Paid Members lambyUK Posted October 4, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 4, 2016 So he could potentially hold two of the UFCs titles and fuck off indeterminately? Seems unlikely, but we'll see. Nah. If he announces an hiatus they would strip him, just like GSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkchopcash Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I think business wise it would be a good move for Mcgregor to take a hiatus, for him i mean. Rest up for a bit then come back in a year or so for a huge pay day. Keeps him and his charachter fresh. Mayweathers done it a couple of times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Chunk Posted October 4, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks for the insight on the wrestling stuff. Interesting. Â Â I've actually read that stuff about Mcgregor taking a break at a few different places. All of them not very credible, which is why I didn't bother to post it. I guess it comes as a result of the comment Dana made just after the fight with Alvarez was announced (that I now can't find anywhere ...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 Dana (quite unprofessionally) telling the press that Conor is going to make a personal announcement after 205 reminds me of the supposed personal issue that GSP had, which played a part in his retirement. Â Did we ever find out what the personal issue was with GSP? I remember a lot of rumors involved him getting someone pregnant. I even remember reading that he wanted the woman in question to get an abortion, such is the rumor mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimufctna24 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I remember the pregnancy rumour.  However, the official line was that he had OCD, and he wasn't enjoying fighting anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thing is, if you actually look at McGregor's fight record since he joined the UFC just over three years ago he'll have fought ten times after the Alvarez fight. Throw in the media that he's been doing since the Brandao fight onwards for the most part and you can understand why he needs a break.  I don't see why he can't beat Alvarez, relinquish the 145lbs belt and then sit out for nine months to a year before defending the lightweight title in maybe September or October of 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 If he beats Alvarez and becomes a 2 weight champ, there really isn't much left for him anymore. He always stated that his intention was to get in, and get out quick, with a shit ton of money in tow. In his early interviews i remember him talking about fighters taking too much punishment resulting in ill health later in life and saying that he refuses to go down that road.  I think after that only 3 fights will interest him, GSP and Nate and Nick Diaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 If he beats Alvarez and becomes a 2 weight champ, there really isn't much left for him anymore. He always stated that his intention was to get in, and get out quick, with a shit ton of money in tow. In his early interviews i remember him talking about fighters taking too much punishment resulting in ill health later in life and saying that he refuses to go down that road.  I think after that only 3 fights will interest him, GSP and Nate and Nick Diaz.  Surely he'd want to defend 1 of the belts at least once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016  If he beats Alvarez and becomes a 2 weight champ, there really isn't much left for him anymore. He always stated that his intention was to get in, and get out quick, with a shit ton of money in tow. In his early interviews i remember him talking about fighters taking too much punishment resulting in ill health later in life and saying that he refuses to go down that road.  I think after that only 3 fights will interest him, GSP and Nate and Nick Diaz.  Surely he'd want to defend 1 of the belts at least once?   It depends on the opponent really. Whilst I would say from a legacy perspective you're possibly right, the fact he would be the first ever 2 weight (at the same time) champ would probably be enough for him. He would always have that tag he could use for the rest of his life.  On top of that, he's only getting wrecked by Khabib really who would be his next opponent if he beats Alvarez. I just can't see anyone the division beating Khabib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Chunk Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 On top of that, he's only getting wrecked by Khabib really who would be his next opponent if he beats Alvarez. I just can't see anyone the division beating Khabib. I'm not on-board the Khabib hype train as much as everyone else. His RDA win was 2 years ago and he's done nothing since. I'm not saying he isn't a contender, I just don't sign up to this idea that he's a killer that destroys everyone else in the division.   Thing is, if you actually look at McGregor's fight record since he joined the UFC just over three years ago he'll have fought ten times after the Alvarez fight. Throw in the media that he's been doing since the Brandao fight onwards for the most part and you can understand why he needs a break.  I don't see why he can't beat Alvarez, relinquish the 145lbs belt and then sit out for nine months to a year before defending the lightweight title in maybe September or October of 2017.  It's a fair point. He also had pretty serious knee surgery and rehab in that time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 Â On top of that, he's only getting wrecked by Khabib really who would be his next opponent if he beats Alvarez. I just can't see anyone the division beating Khabib. I'm not on-board the Khabib hype train as much as everyone else. His RDA win was 2 years ago and he's done nothing since. I'm not saying he isn't a contender, I just don't sign up to this idea that he's a killer that destroys everyone else in the division. Â Â The man wrestled bears growing up Chunk...FUCKING BEARS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Chunk Posted October 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 5, 2016 Â Â On top of that, he's only getting wrecked by Khabib really who would be his next opponent if he beats Alvarez. I just can't see anyone the division beating Khabib. I'm not on-board the Khabib hype train as much as everyone else. His RDA win was 2 years ago and he's done nothing since. I'm not saying he isn't a contender, I just don't sign up to this idea that he's a killer that destroys everyone else in the division. Â Â The man wrestled bears growing up Chunk...FUCKING BEARS. Â Â Haha. Well yeah, there is that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUM Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 If he beats Alvarez and becomes a 2 weight champ, there really isn't much left for him anymore. He always stated that his intention was to get in, and get out quick, with a shit ton of money in tow. In his early interviews i remember him talking about fighters taking too much punishment resulting in ill health later in life and saying that he refuses to go down that road. Â I think after that only 3 fights will interest him, GSP and Nate and Nick Diaz. I genuinely don't think Conor will be interested in fighting Nate ever again and I seem to be the only one with that opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted October 7, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 7, 2016 You maybe right, but the fact Mcgregor said in his post fight interview and conference after the 2nd there would be a trilogy fight at 155llbs suggests to me he's at least interested. Â That said he certainly doesn't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Â If he beats Alvarez and becomes a 2 weight champ, there really isn't much left for him anymore. He always stated that his intention was to get in, and get out quick, with a shit ton of money in tow. In his early interviews i remember him talking about fighters taking too much punishment resulting in ill health later in life and saying that he refuses to go down that road. Â I think after that only 3 fights will interest him, GSP and Nate and Nick Diaz. I genuinely don't think Conor will be interested in fighting Nate ever again and I seem to be the only one with that opinion. Â I agree with you. I think he managed to go in and get the win the way he did, and that he won't be looking to repeat it. He's never going to knock Diaz out, or submit him. Â Basically, lightning isn't going to strike twice in the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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