John from Riverside Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 His takedown defense was decent in this fight, though Diaz isn't known for his ability to actually put anyone on the ground. Diaz is clearly not a very strong guy, which is the biggest reason he couldn't finish his takedowns. I don't know why you think the quick takedown wouldn't have lasted. McGregor is still terrible on the ground and Diaz very quickly transitioned past his guard and was feeding him. CM is in DEEP trouble against anyone with any kind of ground game, especially if the fight goes beyond the two rounds he can actually fight. He's lucky that takedown didn't happen a minute earlier because he'd have had to spend another 5 and a half months making excuses. He should be embarrassed that once again he was so tired by late in the second round he was turning his back and running to avoid getting hit. That was pretty much how I saw it to.....I thought given what transpired it was a good decision......there is just something about Connor's body language when he either starts to get tired or he gets mounted....its not good. But....I am sure that the next step will be where the money is....and Conner made it very clear Diaz would have to drop weight in order to fight again.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 His takedown defense was decent in this fight, though Diaz isn't known for his ability to actually put anyone on the ground. Diaz is clearly not a very strong guy, which is the biggest reason he couldn't finish his takedowns. I don't know why you think the quick takedown wouldn't have lasted. McGregor is still terrible on the ground and Diaz very quickly transitioned past his guard and was feeding him. CM is in DEEP trouble against anyone with any kind of ground game, especially if the fight goes beyond the two rounds he can actually fight. He's lucky that takedown didn't happen a minute earlier because he'd have had to spend another 5 and a half months making excuses. He should be embarrassed that once again he was so tired by late in the second round he was turning his back and running to avoid getting hit. Remember in their first fight when Diaz took him down in the first round and McGregor reversed him and controlled him on the ground. His cardio is fine just needed second wind to kick in and it did.
section122 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 That was a great card in general and the McGregor Diaz fight was an exclamation on the night. I could have seen the fight called either way. Which is why I was okay with how it was called. I thought McGregor won rounds 1 and 4, Diaz won 3, and 2 and 5 were close calls. I thought Diaz could have helped himself being more aggressive in the 5th but he was gassed. I leaned McGregor for round 2 and Diaz for round 5 which put me at 48-47. Although to me the most dominant round of the night was the 3rd by Diaz so I was okay with the 10-8 there and a 47-47 score. All in all I think the argument could be made for McGregor winning or a draw but I don't really see a way to call it a Diaz fight. McGregor running away multiple times has to hurt his reputation though. It was a B word move.
John from Riverside Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Remember in their first fight when Diaz took him down in the first round and McGregor reversed him and controlled him on the ground. His cardio is fine just needed second wind to kick in and it did. I really need to rewatch the first fight.....because my recollection as soon as this went to the ground Conner was in serious trouble.
LB3 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I really need to rewatch the first fight.....because my recollection as soon as this went to the ground Conner was in serious trouble. IIRC, in the first round Diaz took him down, Conor reversed quickly, and Diaz got back to his feet quickly. There wasn't anything I'd call control.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 23, 2016 Author Posted August 23, 2016 IIRC, in the first round Diaz took him down, Conor reversed quickly, and Diaz got back to his feet quickly. There wasn't anything I'd call control. Diaz did not get up until the bell. it wasn't long but Connor was on top for the last 36 seconds of the first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A
Maury Ballstein Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 Anyone think "gassed" Connor was because he broke his foot and was fighting through the pain ?
LB3 Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 Diaz did not get up until the bell. it wasn't long but Connor was on top for the last 36 seconds of the first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A Thanks. Yeah, Conor remained on top, and Diaz did more work. Diaz says he isn't fighting again until he gets to fight Conor. Conor's next two fights better be at 145, unless Aldo beats him. If Aldo beats him, Conor should just go up to lightweight permanently.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN
LB3 Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Nevada extends Brock Lesnar suspension for failed drug test: http://sprtsnt.ca/2bdmiy4
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN Diaz must have got a yr for his face.
LB3 Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Diaz must have got a yr for his face. Nah, he and his brother have those faces that bleed easily. He might get suspended for smoking weed oil at the post fight presser though.
LB3 Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 Through 3 fights, this is up there for one of the best cards I've seen. Just incredible fights and finishes.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 28, 2016 Author Posted August 28, 2016 Nah, he and his brother have those faces that bleed easily. He might get suspended for smoking weed oil at the post fight presser though.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 28, 2016 Author Posted August 28, 2016 Through 3 fights, this is up there for one of the best cards I've seen. Just incredible fights and finishes. No doubt even the undercard was good, but the Pettis fight was fantastic, now on to the main event. WOW! can't believe Condit got owned like that, looked like an amateur out there.
LB3 Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 No doubt even the undercard was good, but the Pettis fight was fantastic, now on to the main event. WOW! can't believe Condit got owned like that, looked like an amateur out there. I was shocked by the Condit fight. I thought that Condit would be able to defend on the ground. I clearly underestimated Maia at WW.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 29, 2016 Author Posted August 29, 2016 I was shocked by the Condit fight. I thought that Condit would be able to defend on the ground. I clearly underestimated Maia at WW. Me too, Condit didn't even really seem to try maybe his head isn't right. I remember when Maia was pretty good but not great but know in his old age has gotten much better.
MDH Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 The Condit dight wasnt much of a surprise. His achiles heel has always been his takedown defense. In the past he's been able to survive but he's never faced anyone as dangerous as Maia on the ground. Gunnar Nelson, who is a hell of a BJJ practioner got destroyed on the ground by Maia.
LB3 Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 The Condit dight wasnt much of a surprise. His achiles heel has always been his takedown defense. In the past he's been able to survive but he's never faced anyone as dangerous as Maia on the ground. Gunnar Nelson, who is a hell of a BJJ practioner got destroyed on the ground by Maia. Maia has always had weak takedowns though. I figured it would stay standing for a while, and Condit would punish him too much before Maia could get him down. Guess not.
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