Talk:Conor McGregor/Archive 3

New height edit with note

The height is 5’8 since his Sherdog listing says it . Sherdog according to wiki editors is the most trusted reliable source , 5’9 in the notes anyways so why revert it . It’s in the notes and the sources that support it are there . Don’t see why would you feel the need to revert . It’s the same situation with Dan Henderson’s height . It’s better to have a note with all possible reliable sources and avoid an edit war — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs) 11:25, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

You previously argued against the use of Sherdog in the face of other more reliable sources (diff). You were blocked for edit warring to remove Sherdog, and now you're edit warring to include it. This seems very WP:POINTy.

Consensus was reached for Conor McGregor. The overwhelming majority of reliable sources list McGregor as 5'9. Your logic that the note is to avoid an edit war is quite ironic; the edit wars had stopped until you began to edit war it back lol – ².O.^Boxing 11:50, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

if Sherdog is not the reliable source as you people mention, then why have tony Ferguson’s height listed at 6’0 when his real height is 5’11 according to the ufc and other secondary sources you used , same thing with Dan Henderson. This confusion keeps running wild through wikis. You will list Conor at 5’9 and avoid his sherdog source listing and get Tony’s 6’0 Sherdog listing and ignore the efforts I made to have his real height of 5’11 reverted each time. Nothing personal but you should make your mind . Sherdog source or secondary sources . Really confusing — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs)

I haven't done anything of the sort. I'm simply maintaining the agreed upon version of this article. Your comment above just confirms your edits are WP:POINTy and therefore disruptive. The consensus that was reached here has no effect on other articles. If you have an issue with content on other articles then you should raise those concerns at the relevant talk pages. – ².O.^Boxing 12:13, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

(after EC) Thank you for engaging here. Please sign your contributions using four tildes ("~~~~"). Please read WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS, WP:V and WP:CONSENSUS. There is a lenghty discussion just two sections above which arrived at the current consensus, i.e., list height as 5 ft 9, using CBS and the UK Independent as sources. Until consensus changes, that is what the page will use. You don't get to force through your preferred version while claiming "consensus can change", without having achieved that change. What other articles use as sources is irrelevant to this article and there is no onus on editors to only use one source - especially where that source is contradicted by other reliable sources. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 12:16, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Why won’t you accept the new edit , it’s very neat , informative and Simple . It includes all three reliable sources that are eligible to make it for this article . Check it out and write back — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs) 12:45, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

And just realized that you call the edits distruptive . That is no such thing . I hate to break it to you but distruptive edits are edits with no sources and no info , usually really bad . Mine on the other hand as a whole note with all three reliable sources. If Sherdog is not the reliable source then please , feel free to revert Tony’s height and Dan Henderson’s height , as both use Sherdog sources ;) . Btw this edit is the same method that has been used in the Dan Henderson article .it seems to be the best option. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs) 12:49, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

You should revert your edit, which clearly goes against consensus and this (pointless) discussion.NEDOCHAN (talk) 13:07, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Seriously? You did that after the warnings, and requests from editors above? I guess some people just won't accept advice. Self-inflicted block incoming... Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 13:13, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

I am pushing in for you a new consensus, lol it won’t make sense if I had deleted or reverted my own edit . Nedochan you were the one who reverted my edits and note on the Tony article . You won’t take Sherdog as the reliable source here but there you will definitely take it , smh it doesn’t make sense , besides I was waiting for you to respond back on the talk page to reach a new consensus there too. But sadly you have engaged in a edit war instead , very smart move my fellow wiki editor. And remember consensus can always be changed — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs) 13:16, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Bastun that was not a revert, it’s a whole new edit with a new note , check it out before commenting . I know you love your fellow Irishman and want him to look tall , but a new consensus shall rise — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiman122112 (talk • contribs) 13:18, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Hello , fellow editors we shall have Conor’s height at 5’8 . Reason being is simply that we as mma Wikipedia editors should follow Sherdog with its listing , we will continue to have Sherdog sources even tho some other sources might be more “accurate” but we shall have one source that links all mma pages to avoid edit warring . I know it’s not relevant to bring in other articles in Conor’s talk page but please understand this , one of the first pages we had a problem like this Rise was the Dan Henderson height war . It kept on going until someone had reached the consensus to add a note and explain the difference between those pesky 2 inches (5’11 or 6’1) . I did the exact same thing here . Had 5’8 as his height, but then added a very neat note I shall say on why we used 5’8 and furthermore, Made it clear that 5’9 is used by the ufc and linked the secondary sources past editors have got. I am doing everything I got not to start an edit war but some users without naming them , keep on reverting with not answers and not even a discussion , this goes against the core points to be a good Wikipedia editor.point is I am trying to convince you editors to keep 5’8 with note next to it for all readers to know why we listed him at 5’8 in Wikipedia. One point I should mention is that notes are an excellent way to avoid edit wars . In the end we as wiki editors have the same goal . To make articles more accurate and reliable thanks Wikiman122112 (talk) 14:07, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

