Just six days to go for the match, and I haven't yet decided whether I should place the bets or not. I would like to bet in favor of Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the odds being offered by the major betting sites are not that attractive. Can anyone help me by providing some recommendations, if I want to bet for a Khabib win?
BTW, I heard that there was some controversy regarding Sean O’Malley?
Topic: UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor Prediction and Info Thread - page 11. (Read 3218 times)
Body language breakdown of Khabib/Conor press conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FcH9zEDzTg
Yes, Khabib is who Conor targeted in the bus.
Khabib provoked that response by cornering & slapping Artem Lobov in New York(there's a clip of it on youtube). After that slap, Conor flew from ireland to NY and the bus incident happened. Conor and Artem Lobov are close teammates.
You could be right about the UFC trying to provoke these responses. When Darren Till and Tyron Woodley were scheduled to fight, the UFC put them in seats right next to each other when they both attended a UFC event(perhaps hoping to provoke an incident).
Conor doing cocaine/drugs is based off clips like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0WfCW4-DlM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FcH9zEDzTg
Wasn't khabib the guy mcgregor attacked at the bus incident? There is no explanations to this, either mcgregor was pushed to do some sort of media move and get more viewers by making a scene and creating troubles for himself and than fight would be watched more. Or since this already happened dana white probably said "well might as well" and just arranged a match between them.
Yes, Khabib is who Conor targeted in the bus.
Khabib provoked that response by cornering & slapping Artem Lobov in New York(there's a clip of it on youtube). After that slap, Conor flew from ireland to NY and the bus incident happened. Conor and Artem Lobov are close teammates.
You could be right about the UFC trying to provoke these responses. When Darren Till and Tyron Woodley were scheduled to fight, the UFC put them in seats right next to each other when they both attended a UFC event(perhaps hoping to provoke an incident).
I however did not know mcgregor used cocaine
Conor doing cocaine/drugs is based off clips like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0WfCW4-DlM
I hope this vid could give all of you some insight. Dan Hardy really does a good job in making fight reviews and analysis. Obv most of you don't follow the sport too closely, but hopefully you guys start doing so. It's a good sport.
Enjoy.
UFC 229: Inside the Octagon - Khabib vs McGregor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVfAN_ix4Y
Enjoy.
UFC 229: Inside the Octagon - Khabib vs McGregor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVfAN_ix4Y
Wasn't khabib the guy mcgregor attacked at the bus incident? There is no explanations to this, either mcgregor was pushed to do some sort of media move and get more viewers by making a scene and creating troubles for himself and than fight would be watched more. Or since this already happened dana white probably said "well might as well" and just arranged a match between them.
I however did not know mcgregor used cocaine, that would make sense considering his constant edgy moves outside of the ring (well inside too tbh). If he is doing that than it must be stopped and fight should not go on, he should not fight ever again. It may kill him in the cage.
I however did not know mcgregor used cocaine, that would make sense considering his constant edgy moves outside of the ring (well inside too tbh). If he is doing that than it must be stopped and fight should not go on, he should not fight ever again. It may kill him in the cage.
Btw, still no update about UFC embedded vlog series for UFC 229 on youtube?
Lol. And why would you want Khabib to win? The UFC is obv a lot more interesting with him around. So I'm glad he signed up for another 6 fight deal.
And I can't help but notice some people underestimate McGregor. He has beaten Holloway, Poirier, Mendes, Diaz and Aldo. I'm sure I missed a fighter or two, but that's an impressive resumé imo.
Nice. Every fight fans has been waiting for this fight to happen in ages. And they're going at it for years now. I'm leaning towards Khabib here, overall he has the tools specially his wrestling and grappling. Its going to be entertaining fight so let's see how Conor prepare for this one, as we all know that Khabib is a different animal specially if he control Conor on the ground for the duration of the fight.
On stats, we can really see the difference but Conor wont really be on that position if hes not capable 
That info comes from cagerank's site:
http://cagerank.com/HR5K.G1zC/Conor-McGregor-vs-Khabib-Nurmagomedov
Its a great website, unfortunately the data it uses hasn't been updated in around 5+ years. Not as accurate as we would like.
