I disagree. You mentioned yourself how 'WWE' he is (I agree, it's like Wrestlemania with real fights), and he's really increased the profile of the whole UFC. I think as it becomes more and more mainstream, Conor will be remembered for really helping push it.
Yes he'll be remembered by the mainstream public, but I was referring to the martial arts community and judging Connor on the martial arts achievements, not MMA.
People like Nate Diaz have Gracie black belts. To the Joe public who don't understand, this is like a world cup winners medal/Olympic gold, all "rolled" into one alongside a high-level masters degree at Oxford Uni.
Same with Anderson Silva.
They are higher level martial artists.
Mcgregor steps up to this level.... what happens? He's tapped out.
I'm not surprised one bit... shooting for a fucking guy who's a Gracie BB.... haha that's daft.
Mcgregor is like the McDonald's of the restaurant world.
Everybody knows about it, will eat it, even though it's shit.
Higher level martial artists are the Michelin star places.... and he ain't getting a Michelin star as he's primarily a showman.
I love the guy, he's brought so much attention to a sport I've followed for 20+yrs and competed in (at a very basic level)
I'll always respect the lad for helping do this.
Even my Nan knows what MMA is now and enjoys it because of this lad... but when I was doing it she disapproved and had all the usual negative views about "cagefighting"
I'm just waiting for the little kids now who have been dragged more into the dojo's from their parents who watch MMA, who've been doing MMA since they were born, to step up and then you'll see better levels of ability.
Some places have taken advantage of the sports popularity and become Jack of all trade gyms... avoid!
If parents are taking their kids to properly recognised BJJ dojo's with accreditation and then separately to say a Muay Thai gym for their standup game... this kid will be much more trained than a kid who's been to these MMA gyms which claim to teach everything all in one.
No no... it's like going to those buffet places which sell Italian, Indian and Chinese all in the same place... you'll get shit.
Michelin star baby.
We will see absolute superior martial artists from the UK soon.. and I can't wait to see it :)
Sadly, a lot of the mainstream public who like to just watch a playground pub type fight will find two guys escaping, attempting subs, transitioning for the whole fight.... it can be boring for people who don't understand.
