Russian Media: Conor vs Khabib in the works for UFC 229 October 6, Las Vegas
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Devilishly I want Conor to win this, I don't really have an affiliation to Khabib. And I'm a sucker for a smack talking scoundrel, as much as I don't really like admitting it.
I need to see how the build-up plays out
I rooted for Conor every fight except Diaz II.
I thought his BS with UFC 200 was lame
After the BS with the belts & Brooklyn, I'm leaning toward Khabib, but if Conor is entertaining like he used to be, I might waiver
I doubt either has a chance
A lot of money & community service & a promise of a NYC fight (taxes)
How much is a future NYC card headlines by Conor gonna be devalued after Khabib wrecks him?
Diaz II was bigger than Diaz I
Ronda had a million plus PPV after she was wrecked by Holly
Tyson did not stop selling after being wrecked by Buster
but but but... you live in San Jo, Khabib trains in San Jo
as much as I want to see Conor/Diaz3, this is the fight of all fights for hardcore fans.
MMA has evolved so much where the majority of fighters are complete fighters but super excited to see this style vs style match up again,
presumably the biggest MMA fight ever.
but then again... nothing is finalized... -__-
MMA has evolved so much where the majority of fighters are complete fighters but super excited to see this style vs style match up again,
presumably the biggest MMA fight ever.
but then again... nothing is finalized... -__-
I don't get excited until weigh-ins
Too many fights never get to contract & when they do we get the injury bug.
Let’s just sign a three-way contract with tony, khabib, conor. Who ever makes it uninjured and on weight gets to fight for the belt.
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Told you this fight wouldn't be in NYC, ya goof
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Conor via R1 KO
Very Possible. I don't see it going to the judges. Either Conor ends it quick with his great hands or he gets mauled completely.
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I think Conor has a pretty savvy lawyer. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets away with a slap on the wrist.
Khabib wins, just a question of if it is a dominant dec victory, or a tko due to gnp in the middle rounds, or a finish by sub. People act like if Conor connects once he wins, at least his nuthuggers. He's fought 25 times in his career and he's done that like once, maybe twice in his career, against smaller guys, he's not doing that to Khabib. I just don't see how he can keep Khabib off him either, but we will not know until they fight.
Conor has a chance to KO Khabib, even if Khabib pressures, Conor could still land his left moving backward, but that window of opportunity is slim but works out cuz Conor's timing and accuracy are top notch. He better capitalize on it early in the fight or else...
Khabib has a chance depending on the durability of his chin. I think he has a good chin because he hasn't got hit much in his career and also he's still under 30. That chin's gotta be fresh. If Khabib can close the distance, eat a shot, (he'll get hit for sure) and still grab a hold of Conor, then locks his grips, ... RIP Conor. Conor needs to stay away from his back against the cage, not a good place to be with Khabib around.
Conor couldn't finish Nate and those were pretty accurate shots, so I think Khabib has a chance.
This fight is so 50/50 IMO
Khabib has a chance depending on the durability of his chin. I think he has a good chin because he hasn't got hit much in his career and also he's still under 30. That chin's gotta be fresh. If Khabib can close the distance, eat a shot, (he'll get hit for sure) and still grab a hold of Conor, then locks his grips, ... RIP Conor. Conor needs to stay away from his back against the cage, not a good place to be with Khabib around.
Conor couldn't finish Nate and those were pretty accurate shots, so I think Khabib has a chance.
This fight is so 50/50 IMO