Btw, still no update about UFC embedded vlog series for UFC 229 on youtube?
The embedded series will be out next week(the week of the fight). This week only has bellator 206 Rory MacDonald vs Gegard Mousasi scheduled for saturday september 29th.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is next week on october 6th.
Am I the only one who wants McGregor to lose?
Aww I didn't realise it had already been denied. I was actually looking forward to a new class. At the moment the gap between 155 and 170 means fighters seem to struggle to move up.
Bloody Nate trolling again
Bloody Nate trolling again
^ The UFC denied it. Tho Poirier and Diaz are basically campaigning for it on Instagram. Come to think of it, it's actually good for the UFC. They'll get that bridge between 170 and 155 where Woodley (who's at 170) and McGregor or Khabib (155) could fight for another title.
And both 170 and 155 are both pretty stacked. I wish they make room and do it.
And both 170 and 155 are both pretty stacked. I wish they make room and do it.
Anyone see the rumours about the announcement of the new 165lb weight 'superfighter' class?
Theres speculation that if Connor wins against Khabib he'll be put forward for the new title against Nate
Theres speculation that if Connor wins against Khabib he'll be put forward for the new title against Nate
Btw, still no update about UFC embedded vlog series for UFC 229 on youtube?
If this fight turns out very well with good gate receipts and ppv, Dana White may play along with the hype of this fight and turn this into a trilogy just like the other fights in UFC that turns out like Dana's cash machine. We all know that McGregor is dana's cash cow, but he also needs to look for other fighters that can deliver great results like McGregor. Khabib maybe a good candidate for that.
On stats, we can really see the difference but Conor wont really be on that position if hes not capable
Conor really has only few advantages than Khabib does. However if we are going to look at the punch power of Mcgregor 9.4, only a slight of hands can end this much and that what makes him very dangerous.
That punch as well also destroys alot of fighters
McGregor should start strong with Khabib and he needs to knock him out on the first 2 rounds. if this match will go to 3rd round or more, Khabib will have a chance to win this using his wrestling skills but again that is if Khabib can get away from the heavy hands of McGregor in the first 2 rounds. Look at the fight between McGregor and Diaz, McGregor looks like he is running out of gas on the 4th to 5th round on their 2nd fight but he still managed to pull a win.
True, I think that McGregor will need to go for a standing KO, try to keep it on their feet because Khabib will dominate him on the ground.
I expect that McGregor will recognize this and try to stay up, though no doubt Khabib is going to take it to the ground. Either way, McGregor can handle himself well on the ground, but I doubt he will last too long if it goes down multiple times.
I'm going to predict submission by Khabib in round 3.
Khabib can take it down in just 1 but you know, show business..
McGregor should start strong with Khabib and he needs to knock him out on the first 2 rounds. if this match will go to 3rd round or more, Khabib will have a chance to win this using his wrestling skills but again that is if Khabib can get away from the heavy hands of McGregor in the first 2 rounds. Look at the fight between McGregor and Diaz, McGregor looks like he is running out of gas on the 4th to 5th round on their 2nd fight but he still managed to pull a win.
True, I think that McGregor will need to go for a standing KO, try to keep it on their feet because Khabib will dominate him on the ground.
I expect that McGregor will recognize this and try to stay up, though no doubt Khabib is going to take it to the ground. Either way, McGregor can handle himself well on the ground, but I doubt he will last too long if it goes down multiple times.
I'm going to predict submission by Khabib in round 3.
McGregor's only hope is if he takes this fight into his own game which he needs to be standing up right with both of his hands prepared to strike a KO, that is if he is smart to do so or if his body can, it also depends on how Khabib will play this out. McGregor is really the underdog here as his last match in the octagon being two years will really put him in a disadvantage in terms of experience and him having a big break in his pro mma career will also be a big factor as his fight IQ might not be as good as Khabib's. It would be a miracle to see him win this bout.
Cool... I'm glad some of you love the vids. Now time to go watch some of the 'tapes' of their bouts, before we get to the promotional hype stuff. Lol.
