats McGregor without breaking a sweat at 155 is Nurmagomedov.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 8, 2015
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    not sure about that just yet.
     
    Anthony, Dec 8, 2015
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    McGregor didn't have a clue how to stop Mendes' takedowns. From an MMA perspective, Mendes wrestling pales to Nurmagomedov's and he's naturally about 20 pounds heavier. McGregor gets ragdolled in my opinion.

    Moving up to 155, the last thing McGregor needs is a big lightweight with great grappling.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 9, 2015
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    He didnt fear mendes' take downs. Mendes is a great wrestler, so we knew the takedowns would happen. But it didnt really matter.
     
    Anthony, Dec 9, 2015
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    btw, the main problem with calling that fight is Khabib takes too many punches and loves to trade. If McGregers speed, power and accuracy move up with him, that could spell serious trouble.
     
    Anthony, Dec 9, 2015
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    Khabib pulled out of his last 3 fights because of injuries. He fought once last year and zero times this year. I'm not sure he'll be the same when he comes back, or if he's even coming back.

    I'm picking Conor over Aldo, but it seems premature to speculate about his chances at lightweight now. I'd love to see him move up if he beats Aldo and Edgar (assuming Edgar beats Mendes).
     
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    Naturally picking Khabib is contingent on him coming back from this latest injury.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 9, 2015
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    I still like Aldo in this, got some money on him at +140
     
    Punk, Dec 10, 2015
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    Best card of fighting in a long time, I cannot wait. :hammert:
     
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    That is typically Irish. Guys slag / take the piss out of each constantly. I guess you develop a thick skin over time.

    Actually, Faber deals with him pretty well, he knows it's all in jest and tries to fire back
     
    TKO, Dec 10, 2015
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    OK Anthony. The weigh ins are done. Who you picking in the top 2 fights. I'm betting the way you pick so let's have it.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 12, 2015
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    You gonna put money on it?
     
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    Yeah I'm going to take advantage of your prediction prowess.
     
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    Jesus, McGregor really looks like he's killing himself to make the weight.
     
    Jimmy, Dec 12, 2015
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    You should have done that in the Ronda fight man. This one is way harder to call. THAT being said, if I were you, I would follow me too.

    I really want to see how much weight these guys put on in 24 hours. That really is important, specifically in the weidman/Rockhold fight.

    If Wiedman still looks trim, and Rock balloons looking like a lightheavy, i might lean towards him.

    With Aldo McGregger, i need to see McGreggers weight. Im not worried about Aldo. If McGregger still looks like a zombie, I cant pick him. They will have an interview early tomorrow before waaay before the fight that will help me.

    But that aldo money is pouring in right now. So you better hope i choose Conner
     
    Anthony, Dec 12, 2015
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    Him cutting his hair on the sides and trimming that beard didnt help him.
     
    Anthony, Dec 12, 2015
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    Does anyone feel that McGregor's line dancing and capoeira style of weird training will help him?
     
    Punk, Dec 12, 2015
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    Jimmy The Greatest of Are Times

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    He looked like a completely different person at the weigh in.
     
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    I posted before the fight that I was betting on Holm. I got money down early.

    I just bet Aldo.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 12, 2015
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    He looked the same way for the Mendes fight.
     
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    By the way, this is the best I've ever seen Aldo look for a weigh-in.
     
    Trplsec, Dec 12, 2015
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    What did you get? I got +140 a couple of weeks ago.
     
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    By the way I don't see the genius of McGregor. He's got decent footwork range and timing, is big and being a lefty helps, but his skills just seem raw to me.
     
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    He's an odd talent because he throws a wide variety of kicks BUT unlike most karate-style fighters he does it while applying smothering forward pressure. And he throws very powerful kicks but stays relatively light on his feet.
     
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    I should have pulled the trigger sooner. I got Aldo at -115. After the weigh in, I'm just convinced he's gonna win.
     
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