No, we shall not have his height as 5'8. What has happened on other articles is completely irrelevant. Consensus was reached to use 5'9, here, supported by the reliable sources provided. Consensus is not a case of "well I like it like this, so everybody needs to stop reverting me and establish a consensus against my edit". On the contrary, you need to establish a consensus to have your edit included. – ².O.^Boxing 14:15, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Nothing is more irrelevant than you repeating yourself and saying consensus “has been reached” , I hope you know that consensus can change ? And I suggest you Stop being too emotional and talk like a grown up , you should discuss with me like a good natured wiki editor. Or I will probably end up reporting you . Now let’s focus on the main points , I said time and time again , with this note his 5 ft 9 height that you seem to be dying about is included , you are acting a bit too uncooperative I shall say . And funny you mention that . Consensus is not a case of "well I like it like this, so everybody needs to stop reverting me and establish a consensus against my edit". Because that is exactly how you were acting before the 5’9 consensus was made lol . Anyways I included a note and it has just about everything in it Wikiman122112 (talk) 14:27, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

Firstly, mind the WP:Personal attacks. Secondly, nothing is more relevant than stating the current consensus. Consensus can indeed change, but until it does, you must adhere to the current consensus. Thirdly, I'm the editor who provided the sources that were used to change McGregor's height to 5'9. So, no, I was not acting in the same manner you currently are. Lastly, the only argument you've made for including this note is to prevent edit wars. The only edit wars that have occurred since the consensus to list 5'9 was achieved...have been initiated by you. So that argument died before you even made it lol I'm now disengaging from this attempt at "consensus" unless you provide some logical arguments in favour of your edit. – ².O.^Boxing 14:42, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

I’m thankful That this discussion doesn’t just revolve around you XD , and I’m glad that you are the one that brought those 2 sources to the previous consensus, now that you know what I am going to do next you shouldn’t be surprised. I will add the 5’8 listing and also in a note add YOUR 2 sources . So in a way i am just doing my job as a wiki editor and getting all possible reliable sources in the article and putting Sherdog first as it’s the most reliable one according to wiki editors Wikiman122112 (talk) 15:03, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

No, you're not, you're edit warring against consensus - three editors in this section disagree with you and have reverted you. There is clear consensus in the section two sections above, with even more editors, including admins, involved. Stop. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 16:58, 29 October 2020 (UTC)

McGregor is now conducting a Q&A session in Twitter. Just ask himself, the tag is "#AskNotorious". Instead of directly asking 5'8 or 5'9, just tell him there's uncertainty on his height listed on various websites, so if you could reveal your height it would be a problem solver. 2409:4073:11F:43E8:9075:60BE:AD52:BE9C (talk) 09:39, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

No, we use reliable third-party sources, per policy - WP:V, WP:RS and WP:SPS all apply. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 13:04, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

Ranking

Moved here from my talk page:
Good day, I am the one who updating the UFC ranking on fighters pages every week. As of October 26, McGregor already ranked as per "As of 26 October 2020, he is ranked number 11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings and number 4 in the UFC lightweight rankings." - see UFC ranking on Nov 2, 2020 there is no changes of McGregor ranking. Kindly self revert. Thank you. Cassiopeia^(talk) 01:59, 7 November 2020 (UTC)

No. What? This request makes no sense. Revert to say "As of 26 October..." when the reference page has since been updated and is dated 2 November? So, you're reverting someone keeping a page up-to-date; and posting on an editor's talk page, telling me to self-revert to display incorrect information? No, why would I do that?! This is exactly the kind of ownership and gatekeeping that's been called out in discussions above and in other venues, and may well help explain why the MMA wikiproject is so moribund. Please cop on to yourself. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 11:09, 7 November 2020 (UTC)

