by prophet » Mar 06, '16, 7:15 am
Man, that was a tough watch. Conor clearly took the first and at that point I thought he'd be smart and get the decision victory but it wasn't to be. Hats off to Nate though, he found his jab in the second and utilised it superbly; rocking McGregor, making him panic and ultimately get the big win.
I can't help but feel Conor had this coming. Since the opponent change he never seemed to take Diaz seriously and was already giving interviews about potentially facing Lawler at UFC 200; I also think he seemed shaken by Nate in the build-up, we've never seen McGregor so emotional and he looked nervous at the weigh-ins following his stint at the presser (sort of how Aldo didn't seem to want any of Conor at 194). Hated the walk-out song change as well ("I am a God", come on now bro) - hopefully this serves as a reality check, a blip in the road.
Delighted for Miesha as well, was pulling for her to get the win and I'm glad she managed it. Rough night for the UFC with the Conor/Lawler fight now off the table and plans for the Ronda/Holm rematch derailed. Good week on the whole though; Jon Jones was hilarious mugging DC off in the presser, Cruz/Faber should be a fun ride and I've never seen Joanna look so ready to throw down.
McGregor/Aldo rematch at 200? Couldn't help but laugh at Aldo's pathetic 'pussy' dig at McGregor after the fight, no respect for someone kicking a man whilst he's down. He may have lost but at least Conor turns up every time regardless of opponent!