Inactivity fucked him in the end. If he stuck to mma and no boxing or whiskey he would’ve had some other marquee wins no doubt. All the inactivity killed his gains and progression. He used to be obsessed with the fight game. He prob pays close attention and loves it but he isn’t obsessed with new movements and techniques anymore.
He’s still the first fighter in UFC history to hold 2 belts at the same time. That alone makes him legendary. He definitely shoulda fought more at FW though and get some title defenses to solidify himself though
It was more than just a couple trolls. Conor has a large fanbase, and there have been a ton of conversations throughout the past 5 years or so.
And my post was nowhere near a rant or a thesis.
I’ve been away from the UG for a while and just interested in the comments.
Beyond that, I’m transparent about my opinion – but also give Conor his due credit.
If you would like to read some of my “rants”, feel free to seek out my old threads, for your education.
His biggest wins are knocking out Jose Aldo and Eddie Alvarez. Both were champs and both were dangerous fighters. And he knocked them both out effortlessly
I always maintained that he was fantastic at featherweight. At lightweight, he just doesn’t have what it takes. Those guys at lightweight are animals. Not to say that featherweight isn’t littered with savages nowadays as well, but lightweight is a damn hellhole.
The Aldo fight especially, is a huge feather in his cap.
And I don’t discredit “flash KOs”.
If you swing and your opponent goes down, you did your job.
Full credit due and given.