Bastun Good day. I update all the changes of the UFC ranking every week as per info from UFC either on late Tuesday or early Wednesday when UFC update the ranking every Tuesday (US time). If there is a movement in the ranking (up or down) then, we change the "As of xxx date" and the ranking #. If not the date and the ranking stay the same. On October 26, 2020 there was a movement in McGregor ranking but not in November 2, 2020 - see here (Since to today is Monday and if you check on Tuesday, the ranking might be update), for such we dont change the date from October 26 to November 2 since there is no movement. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 08:07, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

Ok, that explanation makes sense. The prior one didn't - at least, to me. There's still no need to self-revert, though, as the edit is still correct - as of 2nd November, McGregor was ranked as per the reference updated on 2nd November. I won't update rankings in future, though, unless there's an obvious error. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 11:01, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

Bastun Good day and thank you for your understanding. The ranking started on October 26, 2020 as per source which it matters on two counts - the total days as per ranking at the moment is shorten by a week and second, the current "As of November 2, 2020 is not supported and verify by source which should be October 26, 2020 for there is not ranking movement (up or down) of the subject. Stay safe Bastun and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 09:17, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

The "total days at ranking" is not recorded on the page, though; and the current wording is supported by the source, which showed 2 November until yesterday, when it was changed to 9 November, and not 26 October. If what I think you're trying to do is use that ranking page as a running total of days at those rankings, the prose text in both the article and the source would need to reflect that. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 09:37, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

Bastun The point here is verifiability. As you as the new page reviewer would know November 2 version does not reflect/verify the "As of xxx date" of the ranking which in turn would let the reader know "since when which means how long it has been" the ranking stands. It is a simple core Wikipedia of WP:PROVEIT for Nov 2 doest not reflect that. Thank you.22:05, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

...I... I am at a loss here. Maybe it's a language thing? I genuinely no longer have any idea what it is you're trying to do now, or why. GirthSummit, could you have a look here? My understanding is as follows: https://www.ufc.com/rankings lists the rankings of top UFC athletes in various weight categories and an 'overall' pound-for-pound category. It gets updated regularly. The last three updates were October 26, November 2, and November 9. On (IIRC) November 5, I updated the text in the lede and the reference to read "November 2" instead of "October 26" as the ranking page had been updated on November 2 and no longer made mention anywhere of October 26. What I think is at issue is this was apparently a big no-no, because even though no such claim is made anywhere in this article and no such claim is made anywhere on that UFC rankings page, what we were supposed to infer from the sentence "As of 26 October 2020, he is ranked number 11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings and number 4 in the UFC lightweight rankings." is possibly that McGregor has been ranked number 4 and number 11 for X number of days? And my changing the text to match the reference somehow broke this? That's all I can get from the entry above at 09:17 today. If, on the other hand, the point here is verifiability, then October 26 was out of date per the reference and needed to be changed to November 2. WP:V. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 23:06, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

Bastun I understand you are on how the UFC.com ranking page works. The page as I mentioned would update on, usually Tuesday, if there was an event the weekend follow. UFC does not make a "new ranking web page" every week when they update the ranking, instead, UFC would update the page (reference date could be found on the bottom right corner - see here - which today it stated November 9, 2020. So whenever a reader click on the ranking page it will see the current page and the previous page no longer available as oppose to Sherdog ranking which they make each week ranking a different web bad (URL) That is the reason why the ranking movement is there for to indicate when/since when the ranking is set. As you have notice November 2, or November 9 there is not ranking movement on the subject. You could verify the URL (UFC ranking page) next week where the same URL will be used by UFC but the ranking of certain fighters would changed. I have update all the UFC fighters ranking every week for more around 2 years now that is the reason how I found out. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 23:51, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 January 2021

Father: Khabib Nurmagomedov

https://www.news18.com/news/sports/conor-mcgregor-mourns-the-death-of-rival-khabib-nurmagomedovs-father-abdulmanap-2700409.html Junnieboy178 (talk) 08:54, 19 January 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: The source clearly states that this is the father of one of McGregor's rivals... Jack Frost (talk) 08:56, 19 January 2021 (UTC)

