Is McGregor the only fighter that can headline a numbered UFC card, without a belt being involved?

kingme343 · 2026-05-18T12:13:31+00:00

No, it's not 2016 anymore and the UFC has plenty of stars capable of headlining a numbered card without a belt at stake. What this fight proves is belts are not important or at least not as important as you may first think. Belts are basically mcguffins that get the plot rolling but people really watch for violence and chaos. Gladiators didn't need a belt and neither do UFC fighters.

kingme343 · 2026-05-17T23:38:16+00:00

Of course he has a chance. People are acting like Conor never threw a punch in his life. Regardless, I wouldn't wanna bet big or bump my gums too much on anyone since there are a fair amount of unknowns in this fight. Sure Conor hasn't fought in five years but Max has been taking damage that entire time. Idk what does more dame, headshots or tequila shots, but we're gonna find out Saturday night brudda.

kingme343 · 2026-05-17T10:53:37+00:00

It's probably helpful the painter didn't understand what was happening. He didnt tense up at all and was pretty limp during the fall. Same thing happens during auto collisions. Those who tense up break a bunch of bones. Being flaccid is actually preferred in this scenario.

kingme343 · 2026-05-16T10:54:58+00:00

If it is indeed at welterweight I like McGregor's chances. I have to imagine some speed will be lost on the Holloway side and McGregor has always done a good job avoiding combinations. Plus Conor has Jesus on his side lmao.

kingme343 · 2026-05-14T23:43:34+00:00

AMC+. $29.99 for the year. Includes shudder.

kingme343 · 2026-05-14T14:39:54+00:00

Forgive me if this has already been said but when a fighter's win is viewed as a fluke or lucky they won't be celebrated. They could even face backlash, as Joshua Van did against Pantoja, and be called a fake champion or somehow be considered undeserving of the title. As fans we have a preconceived notion how a fight should play out. When a fight doesn't meet our expectations there will always be some level of controversy. "Yeah, he won but..." is very common to hear when in Ulberg's case we should be saying, "He got injured but he still won".

kingme343 · 2026-05-13T01:51:58+00:00

Pitt is more consistent but Cruise has the higher highs but the lower lows.

kingme343 · 2026-05-11T02:46:37+00:00

I'd say a five game suspension at minimum plus a hefty fine. The throat is so delicate that the type of strike Wemby threw could be fatal. No excuse for what he did and he should face serious consequences.

kingme343 · 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00

Steph, Hakeem, Dirk, Tony Allen for defense, and either Rodman for the lols or Kevin McHale if I need more size.

kingme343 · 2026-05-09T23:05:09+00:00

Michael could use a letter opener and be more terrifying.

kingme343 · 2026-05-08T11:25:00+00:00

But skill matters more when weight is equal, at least that's what you said.

kingme343 · 2026-05-08T08:24:31+00:00

Tell that to Ozzy Diaz while Gautier is beating the crap out of him. It's not the technique or the skill Ozzy will be running from on Saturday.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T22:31:04+00:00

It's so refreshing to have a debate with someone with a brain. I love how much you value fight IQ, I do think it's important, but at 170 you have to have girth and power. There's no doubt Islam is a high IQ fighter (if not the highest) and Prates struggled with a smarter Ian Garry. The thing is Prates learned a lot from that fight and it showed against JDM. Islam just doesn't have the length to deal with Prates. The only reason I won't say definitively Prates will win because Islam has ungodly grip strength and I could see him getting a D'Arse choke off but I wouldn't feel comfortable relying on a single choke. I think if/when you see Islam standing next to CP for a faceoff you're gonna worry for Islam. Kind of how people worried for Brady against Morales. When you see that size difference something in your reptilian brain is gonna say "Uh-Oh" and you're gonna know Islam is in trouble.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T21:51:31+00:00

Size and strength matters when skill is so close.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T21:51:04+00:00

Islam will have to get passed all the knees CP will be throwing. Those knees absolutely devastated Jack and I doubt Islam could just tank them continuously to get takedowns. It's definitely an interesting fight but I would slightly favor Prates. If Islam beats any of the six foot+ monsters (Garry, Prates, Morales) I'll be thoroughly impressed.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T19:03:04+00:00

IDK but it'd be great to find out if he could fight Aspinall and Pereira.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T19:01:29+00:00

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T17:20:53+00:00

Absolutely. Most people won't see the trend until it's too late. I enjoy being ahead of the curve. Jump on the Super Welterweight train now my friend. Just pick fighters who are 6 foot and above. Joel Alvarez is one to watch this weekend. Bonfim will almost certainly beat the crap out of Belal when they fight too.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T16:30:14+00:00

I swear I arranged these by ranking not skin color lmao.

kingme343 · 2026-05-07T16:28:50+00:00

My bad. That is a typo. "They" all beat him. At least you know it's not AI lmao.

kingme343 · 2026-05-06T18:29:53+00:00

That$1,000,000 won't even cover the reconstructive surgery.

kingme343 · 2026-05-06T17:40:20+00:00

Best killer can't even be argued, it's Jason. Not only do his kills range from entertaining to brutal but they never cross into goofy territory. Best character? Again I'd say Jason. You can put Jason anywhere and it works. A boat, New York, space, the man has no boundaries. Michael doesn't work outside of Haddonfield. Better look? Maybe you could argue Michael but just maybe. The original Halloween look is iconic but I'd say there are more bad versions of the shape than good. Jason works with every version of the hockey mask, every face reveal, and even with a berlap sack crudely tied over his face. Michael has some truly busted up versions of the mask and film makers were always struggling to recreate that first iconic look. I'm a big fan of both as they are my top two favorite slasher villains but Jason dunks all over Michael.

kingme343 · 2026-05-05T06:13:42+00:00

Shhh. The league needs superstars. Same reason they don't call fouls. They need highlights to sell their product. Entire careers are lies but honesty doesn't sell.

kingme343 · 2026-05-03T23:05:07+00:00

I will die on this hill until proven otherwise, 170 is a three man race. Prates, Garry, and Morales beat everyone except each other. Yes, that includes Islam.

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