Every Fight Fan Will Return To This Post After The Money Fight!
This is my last post in the Mayweather vs McGregor pre-fight series and it will be about why Conor McGregor gets dominated in the 9th round.
Mark My Words This Will Be One of Mayweather's Best Performances
In fact, it will actually be a really physical fight. McGregor is coming to fight!
Round 1 - 5
The first round will either be a high intensity round like the Maidana fight or a feeling out round.
McGregor at times will try to use his unpredictability and throw combos with exaggerated movement to create angles and this will have the fans cheering/off their seats.
Mayweather will keep it simple by throwing jabs and looking to counter. Throws jabs to the body occasionally and does enough to win the rounds.
Round 6 - 8
McGregor's is working hard yet affected emotionally as he can't attack Floyd and Floyd is working the body these 2 rounds and mixing it with a check hook in case Conor retaliates.
Round 9
This IS the round Mayweather will showcase his pure offensive skills. McGregor tries to play the defensive role and Mayweather does great combos like he did against Canelo and Gatti. Conor's weight gain went against him this round and ultimately lead to his downfall. Mayweather will catch Conor with a straight right to the body and follow up...
An 8 count isn't likely it's guaranteed.
3 possible Outcomes After This:
- Mayweather wins by unanimous decision
- McGregor comes up to late during the 8 count (controversial stoppage)
- Corner throws towel (controversial)
What Was McGregor's Downfall?
McGregor's weakness/what makes him not feel comfortable is another fighter being too close to him (fighting in the pocket). He is constantly resisting the fact that it's his weakness and tries to avoid it all costs.
His straight left hand has been keeping him safe all long till he's against a good boxer in MMA (Nate Diaz) or the best boxer of all time (Mayweather).
This takes up a lot of energy!
What McGregor Should've Done Differently
Trained fighting in the pocket and come in at a weight where he would have the speed advantage.
Oh well this is a lesson learned for him and one he will remember when he fights against Khabib Nurmagomeddov in the UFC.
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