UFC McGregor vs Diaz 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlxgOub5dsk
UFC McGregor vs Chad Mendes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alvsnk3PDTg
Khabib vs Michael Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99mVdUYoqg
UFC Khabib vs Barboza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsLSxHxxWRQ
I think these matches are the most relevant ones for the McGregor - Khabib match up. Feel free to add more tho.
UFC McGregor vs Diaz 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlxgOub5dsk
UFC McGregor vs Chad Mendes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alvsnk3PDTg
Khabib vs Michael Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99mVdUYoqg
UFC Khabib vs Barboza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsLSxHxxWRQ
I think these matches are the most relevant ones for the McGregor - Khabib match up. Feel free to add more tho.
Hey guys, here are some interesting vids to watch before making any bets. Lol. These are not some UFC promotional hype videos that make you mess with your picks and making you them. These are made by real martial artists, analyzing their moves, tactics, etc. Enjoy...
BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 1 - Left Hand Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvc3D2d_SCE
BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 2 - Cage Craft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh7ZDuC77gY
BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 3 - Footwork, Balance, Timing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyQ6aiKn6VA
Here's one of Khabib, but I'll look for more.
BJJ Scout: Khabib Meta Study - Combat Sambo in MMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5P-N7L1qu8
These are made by real martial artists, analyzing their moves, tactics, etc. Enjoy...BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 1 - Left Hand Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvc3D2d_SCE
BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 2 - Cage Craft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh7ZDuC77gY
BJJ Scout: McGregor Study 3 - Footwork, Balance, Timing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyQ6aiKn6VA
Here's one of Khabib, but I'll look for more.
BJJ Scout: Khabib Meta Study - Combat Sambo in MMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5P-N7L1qu8
Those were really interesting thank you for sharing!
I think I'm going to go McGregor under 2.5 rounds but I know I'm probably betting with my heart rather than my head. Old Kebab will probably take it by judges decision.
Ok, I reckon I already read that assumption from you before. But in any case, if Conor wins what would that say about Khabib? That someone with a cocaine and an alcohol addiction problem can beat him, or are the stories of his addiction untrue hehehe.
Also, is Khabib as tenacious as Nate? No, I reckon.
Also, is Khabib as tenacious as Nate? No, I reckon.
If Conor wins, it depends upon how he wins.
Khabib is a far superior wrestler to Nate Diaz, both in his athleticism and his technique. That's the most obvious and glaring difference. One thing that is certain about Khabib is, he hasn't absorbed much damage in his fights. He hasn't taken many punches, elbows or kicks. There could be two sides to that good and bad. The good side is, Khabib's chin is likely to be in good shape. The bad side is, Khabib's body might be suspect due to him not taking many body shots and it not being tested.
Conor always praises his coach John Kavanagh. Looking @ Conor's team of guys trained by John Kavanagh however, they are suspect in their wrestling and grappling. You can see it in Artem Lobov's fights where he freezes when he's on the ground or winds up in a grappling situation--example his fight with Ryan Hall. A lot of SBG Ireland fighters have little confidence in their ground game and it shows. That could be a tremendous obstacle for Conor to overcome, especially against someone like Khabib who specializes in that area.
So here are some 'fight studies' I found about Khabib at BJJ Scout's YT channel. A couple could be outdated, but the info in there are still relevant imo.
I hope this brings more indepth and smarter discussions. Enjoy!
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 1 - Three Headed Hybrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FrjANY1T40
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 2 - Cage Takedown Tactics and Counters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbM-lv-7BQE
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 3 - Footwork vs McGregor's Counter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7jYHLNvqko
This is really an exciting thing to watch. I haven't finished everything yet but the video is informative regarding Khabib (nermy (?)) lol. You would know how he becomes a greater fighter and how he changed over time. The improvements are a lot I hope this brings more indepth and smarter discussions. Enjoy!
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 1 - Three Headed Hybrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FrjANY1T40
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 2 - Cage Takedown Tactics and Counters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbM-lv-7BQE
BJJ Scout: Khabib Study 3 - Footwork vs McGregor's Counter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7jYHLNvqko
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