Weight - January 22 2021

Hi all. Sherdog has yet to update CM's weight and it seems unusual to have a different weight from what's just been confirmed in an enormous week. The page will probably be viewed a lot so should clearly reflect today. I have given ESPN as the source. Happy to discuss any issues here but feel confident this is the appropriate course of action.NEDOCHAN (talk) 17:25, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

no one agrees with you. the weight will stay 170 till they change it , follow sherdog and stop making your own rules Legendstreak0 (talk) 18:32, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

Yes, as for now it is 170 and it shall be that way till Sherdog turn it to 155, thanks Usr29810 (talk) 18:38, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

ESPN is a reliable source. If they've recently updated, and sherdog haven't, use ESPN. No brainer. The other commenters may want to check WP:RS and WP:IAR and read the discussions above... Wasn't there also a RFC on using sherdog only, too? Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 18:40, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

If ESPN is a reliable source then change gsp’s and nick Diaz’s weight to 185, I will not stand by this nonsense. Why does Conor get all this special treatment ? Usr29810 (talk) 18:51, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

I totally agree with these points. Follow Sherdog to avoid confusion and mixing up with other sources . On a note Tony Ferguson’s height used to be 5’11 but now it is 6ft and within multiple attempts to list an ESPN source it was always reverted , which brings the point to Conor’s height , it should be 5’8 not 5’9 . This just shows how some of you editors are a little biased and unfairly judging and reverting other’s edits Userofmar9 (talk) 18:55, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

finally someone mentioned it. FOLLOW SHERDOG OR REVERT ALL THE SHERDOG EDITS YOU HELD ONTO FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, WHEN USERS TRIED PUTTING SECONDARY SOURCES INSTEAD Legendstreak0 (talk) 19:00, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

This nonsense should come to an end soon Userofmar9 (talk) 19:16, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

Relax. We are discussing Conor McGregor. He is taking part in the biggest fight of the year tomorrow. He has just weighed in. I will assume you're both new editors and have good faith and no axes to grind. It is clear that this article should represent a verifiable truth where possible.NEDOCHAN (talk) 19:40, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

Firstly, Userofmar9 should read WP:NPA, and stick to discussing the content. Secondly, I'm struggling to assume the same good faith as NEDOCHAN, but there's nothing much that can be done about that at this present moment. Regarding the content, I don't see any valid arguments against the change. "But it's done this way on that article" is irrelevant, WP:Other stuff exists. The edit is realiably sourced and verifiable. On that basis, I'm reverting back to the uncontroversial version. This discussion isn't going anywhere. – ².O.^Boxing 20:54, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

@Bastun, NEDOCHAN, Legendstreak0, Usr29810, and Squared.Circle.Boxing: Good day. First of all for those who are new to Wikipedia, pls add additional ":" (colon) from the previous message thread for one space indentation to the right to separate the messages as this is the the Wikipedia talk page communication protocol. (I have done that for this message). Secondly, pls do not revert more than 3 times on the same article within 24 hours for you will be blocked from editing - this is not a threat but a good will gesture to inform you so you would get yourself blocked. Any content dispute, pls bring it to article talk page with civil communication and you also can get a more experience editor who know about the subject to comment.

For the weight issue here, we normally use Sherdog.com to information can be found in Sherdog.com fighter page for the infobox section. Any inform that cant be found from Sherdog will be taken from other source. As for the weight, we always put the weight class of the last fight of the fighter fought which is welterweight (170 ib) at UFC 246 against Donald Cerrone can change the weight class when the CM has fought 155 ib (lightweight) on January 24, 2021 Abu Dhabi local time. Happy watching the event and stay safe. Cassiopeia^(talk) 23:29, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

look now cassiopeia .If that is the case then I will go ahead and change nick Diaz’s and gsp’s weight to 185 right now and tony's height to 5'11 .Legendstreak0 (talk) 00:53, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Cassiopeia and nedochan , legendstreak0 has a very good point , If you won’t use Sherdog sources on Conor then you might as well not use them on anyone else Userofmar9 (talk) 01:03, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

