Londonwell Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Nobody moans about a big boxing match being Box Office so unless I’m missing something then that’s just the way of things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Londonwell said: Nobody moans about a big boxing match being Box Office so unless I’m missing something then that’s just the way of things. Not really comparable though, there are far more boxing fans than MMA fans in the UK, yet they charge the same for McGregor vs Cowboy than they do for an AJ boxing match. I don't know much about Boxing TV rights, but for years BT Sport have had the exclusive rights for UFC cards and all we had to do was sign up to BT Sport to get them. It's a huge reason I signed up and now I'm forced to fork out another £20 for all the good cards on top of my subscription. With BT losing their Scottish Football rights, I'm struggling to justify keeping my subscription now, I'd be better off cancelling it and ordering the UFC cards as and when I want them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Londonwell said: Nobody moans about a big boxing match being Box Office so unless I’m missing something then that’s just the way of things. I do, tbf. Some of the drivel Sky put on box office is a fucking disgrace. It ought to be reserved for bona fide superfights IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) On the general point of PPV I agree but as a personal preference I’d much rather watch a big UFC bout than a big boxing bout, so I’m not gonna moan about it too much. Whatever anyone thinks of McGregor he is certainly ‘box office’ and they have, and will always, capitalise on that. Edited January 17, 2020 by Londonwell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I love Cowboy but I think McGregor finishes him early. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 McGregor first round. Calls out Usman post fight imo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Londonwell said: Nobody moans about a big boxing match being Box Office so unless I’m missing something then that’s just the way of things. Firstly, absolutely fucking thousands of people, maybe hundreds of thousands of people complain about PPV Boxing in the UK, and many, including myself, very often refuse to pay for cards if it's felt they're not worthy of being box office. Beautifully segueing in to the next point, this is not a big fight and not worthy of PPV. As above, I really like Cerrone, he's a top lad and will fight anyone, but if McGregor has anything left at all, he'll beat him comfortably, and if he doesn't, then it's time to hang them up / enter the "freak-show exhibition market" full time. Either way, this fight and card are not PPV worthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, J_Stewart said: Firstly, absolutely fucking thousands of people, maybe hundreds of thousands of people complain about PPV Boxing in the UK, and many, including myself, very often refuse to pay for cards if it's felt they're not worthy of being box office. Beautifully segueing in to the next point, this is not a big fight and not worthy of PPV. As above, I really like Cerrone, he's a top lad and will fight anyone, but if McGregor has anything left at all, he'll beat him comfortably, and if he doesn't, then it's time to hang them up / enter the "freak-show exhibition market" full time. Either way, this fight and card are not PPV worthy. The estimated numbers beg to differ. But each to their own, don’t watch it, I probably will. Edited January 17, 2020 by Londonwell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 McGregor first round. Calls out Usman post fight imoNah, Masvidal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 You’ve got to think as part of BT keeping the UFC deal was they will stick a couple McGregor fights and bigger cards on PPV. In that case it doesn’t bother me if we get to watch the rest through BT. I was pretty gutted when it looked like they had binned it a while back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCDannyFTH Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Adelaide Byrd is one of the judges tonight. Oh dear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 You’ve got to think as part of BT keeping the UFC deal was they will stick a couple McGregor fights and bigger cards on PPV. In that case it doesn’t bother me if we get to watch the rest through BT. I was pretty gutted when it looked like they had binned it a while back. Didn't bin it, just lost out in the bidding to Eleven, who couldn't back up their side of the deal! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Good finish by Dober. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tungston weasel Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I really do hate the injury during a fight excuse that commentators or journolists use.Who do you think caused the fucking injury? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tungston weasel Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ive got holm and cowboy in a double. Mostly for good odds. Or at least value odds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tungston weasel Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 f**k 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Leathered. Time for Cowboy to pack it in before he becomes a jabroni. Edited January 19, 2020 by Crawford Bridge 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn Hooch Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 That is the McGregor that became double champ...focused and that element of unpredictability. Can't remember the last time he threw a head kick like that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Love that guy. Cerrone is a thoroughly decent chap too. Glad he's got himself a good pay day. Looking forward to the next one now. [emoji41] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco30 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Hopefully that's mcgregor finally screwed the nut , doesnt need all the other stuff to hype fights anymore as hes a big enough draw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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