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Tyron Woodley: I Just Don’t Think Conor McGregor Understands

As much of a spectacle it was for MMA to see Conor McGregor become the first concurrent two-weight class champion when he beat Eddie Alvarez at last weekend’s groundbreaking UFC 205 event from Madison Square Garden, McGregor could amazingly compete for a third UFC title in the not-so-distant future. “The Notorious” has been rumored to

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“The Notorious” has been rumored to possibly be headed for a welterweight championship fight with Tyron Woodley, who fought Stephen Thompson to a close majority draw in the UFC co-main event – and even loaned McGregor his belt when the Irish star called out for a second strap following his second round finish of Alvarez.

The fact that happened was surprising considering McGregor laid the groundwork for a fight with Woodley by calling him a “b****’ before the two got into a heated Twitter war of words. But at the post-fight press conference (via MMA Junkie) after his close bout with “Wonderboy,” Woodley addressed the looming issue of facing a longtime featherweight:

“To be just straight up honest, Conor McGregor is a guy that fought at 145 – ever in his life. I haven’t weighed 145 since my sophomore year of high school.”

While it may sound like Woodley believes it would be a mismatch even after McGregor beat Nate Diaz at welterweight at UFC 202, “The Chosen One” insisted that wasn’t the case:

“I’m not going to say that. Because he’s tall, he has long arms, he has good timing, and when you’ve got good timing like that, you can place place good punches. But I’m 100 percent positive he’s never been hit with the shots I’d hit him with.”

Woodley continued on to clear up how he feels he would dominate McGregor, and while knows it would be a massive fight were McGregor to fight for a third belt, he doesn’t think it’s a very beneficial match-up for him. Still, he wouldn’t let that stop it from happening if it came down to it:

“I just don’t think Conor understands the pressure I can put on him and the power I can put on him and all the different attacks. I think it’s good for media, but in general, man, I don’t know how I can win. If I beat him, everyone’s going to say I’m supposed to beat him and that he’s a former featherweight. And if I lose to him, we know what’s going to happen there. If he wants to fight, we can sign it right now. I’m good on the fight. I just don’t think it’s a good idea for him to fight me.”

Woodley makes some good points as usual; but it’s extremely tough to understand why a champion who just months ago was calling for a “money fight” with either Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz moments after he beat Robbie Lawler to win the title.

There’s no bigger money fight than McGregor – now or ever in the history of the UFC – so if Woodley believes he holds such significant advantages over the Irish “Double champ,” he’d be well-served to continue his Twitter beef and anything else with MMA’s most well-known competitor.

He may feel like he’s got nothing to win, but in truth, it’s simply a once-in-a-lifetime payday.

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Tyron Woodley: I Just Don’t Think Conor McGregor Understands

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“To be just straight up honest, Conor McGregor is a guy that fought at 145 – ever in his life. I haven’t weighed 145 since my sophomore year of high school.”

While it may sound like Woodley believes it would be a mismatch even after McGregor beat Nate Diaz at welterweight at UFC 202, “The Chosen One” insisted that wasn’t the case:

“I’m not going to say that. Because he’s tall, he has long arms, he has good timing, and when you’ve got good timing like that, you can place place good punches. But I’m 100 percent positive he’s never been hit with the shots I’d hit him with.”

“I just don’t think Conor understands the pressure I can put on him and the power I can put on him and all the different attacks. I think it’s good for media, but in general, man, I don’t know how I can win. If I beat him, everyone’s going to say I’m supposed to beat him and that he’s a former featherweight. And if I lose to him, we know what’s going to happen there. If he wants to fight, we can sign it right now. I’m good on the fight. I just don’t think it’s a good idea for him to fight me.”

He may feel like he’s got nothing to win, but in truth, it’s simply a once-in-a-lifetime payday.

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Tyron Woodley ‘Is Down’ To Fight Conor McGregor For Third Belt

As mixed martial arts fans finish digesting the elation or heartbreak of Conor McGregor’s history-making lightweight title win over Eddie Alvarez in the main event of last night’s UFC 205, the discussion has now shifted to just whom the dual champ “Notorious” will face in his next bout. An obvious contender is top-ranked lightweight Khabib

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As mixed martial arts fans finish digesting the elation or heartbreak of Conor McGregor’s history-making lightweight title win over Eddie Alvarez in the main event of last night’s UFC 205, the discussion has now shifted to just whom the dual champ “Notorious” will face in his next bout.

