Morning Report: Brendan Schaub makes odd bet that Conor McGregor lasts 12 rounds against Floyd Mayweather
It’s August which means the month of the great money fight, Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, is finally upon us. In a little over three weeks, on Aug. 26th in Las Vegas, Nev., Mayweather and McGregor will box each other for up to 12 rounds in what is predicted to be the most lucrative prize fight in history. Mayweather is the prohibitive favorite heading into the bout but McGregor isn’t short of his own supporters, chief among them, former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub.
Schaub was part of the commentary team for parts of the MayMac World Tour of press conferences last month and is said to have a $100,000 bet with HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman that McGregor will win at least one round against the all-time boxing great. Schaub hasn’t stopped there though. The former UFC fighter is so confident that McGregor is being underestimated that on a recent interview with The Kicker, Schaub doubled down, saying that not only would Conor win a round or two, but that he would bet a “d*ck pic” McGregor makes it the full 12 rounds.
“[McGregor]’s gonna land multiple punches. I guarantee it. So this isn’t like a Skip Bayless take, I’m just trying to honeyd*ck people - oh, give me views. I know what I’m talking about. I boxed for 15 years, fought professionally for 10 years in mixed martial arts. I know boxing, I know mixed martial arts, and I know when I got in there with professional boxers, it took them about a round to feel me out and the way I do stand up is traditional. It’s boxing. I don’t have this weird, awkward style. Conor does.
“With Conor, it’s a matter of time on how long does it take Floyd Mayweather to get used to this weird, awkward style. So Mayweather has to download McGregor’s movement, everything that he’s never seen before. He’s gonna do it, it’s just gonna be how long? These old boxing heads, they know boxing and they hope Floyd doesn’t lose so they trash mixed martial arts but they don’t actually know what they’re talking about.
“[McGregor will win] at least one [round]. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins two to three [rounds] early on. . . I will send you guys a dick pic if it doesn’t go all 12 rounds. . . I immediately regret saying that [laughs]. It’s gonna be a good pic though. I’m gonna hire glamour shots.”
The odds that Mayweather-McGregor goes the distance currently sits at -230 against per Oddsshark.com, implying a 69% likelihood that the fight doesn’t reach the final bell. But Schaub remains confident, saying that if anyone is going to get knocked out on Aug. 26th, it won’t be McGregor.
“If anyone’s gonna get knocked out it’s Floyd. I promise you Conor will not get knocked out. If anyone gets finished that night, it’s Floyd.”
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SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Crazy.
Wow that was a pretty interesting watch it https://t.co/0WaTEKQSJp
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 31, 2017
#wouldwatch
A post shared by Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) on Jul 31, 2017 at 11:02am PDT
Masvidal has the right idea here. Make your case, 170ers. Division is open.
A post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter) on Jul 31, 2017 at 10:21am PDT
Rufus planning on a fight for CM Punk this year.
A post shared by Duke Roufus (@dukeroufus) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:51am PDT
The way fighters support each other instead of their boss is truly inspiring.
Don't worry boss @danawhite I know some serious dirt on @TWooodley that would ruin his life. #fake https://t.co/MK9SdXRgge
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) August 1, 2017
Shade.
If Cris Cyborg hadn't blocked my on social media, I'd remind her that she declined fighting me for the first 145 belt @ufc #keeptalkinfocker pic.twitter.com/fhjsUxHnsX
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 31, 2017
Big John responds to DC’s apology.
1/2 @dc_mma U have nothing to apologize for. You have been an incredible champion who has represented the sport of MMA with class & dignity
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
2/2 @dc_mma you also fought a great fight against an incredible competitor. It was an honor being in the cage with 2 of the greatest #AskBJM
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
Hero.
UFC want me to get couple more wins then I'll be happy to have a rematch against Jones. I have another fight in Brazil.
— Matt Hamill (@hammer_hamill) July 30, 2017
Conor getting real zen.
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Extremely ‘Merica.
Thanks Jimmy and Chris! Had a blast at @SpringGunsAmmo pic.twitter.com/Nx53KivxxL
— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) July 31, 2017
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TODAY IN MMA HISTORY
2010: Jon Jones stopped Vladimir Matyushenko with elbows in the first round of the main event at UFC on Versus 2.
2015: Ronda Rousey recorded her final win (to this point) in the UFC, knocking out Bethe Correia in the first round at UFC 190.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Take it easy and see y’all tomorrow.
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