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And though Conor did connect, Nate never buckled
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conor has to work them leg kicks in and just try to out point nate. dont see him knocking out nate, guy's chin is made of granite
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I believe Conor can score a tko if he uses his body kicks more, wear Nate out
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Has Conor been a fighter who utilizes his kicks like that? To me he has always been one of those flashy kickers 
not someone who tears someone's leg/body with kicks over and over. I guess he kind of did it to Chad Mendes but Chad came in on short notice and didn't have the god like endurance the Diaz bros have.
not someone who tears someone's leg/body with kicks over and over. I guess he kind of did it to Chad Mendes but Chad came in on short notice and didn't have the god like endurance the Diaz bros have.
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You get it. Besides the "greats" and Connor/Ronda/Holly/Tate/Diaz#1/Diaz#2/Chael/Bisping/California Kid/Paige/Sage, who are their stars?
Belts don't mean anything. I mean we're in an era where it's tough to hold onto them. Market the stars so cards can garner more interest and fight cards and PPVs can get that attention. You have untapped markets in Asia and the Hispanic and Black community. You're going to need stars people can relate to and want to root for.
Watched the Mcagregor/Diaz fight for the first time. Connor wasn't employing his usually movement and kick/strikes. He also relied too much on lead left smh. I think he was gassed by his quick fights and mentally dominating his opponents. Nate was not the one. It exposed how to mentally break Connor. How weak his grappling game is. And not sure if it's a case of mentally breaking or his gas tank. He should've definitely taken the fight at 155 to make Nate a little haggard for the fight. Nate has fought at 170 before. However, he's probably a little small for that division. Works better at 155. Same with Connor at 145/155.
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Siver and iirc brandaoHas Conor been a fighter who utilizes his kicks like that? To me he has always been one of those flashy kickers
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Yeah, his striking and movement weren't the same. Cavanagh better have that A1 strategy. I'm not saying Connor can't win but we've already seen Nate wash him on two-weeks notice.
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He was loading all his punches against Nate trying to prove a point. The sad thing is, Conor landed a lot of power punches and Nate didn't flinch
Conor is smart, he'll at least come with a different game plan. Will he win? Maybe not, but he'll utilize more skill than just go out there and head hunt. He needs to come in much better shape cardio wise
Would be interesting to see Conor survive into 5 rounds. The only thing he can stand on is that he won round 1... Other than that it's pretty bleak
Conor is smart, he'll at least come with a different game plan. Will he win? Maybe not, but he'll utilize more skill than just go out there and head hunt. He needs to come in much better shape cardio wise
Would be interesting to see Conor survive into 5 rounds. The only thing he can stand on is that he won round 1... Other than that it's pretty bleak
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Just read what Conor said in the presser, he predicts a 2nd round Ko and promises to be in better shape
I don't see how this is possible but if he can land some body shots then maybe
I don't see how this is possible but if he can land some body shots then maybe
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That dummy should've been in great shape for the first fight. He's the one who had a full camp and was preparing for the lw champ.
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He should have been. He got the idea that it was ok to just eat whatever he wanted to bulk up after he found out Nate would be at 170. the mendes fight made me question his cardio
Plus anyone will gas when you're throwing full power shots for 5 straight minutes
Plus anyone will gas when you're throwing full power shots for 5 straight minutes
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What was his first fight prediction again 
He couldn't knock out an 11 day notice Diaz with his best punches how the hell will he do it now
He couldn't knock out an 11 day notice Diaz with his best punches how the hell will he do it now
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Rooting for Nate and I hate to say it but I got Conor via decision
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I think the same. Conor gonna have a better game plan this time
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Conor career will start going into life support after this. Jumping up and down in weight. "I'll be in better shape" .......
Diaz beat him on 2 weeks notice and he's talking about being in better shape
Nate will go through him again and Aldo will finish him off.
Diaz beat him on 2 weeks notice and he's talking about being in better shape
Nate will go through him again and Aldo will finish him off.
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Nate doesn't want to take a loss but he's not as dumb as he talks. Talking a loss and making a rubber match fight would be the ultimate pay day. Crazy talk but I'm just saying.
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I think Nate has too much pride to throw the fight
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he beats Conor again and his paydays against anyone are gonna be high.
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Only way he stops Nate is body shots. He landed one or two in the first fight that I felt. Suprised he didn't go back
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I think Nate stops conor, again.
Not sure what round.....but if nate wants to....he can end the fight any time he wants.
LOL nate didn't even attempt to take conor down the first fight....
Now imagine nate shooting LOOKING to take it to the ground :x
Well see how conors movement looks if he's constantly being taken down or drowned for multiple rounds.
5 round fight definitely plays into Nates favor
I think nate plays it smart, stays on the outside gets in and out and doesnt get into a barn burner this time around...and gets timely takedowns
Even if conor starts lighting him up and starting to outpoint him, nate just going to take him down and point him there until/if a sub presents itself.
Not sure what round.....but if nate wants to....he can end the fight any time he wants.
LOL nate didn't even attempt to take conor down the first fight....
Now imagine nate shooting LOOKING to take it to the ground :x
Well see how conors movement looks if he's constantly being taken down or drowned for multiple rounds.
5 round fight definitely plays into Nates favor
I think nate plays it smart, stays on the outside gets in and out and doesnt get into a barn burner this time around...and gets timely takedowns
Even if conor starts lighting him up and starting to outpoint him, nate just going to take him down and point him there until/if a sub presents itself.
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let s go kawajiri
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Both fight pass prelims were pretty damn entertaining
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Let's go Ishihara!! Hope he wins so he can get more groupies
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Dudes always be getting caught by dem teruto swag counters
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card pretty lit so far
some nice finishes
some nice finishes
