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Aldo vs. McGregor

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Oddsbot
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08.02.2015 | 9:29 PM ET

This is the official discussion thread for Aldo vs. McGregor. Let's see what you've got.

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mikeyg
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10.23.2015 | 3:56 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

Just think momentum is on Conor's side right now, if Aldo was at his peak, I would have no problem picking him, there's just a lot of X-factors to consider here. For one, I don't think Aldo will look for takedowns, which makes him more predictable even though he could easily smash Conor on the ground, the other is the layoff factor coupled with the injury factor, and last would be the psychological edge, I wasn't buying into the idea that Conor was in Aldo's head, but the more time I think about it the more I think it is getting to Aldo. This is really hard to say though, Aldo is a tough bastard and it will not be easy to put him away.
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10.23.2015 | 5:34 AM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

@p4pgoat

"What's sad about this fight is if Conor wins there will be a fair share of people who will say the fight was fixed"

I find that very highly unlikely. In order to fix a fight you'd usually pay the loser, in this day and age fixing a fight by paying both fighters is very unlikely because it's risky as **** to pay one and keep it on the downlow, let alone two.

Anyone who suggests Aldo will be willing to take any kind of money to lose to Conor needs to get his head checked. It's not like Aldo is a UFC yes-man (to say the least). I'm willing to put money on the fact that he ******* hates them and doesn't go into full "**** you" mode only because he likes the steady income, the multiple Brazil cards and how organized everything is. 

I strongly believe that the only reason Aldo still fights for the UFC is because he's in a stage of his career where he wants to work as little as possible and maximize his profit within that. Moving to another promotion, though could turn out to be more profittable, brings changes he doesn't want (and I'm pretty sure that as of now, fighting as many of his fights in Brazil as possible is his top priority). He pulls out of non-Brazilian cards way easier than he does others and that's not because he's afraid of fighting anyone anywhere, it's because he likes not travelling too much for media and the fight. Show him a different promotion that can pay him what the UFC pays (or at least where he can makes as much money if you add the additional sponsors he can use outside the UFC) and does 2 cards a year in Brazil I think he leaves. It's not like if he does anyone will ever say he's not the best because he's not fighting the best or something.

* Edited at 10.23.2015, 5:46 AM ET *

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10.23.2015 | 6:24 AM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

I'd say with social media today, fixing huge fights is more risk than it's worth and rarely ever happens. 

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10.23.2015 | 6:51 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

This fight better not get fixed nor be planned to be made to give Conor every advantage they can.

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10.23.2015 | 7:13 AM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

Now how would you suggest they're gonna do that? Spike his water? Maybe stick him with a knife just before the fight a-la Gladiator? Maybe have Conor throw powder in Aldo's eyes if **** goes south? Geez man, obsessive much?




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10.23.2015 | 7:28 AM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

They are going to hit Aldo with a shovel so he enters the cage unconscious but little kids in suits will prop him up with sunglasses so we won't notice.

* Edited at 10.23.2015, 7:31 AM ET *

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10.23.2015 | 12:11 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong Decision  

@Nomad, Weekend at Bernie's?







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10.23.2015 | 1:02 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  


That is Weekend at Bernie's 2.

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12.01.2015 | 5:18 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

This chap knows.




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12.01.2015 | 5:20 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

Yes, McGregor has promoted it well but he is way over his head on this.


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12.02.2015 | 5:56 PM ET

GOAT

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Aldo: the guy is working for me. he's basically making me money. how can I be angry at him?

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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12.02.2015 | 6:12 PM ET

Sagern 'the star' Northcutt would dip and rip both these bums .... Paige 'the idol' van Zant = nex

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong Decision  


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12.04.2015 | 6:15 PM ET

Great Robin Black breakdown.

Prediction: correct McGregor   wrong Decision  



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NikitaKrylovGOAT
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12.11.2015 | 10:16 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong Decision  

This Fight > Star Wars > Christmas. If McGregor wins this i'll never pick against him again.
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12.11.2015 | 1:08 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

7-0 picking aldo, why stop now!

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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12.11.2015 | 1:10 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

I'm 4-2. Picked Edgar and regretted it immediately. Also picked Lamas to KO him.. Must have been drunk off my ass. 

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

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12.11.2015 | 4:11 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Aldo apparently on weight and ready to go. 

https://twitter.com/AnaHissa/status/675419175599214592




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12.11.2015 | 4:17 PM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   wrong Decision  

So much sexy in that photo.

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12.11.2015 | 4:21 PM ET

Prediction: correct McGregor   wrong Decision  

A slimmed-down Aldo will make weight easier. Good to see. 

Now we'll see if he's got the same cardio/power he had in 2014. 

Biggest thing is going to be the speed and distance battle in this match-up. I don't know who's taking it!

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12.11.2015 | 5:02 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Aldo   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

"Bring McGregor out, you f*cking ****s." Irish fans are the ******* worst. 


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