you probably wear 10k on your wrist. I'm a prole. But as one fine gentleman said:humblebragging motherfucker.
I am not a wealthy man, but because of Judo in my heart I am a millionaire.
Akinori Hosaka 8th Dan Kodokan Judo
you probably wear 10k on your wrist. I'm a prole. But as one fine gentleman said:humblebragging motherfucker.
Yeah, I mean, when it's raining and I gotta grab my steel watch.you probably wear 10k on your wrist. I'm a prole. But as one fine gentleman said:
I am not a wealthy man, but because of Judo in my heart I am a millionaire.
Akinori Hosaka 8th Dan Kodokan Judo
Nah. Anyone buying this fight either knows it's a farce, or doesn't care. Most people buying this don't know the difference between 6 or 8 oz gloves, allowing Connor a few extra pounds before weigh in, etc. It doesn't matter. People will buy this for the spectacle and hope McGregor lands a lucky shot.The better chance CM has the more ppl are going to buy it. Mayweather doesn't care though, and he probably shouldn't.
Nah. Anyone buying this fight either knows it's a farce, or doesn't care. Most people buying this don't know the difference between 6 or 8 oz gloves, allowing Connor a few extra pounds before weigh in, etc. It doesn't matter. People will buy this for the spectacle and hope McGregor lands a lucky shot.
I love that analogy, except for the fact that McGregor with 40 years of training still wouldn't be as sharp as Mayweather, just like I could start over and being pitching at age 5 and still not throw like Kershaw.Bill Burr said that this fight is like a fight between two swiss army knives. Except McGregor, despite being proficient at all of the tools, is told he can only use one knife. And that knife happens to be the one Mayweather has been sharpening for 40 years.
Come on, man. Don't undersell what Floyd does or how transcendent a talent is. Nobody since Whitaker could go 36 minutes in a space 20 by 20 or smaller and not take one hard shot from world class fighters while repeatedly beating them up. It's like criticizing a pitcher with a good sinker who gets swinging strikes in the dirt for being too scared to throw in the zone.Yep, of course people know it is a total shitshow, but it is a fun shitshow. And, really, this is worth it just for the build up and the ridiculous shit that leprechaun is going to say between now and August. I am watching it because of the .001% chance that Floyd gets the epic humiliating, legacy destroying defeat that scumbag so richly deserves. I know we are going to get 12 rounds of Floyd hiding behind his shoulder and Connor leaving badly outpointed but never hurt, but if Mystic Mac lands square just once on 40 year old Mayweather..... one can dream. It aint happening, but I will pay $99 for the minuscule chance it might. Fuck Floyd.
I love that analogy, except for the fact that McGregor with 40 years of training still wouldn't be as sharp as Mayweather, just like I could start over and being pitching at age 5 and still not throw like Kershaw.
Come on, man. Don't undersell what Floyd does or how transcendent a talent is. Nobody since Whitaker could go 36 minutes in a space 20 by 20 or smaller and not take one hard shot from world class fighters while repeatedly beating them up. It's like criticizing a pitcher with a good sinker who gets swinging strikes in the dirt for being too scared to throw in the zone.
Uhhh two ounces? #SabermetricsNah. Anyone buying this fight either knows it's a farce, or doesn't care. Most people buying this don't know the difference between 6 or 8 oz gloves, allowing Connor a few extra pounds before weigh in, etc. It doesn't matter. People will buy this for the spectacle and hope McGregor lands a lucky shot.
Thanks for posting a reply. To me, the bolded can't be stated enough. People keep saying FM is going to run around the ring dodging haymakers from CM. They don't realize how poor the striking defense can be with even elite MMA fighters. McGregor is going to be on the defensive a lot more than people anticipate. And his face will probably be a mess by round 3 or 4.Mayweather's best punch is the straight right he obliterated Oscar with. The best punch to throw against a southpaw is a straight right. Conor moves his head about as well as the bartender in the brace in Fight Club. He's going to eat that cross like it was corned beef and cabbage.
As for him being bigger - he beat the everliving shit out of Canelo, who just took down giant Chavez, Jr. and is up against GGG next, so, yeah, I don't think the size will matter much.
My point wasn't that Mayweather is small. It's that McGregor is huge for a guy that fights between 45 and 55. He's like a fucking gorilla.The Mayweather being small thing always makes me laugh. Yes he's short but he's not a small dude. As he got older, he knew he would be moving less and made the change. Go look at his chest and shoulders when he was in there with Canelo. He's not that small.
Like Jim Lampley except I've never hit a woman and actually have boxing experience. And I don't use big words to show off. I use them because I'm a sesquipedalian mother fucker.The only way McGregor stands a chance is if Mayweather suddenly got old overnight and takes McGregor for granted. I don't see either happening and even if that did occur, McGregor would still be a huge underdog. He's gonna get hit a lot. A lot.
And yeah, you do always reply, Marciano. But it's usually about one your fucking watches or models....so thanks for showing your range on all topics. You're like Jim Lampley with knuckle tattoos.
WWE.The hype is better than the fight. This is nothing more than dancing with the Stars in an octagon.
