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Yes... So they'll be no weight cutting for either of them I wouldn't have thought, interesting. Nate has 3 inches in height and a 2 inch reach advantage, but I'm not sure that's going to make a great deal of difference, he's most likely going to want to stand in the pocket and trade or grapple anyway.
Opening odds are...
Conor McGregor (-300) vs. Nathan Diaz (+258)
I'm not sure I understand US betting odds but I think that means Conor is the massive favourite.
Opening odds are...
Conor McGregor (-300) vs. Nathan Diaz (+258)
I'm not sure I understand US betting odds but I think that means Conor is the massive favourite.
Dana needs to get a grip on this problem. If fighters are going to pussy out with spurious injuries (like Aldo's rib), the belt should still go to the winner of the fight. Whether it's the stand in, or the challenger. I'm getting sick of looking forward to a fight and it drawing near, only to have the champ pussy out last minute.
Why is it Conor ALWAYS seems to make it to the fight, and his opponent doesn't, on more than many occasions?
Why is it Conor ALWAYS seems to make it to the fight, and his opponent doesn't, on more than many occasions?
caduceus said:
Dana needs to get a grip on this problem. If fighters are going to pussy out with spurious injuries (like Aldo's rib), the belt should still go to the winner of the fight. Whether it's the stand in, or the challenger. I'm getting sick of looking forward to a fight and it drawing near, only to have the champ pussy out last minute.
Why is it Conor ALWAYS seems to make it to the fight, and his opponent doesn't, on more than many occasions?
If one was being cynical, it's a rather handy way for Dana to eke out the absolute maximum $$$ wouldn't you say? No no. No THIS is the big fight you've all been waiting for. Promise. Bought a ticket? PPV? Ah shucks guys, fighter's injured. No no. No seriously, the NEXT fight is going to be the big one, better get your tickets now.... Rinse and repeat.Why is it Conor ALWAYS seems to make it to the fight, and his opponent doesn't, on more than many occasions?
Edited by ben5575 on Wednesday 24th February 22:09
FredClogs said:
Opening odds are...
Conor McGregor (-300) vs. Nathan Diaz (+258)
I'm not sure I understand US betting odds but I think that means Conor is the massive favourite.
I think it equals Conor being 1/3 (3 to 1 on) fav in usual UK betting odds. Conor McGregor (-300) vs. Nathan Diaz (+258)
I'm not sure I understand US betting odds but I think that means Conor is the massive favourite.
Ronda was 1.13 for the Holly Holm fight which is 2/15 (15/2 ON, or 7½/1 On)
ben5575 said:
If one was being cynical, it's a rather handy way for Dana to eke out the absolute maximum $$$ wouldn't you say? No no. No THIS is the big fight you've all been waiting for. Promise. Bought a ticket? PPV? Ah shucks guys, fighter's injured. No no. No seriously, the NEXT fight is going to be the big one, better get your tickets now.... Rinse and repeat.
That's pro sport in general, man u play Chelsea et al 3 or 4 times a year but if you listened to sky sports you'd think each game was the pinnacle of the sport etc...Edited by ben5575 on Wednesday 24th February 22:09
Do not under estimate what these top mma guys put themselves through in training, it's a brutal sport in the cage but the fight camps and training would appear almost tortuous to most of us.
I'm watching "The Smashing Machine" Mark Kerr doc on youtube, puts things in a bit of perspective!
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