Paid Members lambyUK Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 Here's a video of the staredown where you can see Mcgregor's expressions. The original press conference you could only see Nate's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 I just can't see Miesha being able to take Holm down Mike. She's never been taken down in her whole MMA career. I just think she's physically too strong for Tate and will pick her apart on the feet. That said, I think Tate will be more successful than Rousey. I think that's the crux of this fight. It's got to be Tate's only gameplan choice (that I can see) as she's not going to stand with Holm. It's a really interesting fight. I'd love a quick KO win by Holm too. This card is going to be fun as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 yeh it all seems to be in McGregor's favour, i could see it going longer than round though due to Diaz' durability. If McGregor displays the same kind of power at 170 and stops a guy who's been in with many heavy hitting 155lb and 170lb fighters it's gonna be another huge statement. I know the excuse will be rolled out by some if McGregor wins about Diaz not being in prime fight shape but honestly from an entertainment standpoint i couldn't give less of a fuck, any McGregor fight is a special occasion right now, there's nothing else like it and i wanna see as many as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think that's the crux of this fight. It's got to be Tate's only gameplan choice (that I can see) as she's not going to stand with Holm. It's a really interesting fight. I'd love a quick KO win by Holm too. This card is going to be fun as hell. I've actually gone on the poll for a Holm decision because of Tate's durability, You're right, Miesha will constantly go for the takedowns and hell, you really could be right. But I see a few takedowns being stuffed, then Holm start to pick her apart. Mcgregor by KO and Holm by decision. To continue on from what Ebb says above, that's the big question, how will Mcgregor's punching power translate in 2 divisions higher? I think against someone like Lawler, fuck knows, but against Nate, who isn't the biggest in welterweight terms, it will be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 yeh it all seems to be in McGregor's favour, i could see it going longer than round though due to Diaz' durability. If McGregor displays the same kind of power at 170 and stops a guy who's been in with many heavy hitting 155lb and 170lb fighters it's gonna be another huge statement. I know the excuse will be rolled out by some if McGregor wins about Diaz not being in prime fight shape but honestly from an entertainment standpoint i couldn't give less of a fuck, any McGregor fight is a special occasion right now, there's nothing else like it and i wanna see as many as possible. From an entertainment standpoint it'll be fantastic, but I don't think I've ever seen a guy in Nate's position actually mention the fact he isn't in fight shape this early into the build up. Even Chad Mendes continually said he was good to go and dismissed any suggestions he wasn't before the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members herbie747 Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's not really 2 divisions higher though - Nate is a lightweight. They're both essentially just cutting very little weight for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Chunk Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 yeh it all seems to be in McGregor's favour, i could see it going longer than round though due to Diaz' durability. If McGregor displays the same kind of power at 170 and stops a guy who's been in with many heavy hitting 155lb and 170lb fighters it's gonna be another huge statement. I know the excuse will be rolled out by some if McGregor wins about Diaz not being in prime fight shape but honestly from an entertainment standpoint i couldn't give less of a fuck, any McGregor fight is a special occasion right now, there's nothing else like it and i wanna see as many as possible. From an entertainment standpoint it'll be fantastic, but I don't think I've ever seen a guy in Nate's position actually mention the fact he isn't in fight shape this early into the build up. Even Chad Mendes continually said he was good to go and dismissed any suggestions he wasn't before the fight. Nate was already starting to make excuses about camp and prep time at the press conference yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's not really 2 divisions higher though - Nate is a lightweight. They're both essentially just cutting very little weight for it. Nate has fought several times at Welterweight. He struggles getting down to 155. Of course this is 2 divisions higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Nate is one of those guys who's at a bit of a disadvantage weight-wise. He's too big for 155lbs nowadays, but he's too small for 170lbs as well. I mean, he has to fight at 170lbs, but there's no way he's comparable in size to the likes of Lawler, Hendricks, Wonderboy, Rory etc. His ideal weight would be around 160lbs-165lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members herbie747 Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's not really 2 divisions higher though - Nate is a lightweight. They're both essentially just cutting very little weight for it. Nate has fought several times at Welterweight. He struggles getting down to 155. Of course this is 2 divisions higher. My point is the 2 guys are the same size now and will be the same size when they go into the cage. Nate's a bit taller & longer - but McGregor is thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Bifkin Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yeah McGregor must be close to 170 right now. I can't see the weight being an issue for this fight. As for the co-main, I fancy Meisha. I also think she might beat Holly Holm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanz25 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Where does a Meisha win leave the title and Rousey then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted February 25, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 25, 2016 Where does a Meisha win leave the title and Rousey then? Sorry to sound obvious Sean, but Rousey vs Tate 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanz25 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Don't think they'd do Holm vs Rousey as a decider? Surely money wise that'd be smarter for the UFC as either way your left with a big money Women's title fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METAL ON METAL Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I read somewhere that yesterday McGregor was walking around at 177lbs, so a tiny cut for him (although he'll probably sweat it out in training naturally this next week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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