An obvious contender is top-ranked lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, the smothering Dagestani wrestler who made his brutally clinical submission win over previously surging Michael Johnson look like just another day at the office, and after almost three years since his last fight with a top opponent, no less. Tony Ferguson will undoubtedly have a strong opinion against that, and obviously Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, and every other top featherweight is holding out hope McGregor will somehow return to 145 pounds.

That doesn’t seem too likely at this point.

McGregor also cautioned that after UFC 205 supposedly broke almost every major UFC record in terms of financial success for a single card, he would have to re-assess his place in the company that he believes depends on him to succeed, and the only way to do that is to reach some sort of partnership where he has a stake alongside the new owners who bought the company for a record $4.2 billion in July.

The polarizing star also stated he was going to take some time off as he’s going to be a father next year, sour news to the ears of every single fighter in the talented divisions he now rules concurrently. When he does return eventually, he may be fighting for an unprecedented third UFC title. He mixed it up with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley throughout the week leading up to UFC 205, and now a match-up between the two is certainly possible.

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“The Chosen One” is believed to be headed for a rematch with Stephen Thompson after his hotly-debated majority draw in the UFC 205 co-main event, but after looking for a money fight with Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz after he won the belt from Robbie Lawler at UFC 201, Woodley isn’t about to let another “red panty night” slip through his grasp.

Goaded by a ‘fan’ online who mocked Woodley’s status as champ before asking him to ‘help’ McGregor win a third belt, the bulldozing titleholder simply said he was down:

@richieboy_7 @TheNotoriousMMA I'm down

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) November 13, 2016

Woodley has often stated a bout with McGregor would be an easy task, as his punching power is a different animal compared to the 145 and 155-pound fighters “Notorious” is used to facing. But fighters like Alvarez and Aldo have said McGregor had not been tested right before he knocked them out with shocking ease.

There’s a good amount of backstory and animosity between McGregor and Woodley, and that only grew to heightened proportions when the UFC awkwardly gave McGregor Woodley’s belt on short notice when he demanded to have a second title to commemorate his accomplishments during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

He teased a title bout against Lawler when he held the belt, and another historic title fight – this time against Woodley – could be on the docket if and when “The Notorious” returns from his break with an agreeable deal inked with the new owners.

Do you believe McGregor would have a strong chance at a third UFC belt?

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Poll: Was UFC 205 The Best MMA Event Of All Time?

With tonight’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) historic UFC 205 in the record books from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the collective MMA world can now bask in the glory of a so-called ‘super card’ that actually delivered to the point of legitimately being in the conversation for the best mixed martial arts event

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The card featured UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor making history by stopping lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez to become the first concurrent two-weight champion in UFC history in the main event, yet it also featured so, so much more. New York City’s first major MMA event also showcased the absolutely insane back-and-forth war between Tyron Woodley Stephen Thompson in the co-main event in addition to Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s entertaining women’s strawweight title bout versus a very game Karolina Kowalkiewicz.

The main card had more drama still, with Yoel Romero knocking out former champ Chris Weidman with a picturesque flying knee and Miesha Tate’s shocking retirement after her decision loss to Raquel Pennington. Finally, the prelims were home to even more exciting fights, as Frankie Edgar once again showed his legendary heart by surviving a huge head kick from Jeremy Stephens to outlast the power-hitting “Lil’ Heathen,” while top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up his first win over a top competitor in two-and-a-half years when he submitted Michael Johnson after a dominant wrestling display.

All in all, it was a legendary event that made a strong case for the best MMA event ever. Do you think it earned that lofty title?

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UFC 205 Predictions: Will Conor McGregor Make History In New York?

The wait is over and tonight’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City is finally here. With it comes arguably the most jam-packed night of fights in ever, and indeed each main card bout presents pivotal implications for each division. And it should, a there are three title

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The wait is over and tonight’s (Sat., November 12, 2016) UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City is finally here.

With it comes arguably the most jam-packed night of fights in ever, and indeed each main card bout presents pivotal implications for each division. And it should, a there are three title fights and a title contender bout up for grabs.