If you can afford it, why not?Enjoying the discussion/analysis here, so figured I would throw this question to the group:
My brother works in advertising and some contact of his is all excited for this fight so he may end up with tickets and a hotel room. I get from all the posts so far that this is unlikely to be a decent fight, but do people think it is worth the price of a plane ticket to Vegas to check out the spectacle?
How competitive the fight is doesn't matter a lick. This is going to be a cultural event. One of the very rare fights that will be talked about at water coolers across the country. And it's Vegas. The excitement will be palpable.Enjoying the discussion/analysis here, so figured I would throw this question to the group:
My brother works in advertising and some contact of his is all excited for this fight so he may end up with tickets and a hotel room. I get from all the posts so far that this is unlikely to be a decent fight, but do people think it is worth the price of a plane ticket to Vegas to check out the spectacle?
Yeah of course. A trip to Vegas for a big fight and all you need to buy is a plane ticket? If you don't go, I will.Enjoying the discussion/analysis here, so figured I would throw this question to the group:
My brother works in advertising and some contact of his is all excited for this fight so he may end up with tickets and a hotel room. I get from all the posts so far that this is unlikely to be a decent fight, but do people think it is worth the price of a plane ticket to Vegas to check out the spectacle?
UFC owns Pride, and since this whole thing is a circus, why not? Ship the crazy sounding Japanese lady over for it too.I'm definitely going to this. I don't care if it's a good fight or not. Wonder what they'll put on the undercard. I imagine the fight itself will be so big they'll try to stock the undercard with prospects and good fights to showcase talent. It'd be cool if it could be mixed boxing and MMA, but I suppose that'd be difficult with the ring vs. octagon.
Google "Connor McGregor spends money". Note the various stories on how much money he blows on suits, cars, mansions etc. There is zero chance that he and his entourage do not piss away his entire purse within 2 years. He will definitely fight again.I get every UFC ppv at my house. Typically we have 10 people at the house or so...for the UFC in NYC we had 14 I think.
I've already gotten 25 people texting me to see if they can come over. I think this will cost $150 at least and it will be the most ordered event of all time.
I'd expect Connor to never fight again.
Just watch the video man - Gucci mink is like 40k, that all gold Audemars is the same, couple cars, I think he's wearing a Richard Mille Nadal, which is like 675k.Google "Connor McGregor spends money". Note the various stories on how much money he blows on suits, cars, mansions etc. There is zero chance that he and his entourage do not piss away his entire purse within 2 years. He will definitely fight again.
I loved that clip.The line about fighting under "rules designed to keep Floyd alive" is pretty great
McGregor has been doing that while making nowhere near what I'm guessing this fight is going to net him though. Plus he's hinted around enough in the past where I think he's smart enough to know that where he is now, which was carefully orchestrated on his part (and creating a flashy persona was part of that), is a very short term thing.Google "Connor McGregor spends money". Note the various stories on how much money he blows on suits, cars, mansions etc. There is zero chance that he and his entourage do not piss away his entire purse within 2 years. He will definitely fight again.
100% chance we see a "Conor McGregor is broke/bankrupt" article at some point. Guys like him just waste money like water because they can't control themselves. You could give him $100M and he would blow it on the next tier of luxury items.McGregor has been doing that while making nowhere near what I'm guessing this fight is going to net him though. Plus he's hinted around enough in the past where I think he's smart enough to know that where he is now, which was carefully orchestrated on his part (and creating a flashy persona was part of that), is a very short term thing.
Not to mention how does that even project to play out, and what is he then going to demand to get paid? Mayweather making him look like a complete joke probably takes enough of the shine off where you really can't go back to cherry picking his MMA fights anymore imo, at least without a lot more of those casual marks seeing right through it. So then you are left putting him in there with a Tony/Khabib, he likely gets exposed again on the other side...and it's basically a wrap on his big time earning potential from there.
I think he retires, then teases a MMA comeback that never actually happens. At least while enough people still care about it.
Like George Best said- "I spent half my money on booze, women and cars-the rest i just squandered."100% chance we see a "Conor McGregor is broke/bankrupt" article at some point. Guys like him just waste money like water because they can't control themselves. You could give him $100M and he would blow it on the next tier of luxury items.
Again, I just don't think this gives him enough credit. The whole larger the life persona CM has created is essentially a masterpiece of manipulation imo....and completely fake. He doesn't smash though the MMA pay ceiling and get where he is today without putting on the over-the-top show for a cameras. The cars, the suits, the entourage stuff, and all the other bling....that goes into it and is more of a doubling down investment in himself plus having some fun along the way then a lack of self control.100% chance we see a "Conor McGregor is broke/bankrupt" article at some point. Guys like him just waste money like water because they can't control themselves. You could give him $100M and he would blow it on the next tier of luxury items.
Need Conor to up his price nowFloyd needs this fight to pay his taxes.
Maybe he has some illiquid assets, and that is why he can't pay until he collects his money from this fight. But it's almost unbelievable he's short cash at this very second.
edit - damn Needler, always needlin'.