I don't know what part of WP:RS ye are failing to get. If it's a reliable source - and ESPN is, for sport - then it can be used. Nor is there any "rule" that says we can only use a weight after a bout. Some of you seem to be new here. Please read WP:V and WP:RS. Probably WP:EDITWAR, while you're at it. There was a RfC on only using Sherdog as THE ONE TRUE WORD fairly recently, which quite rightly concluded that no, other sources exist, too. So sure - if you have reliable sources and want to use them in other articles - feel free. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 01:12, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Bastun Both Sherdog and ESPN are RS. As mentioned, we use sherdog as the norm and would change/add the info if sherdog has not updated their info or do not have the info such as the fighter change training camp, move country/city (fight out of), or move up or down weight classes, which university the fighter attended, what ranked of combat sport the fighter earned and etc. Do observe other fighter pages and event pages for a while to understand how things work here. If we use whatever weight class they fighter have fought in the past and different source indicated different then we have an issue such as now "edit warring". It is common that fighter fought in different weight classes as they grow older or able to compete in different classes as they could make the weight. Under "Division" in the infobox, it states all the "weight classes" the fighter has fought and under the the "Weight" / (current) section, we place the last weight class, once CM has stepped into the cage, we could change to "current weight class". This is very small issue and will be solved when the fighter step into the cage tmr. All parties please relax, we are here to collaborate and not trying to fight with each other and just enjoy the fight. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 01:38, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Cassiopeia , thanks for the informative note. I suggest the edits that legendstreak0 was talking about making should not be reverted as they seem constructive and well descriptive to what you just said. Good day Userofmar9 (talk) 01:43, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

thanks all except bastun and yes the edits i just made are exactly what cassiopeia just mentioned about fighter weights Legendstreak0 (talk) 01:48, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Legendstreak0 Batsun was kind enough to warn you about edit warring (3RR) on your talk page and I have reiterated that as well and informed dispute on content should be discussion in the article talk page, but you have gone ahead to revert the edit again and you have been reported see here and unfortunately you will be blocked from editing. Please all parties involved here, pls stop changing anything on the weight issue and wait until CM has stepped into the cage tmr for LW bout and the infobox division section would reflect the same. Take care. Cassiopeia^(talk) 01:57, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

funny enough, the revert i made is the one that is agreed upon result. i stated my case and we shall wait now. if i got blocked then it's ok. not the end of the world certainly just shows how biased you editors can be and instead of helping a new editor like me you try to get me banned. that's why wiki isnt taken seriously enough in schools and colleges . because of editors like you peopleLegendstreak0 (talk) 02:04, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Legendstreak0 Pls see the hist diff I provided, here again - see here, the edit warring report was filed by Batsun and not by me. Cassiopeia^(talk) 02:22, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

i see it but still , they should've known better instead of starting a whole discussion which led to no where. bastun as an editor should've known that sherdog is the primary source until a fighter steps into the cage and fights in a different weight class. this behaviour doesnt really help with anything (banning new editors) Legendstreak0 (talk) 02:36, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Legendstreak0 Most new editors would not know basic Wikipedia guidelines let alone WP:MMA guidelines, and also some editors who have new page patroll (reviewer) right might not aware of all the notability related guidelines. We are all here to collaborate with other editors to contribute to Wikipedia, for those who are new to Wikipedia, they might want to seek help or assistance from more experience editors; and for those who are more experience and know about the subject should reach out to support and provide advice. However, mma editors at times might not work in cohesive manner, as emotional runs high from editors who like certain fighters/fighters who from the birth country or do not know about Wikipedia guidelines, spending their energy argue to death of a unassuming issue, instead of improving the article or listen to advice. I am here to try to get everyone to work together and understand the guidelines, and it is getting a lot better these days compared to las few years. I hope you would not get blocked temporary but I am afraid you will be. If you are blocked, then wait until the block is expired and come back to edit and kindly listen to advice/guidlines going forward. Pop to my talk page and ask anything you might need help or advice. As for now, sit back, relax and enjoy the fight tmr. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 03:05, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Legendstreak0, just because you repeat something often enough does not make it true. There is no One True Source for MMA, or for any topic on Wikipedia, and I not only gave you fair warning, I pointed you at the RFC and even included the wording of the RFC for you, right here. There is nothing unclear or unambiguous about the RFC's decision. I don't know what else I could have done for you except go "Actually, yes, you're right, we'll change policy to agree with everything you say." You can lead a horse to water... Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 11:38, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Bastun- Legendstreak0 is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Wikiman122112 NEDOCHAN (talk) 11:43, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