That makes for an extremely exciting night of MMA that finally emanates from New York City. Without further ado, find out whom we picked to win every bout on the biggest main card in MMA history below….

miesha tate vs. jessica eye — Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Miesha Tate vs. Raquel Pennington:

Mike Drahota:

This women’s bantamweight scrap is a great one to kick off the UFC 205 main card, and I also think it may not be as easy a bout as many believe it will be for Tate, who actually brings a decent amount of pressure into the bout after sort of no-showing her first title defense against Amanda Nunes. Pennington has nothing to lose, and she brings the momentum of a recent hot streak with her as well. However, I still think the wrestling and veteran experience of ‘Cupcake’ should rule the day. Tate by unanimous decision.

Rory Kernaghan:

Tate showed us she had what it takes to be a champion, putting the highly touted Holly Holm to sleep to win the belt. Then, in just her first defense, ‘Cupcake’ got cooked by Nunes at UFC 200. Which version of Tate will we see against Raquel Pennington? In my mind, ‘Rocky’ is gritty and talented, but not dangerous in this scenario. I see Tate cruising to a unanimous decision win here.

Mike Henken:

Tate is coming off of one of the worst performances of her career where she surrendered her title in brutal fashion to Nunes, but I simply feel as if she’s the better fighter in this matchup against Pennington, although “Rocky” has won three straight. “Cupcake” has always had strong wrestling and grappling, and her striking has improved over the years. I expect her to bounce back in New York. Tate by unanimous decision.

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UFC 205 Weigh-In Results

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Fight weekend is finally upon us, so it must be weigh-ins day here at LowKickMMA! Topping the stacked card in New York is a lightweight championship battle for the ages. Conor McGregor will attempt to make History by taking Eddie Alvarez’s belt, and the Philly native plays the role of heavy-handed spoiler in the Big Apple. Taking up the co-main slot is the welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and surging contender Stephen Thompson. ‘Wonderboy’ hopes his flashy striking will overcome the power hands of ‘The Chosen One’ to claim the 170-pound strap.

Polish contender Karolina Kowalkiewicz will take a run at Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s strawweight title in a battle of Polish strikers. Joanna’s legacy could truly be defined by this all-Polish battle, and that’s just half the main card so far. Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman takes on Yoel Romero in a contenders match, although Michael Bisping recently said he wouldn’t fight ‘Soldier of God.’ Popuklar UFC lightweight/welterweight DOnald Cerrone fights Kelvin Gastelum at 170 pounds, and former w-135 champ Miesha Tate meets Raquel Pennington.

The Prelims

Easily headlining your standard pay-per-view or a fight night card, the FOX Sports prelims have some incredible scraps scheduled. Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar faces Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight burner, and how about Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Michael Johnson? Two angry lightweight ontenders will clash as ‘The Eagle’ and ‘The Menace’ set their sights on the main event winner. Belal Muhammed vs. Vincente Luque was promoted to the FOX card after Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy was scrapped.

Be sure to join us here throughout the day for the updated early weigh-in results after 10 AM ET, or tune in for the traditional weigh-ins show at 6PM ET!

Event: UFC 205: “Alvarez vs. McGregor”
Date: Sat., Nov. 12, 2016
Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View (PPV)

The complete UFC 205 early weigh-in results included:

MAIN CARD (pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

Lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez (154.6) vs. featherweight champ Conor McGregor (154.4) – for lightweight title
Champ Tyron Woodley (169.8) vs. Stephen Thompson (169) – for welterweight title
Champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk (114.4) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (114.4) – for strawweight title
Yoel Romero (185.6) vs. Chris Weidman (185.8)
Donald Cerrone (170.4)+ vs. Kelvin Gastelum (n/a)+
Raquel Pennington (135.8) vs. Miesha Tate (135.6)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)

Frankie Edgar (145.4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (145.8)
Michael Johnson (155.8) vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (155.8)
Tim Boetsch (185.4) vs. Rafael Natal (185.4)
Vicente Luque (170.6) vs. Belal Muhammad (170)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET)

Thiago Alves (162.6)* vs. Jim Miller (157.6)* – 163-pound catchweight
Liz Carmouche (134.8) vs. Katlyn Chookagian (135)

* – Alves missed the 156-pound limit and was fined 20 percent of his purse. Because the commission required them to be within five pounds of each other, Miller added weight to make the bout with Alves official. Miller wasn’t fined, and Alves can weigh no more than 173 pounds on fight night for what is now a 163-pound catchweight bout.
+ – Fight is off after Gastelum opted not to weigh in

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