If Dustin beat him the first time

[BowserJr]

Would anyone even be talking about McGregor?

Would he have gotten the favorable matchups and fast track to titles?

 

[Bharris4]

Who cares?

 

[Fahcough]

I liked the poster of Dustin and the train when McGregors hype was escalating

**Well, this was on the lines of liking old Sega games. Looks like shit now

 

[LeBron]

Probably not. But the dude I blame the most is Alvarez. His worst performance in the history of MMA was what catapulted Conor to the Mayweather fight and all the BS that came after.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Probably not. But the dude I blame the most is Alvarez. His worst performance in the history of MMA was what catapulted Conor to the Mayweather fight and all the BS that came after.

You're not wrong. Eddie is so much better than that and he shit the bed horribly. He was legit shook.

 

[TITS]

You're really obsessed with Conor.

Would anyone even be talking about McGregor?

You seem to enjoy it.

 

[BowserJr]

Probably not. But the dude I blame the most is Alvarez. His worst performance in the history of MMA was what catapulted Conor to the Mayweather fight and all the BS that came after.

Seriously. His skill set should've at least made it competitive

To be fair his UFC run was lack luster compared to the rest of his career before then as crazy as that sounds

All his wins leading up to the belt were close snoozers. The RDA win he was losing until he caught RDA and starched him. Somewhat Ironically that was his best performance

If he had gone the snooze route vs Conor maybe he beats him. Who knows maybe he underestimated him.

I'm glad that he did win the belt though. He's like the only dude to win belts in other orgs and then win when coming to UFC (non-interim)

 

[BowserJr]

You're really obsessed with Conor.



You seem to enjoy it.

I'm obsessed with his loss

 

[JonJonesNeedle]

You're not wrong. Eddie is so much better than that and he shit the bed horribly. He was legit shook.

Seriously. His skill set should've at least made it competitive

To be fair his UFC run was lack luster compared to the rest of his career before then as crazy as that sounds

All his wins leading up to the belt were close snoozers. The RDA win he was losing until he caught RDA and starched him. Somewhat Ironically that was his best performance

If he had gone the snooze route vs Conor maybe he beats him. Who knows maybe he underestimated him.

I'm glad that he did win the belt though. He's like the only dude to win belts in other orgs and then win when coming to UFC (non-interim)

Eddie is good, but for Conor, Eddie was stylistically the best matchup for him by far among the top LW's. An excellent striker against a technical brawler who gets hurt in almost every fight. Conor also had height and significant reach over Eddie. I remember Conor looking noticeably bigger than Eddie. The Conor who schooled Eddie is the same Conor who got finished by short notice diaz in less than 2 rounds and then went on to barely win a decision in the rematch. A rematch where he ran away from diaz multiple times in multiple rounds. Just from the Diaz fights I knew Conor was going to school Eddie.

Point is, styles make fights and 2016 Conor is overrated on this forum, some think he is some mythical near unbeatable fighter because he dominated a guy who he had a stylistic favor over on top of height and reach.

RDA and Pettis had similar excellent dominating performances against Prime Cowboy (who beat Eddie) and they aren't seen as this mythical near unbeatable fighter. Which is crazy considering RDA wrecked Cowboy, Benson, Nate, and Pettis.

RDA lost to Eddie bcuz of a lack of nutritionist (which he has now) in addition to passing out the night before the fight and a terrible weight cut. He should not have been cleared to fight against Eddie that night.

 

[The Dark Haze]

he likely still would of won the belt at featherweight, he runs through contenders like swanson and Lamas while mendes(post usada) can be beat. as long as he kept away from edgar hed still be champ and a big star.

 

[Dana's Plight]

You're not wrong. Eddie is so much better than that and he shit the bed horribly. He was legit shook.

Seeing his own city boo him and cheer Conor broke him completely.

 

[BowserJr]

Eddie is good, but for Conor, Eddie was stylistically the best matchup for him by far among the top LW's. An excellent striker against a technical brawler who gets hurt in almost every fight. Conor also had height and significant reach over Eddie. I remember Conor looking noticeably bigger than Eddie. The Conor who schooled Eddie is the same Conor who got finished by short notice diaz in less than 2 rounds and then went on to barely win a decision in the rematch. A rematch where he ran away from diaz multiple times in multiple rounds. Just from the Diaz fights I knew Conor was going to school Eddie.

Point is, styles make fights and 2016 Conor is overrated on this forum, some think he is some mythical near unbeatable fighter because he dominated a guy who he had a stylistic favor over on top of height and reach.

RDA and Pettis had similar excellent dominating performances against Prime Cowboy (who beat Eddie) and they aren't seen as this mythical near unbeatable fighter. Which is crazy considering RDA wrecked Cowboy, Benson, Nate, and Pettis.

RDA lost to Eddie bcuz of a lack of nutritionist (which he has now) in addition to passing out the night before the fight and a terrible weight cut. He should not have been cleared to fight against Eddie that night.

Eddie is good, but for Conor, Eddie was stylistically the best matchup for him by far among the top LW's. An excellent striker against a technical brawler who gets hurt in almost every fight. Conor also had height and significant reach over Eddie. I remember Conor looking noticeably bigger than Eddie. The Conor who schooled Eddie is the same Conor who got finished by short notice diaz in less than 2 rounds and then went on to barely win a decision in the rematch. A rematch where he ran away from diaz multiple times in multiple rounds. Just from the Diaz fights I knew Conor was going to school Eddie.

Point is, styles make fights and 2016 Conor is overrated on this forum, some think he is some mythical near unbeatable fighter because he dominated a guy who he had a stylistic favor over on top of height and reach.

RDA and Pettis had similar excellent dominating performances against Prime Cowboy (who beat Eddie) and they aren't seen as this mythical near unbeatable fighter. Which is crazy considering RDA wrecked Cowboy, Benson, Nate, and Pettis.

RDA lost to Eddie bcuz of a lack of nutritionist (which he has now) in addition to passing out the night before the fight and a terrible weight cut. He should not have been cleared to fight against Eddie that night.

I still think Eddie would've done better if he fought smarter but you make a good point.

Eddie did get sort of lucky with RDA. RDA lightweight run is one of the best all time...scary to know khabib dominated that RDA