I'm here because an IP canvassed me as a participant of the RfC, but I would potentially be here if they had opened a BLPN discussion anyway. I agree with Bastun. The RfC clearly found that Sherdog needs to be used with caution and that higher quality sources like ESPN are preferred. Given that, it's fine to replace Sherdog with ESPN, especially in the case where there is a contradiction between Sherdog and ESPN or some other high quality source. What editors have been doing in the past should now be treated as the past. As always, editors need to follow any evolving consensus, no matter if it conflict with what they did in the the past, or how they personally feel. If editors are unwilling to follow that consensus, they will need to make sure it doesn't arise, i.e. desist from editing from making any edits to articles that involve Sherdog in any way. Likewise, as always, a WP:local consensus cannot override a global one. If editors feel that the previous RfC is wrong because certain information wasn't discussed or properly considered, they're welcome to open a new RfC seeking to develop new consensus although editors should make sure they aren't being disruptive given how recently the previous RfC was closed and that MMA was the main area of focus of the RfC. Indeed even this article came up. Until then, we have the consensus expressed in that RfC on Sherdog. Nil Einne (talk) 19:55, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

I've struck through the comments of blocked sockpuppets. See Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Wikiman122112. – ².O.^Boxing 20:00, 25 January 2021 (UTC)

Squared.Circle.Boxin Thank you for the good work to spot SPs. I have encountered many mma SP and they just washing everyone time as always. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 22:32, 25 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 January 2021 (2)

Add: Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier after two minutes and 32 seconds of the second round 223.226.228.103 (talk) 20:25, 27 January 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 03:03, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 January 2021

I want to add that "He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history" after his full name in the first sentence of the article AnishCheeks (talk) 04:46, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. In addition, please take notice of neutrality requirements. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 05:02, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 February 2021

2A02:8084:51C2:1380:4857:F5CD:5091:C449 (talk) 20:55, 9 February 2021 (UTC) his primary school was Scoil Mológa, in Harold's Cross

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. —KuyaBriBri^Talk 22:48, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

 Done - Found a reference and added it. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 11:52, 10 February 2021 (UTC)

2021 - February 28, 2021

@Drmies: Hello, hopefully everything is going nice. I'm writing this new section because of the conflict located in "2021", where I added the description of the bout against Dustin Poirier. First of all, I'm not making up any "excuse", but rather stating reasons on why this edit shouldn't be reverted, and I highly doubt it's the strangest one you've ever seen, as making the section readable is one of the main to look out for when creating an article. The typical phrase to describe MMA bouts in Wikipedia is "A faced B on C, at D. A won/lost the fight via X.", it doesn't matter the quality of opponent, notability of the bout or notability of the article itself, it is always this way. I think this is the most basic and poor way possible of describing information, and it makes the articles look of very poor quality due to its simplicity and repetitiveness. When comparing it to high-importance articles from other combat sports (Floyd Mayweather, just as an example), the quality totally flops. I really don't see why you label improving an article's quality as "overly excessive detail", I really get using this format in low-importance articles, but I think it's unacceptable to employ it on the highest-importance article in the sport.

Earlier, the quality of articles like Floyd Mayweather's was displayed in MMA articles (Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, etc.), even in McGregor's (see section "First UFC loss". I don't see when did this start being "overly excessive detail".

"give more factoids and that will make them want to read", I don't really have much to say other than you clearly didn't understand what I wrote earlier and transformed it into a whole different statement. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PabloLikesToWrestle (talk • contribs)

Agree with the deletion - basically because this is a biography article, not a martial arts magazine or website. Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 17:43, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

I know what it is, it is a biography of a mixed martial artist, narrating how the biggest events of his professional career (which is what he is known for) happened with more detail doesn't make it a martial arts magazine or change the fact that it's a biography, it just makes the biography better. Which one will be of higher quality, a very simple biography or a complete biography? I think the answer is pretty obvious. PabloLikesToWrestle (talk) 18:03, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

I'm with Bastun here - we don't need to go into detail about individual fights on a biographical article, it's better without that. GirthSummit _(blether) 18:05, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

Same here. Most fights dont need details description. Cassiopeia^(talk) 21:22, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

I agree that what was removed was a bit too detailed (McGregor came out in a boxing stance etc.), but slightly more detail could still be added to what is currently there. I don't see anything wrong with a brief mention of the damage McGregor sustained from the leg kicks as that arguably contributed to his defeat, or how the stoppage occurred due to a flurry of unanswered punches. Like Pablo said, it would be utterly pointless if the "career" sections of fighters just contained "He defeated X via second-round TKO. He defeated Y by UD. He defeated Z via first-round submission". Such basic information is already in the record table, the prose is where we expand on it (to a reasonable degree). – ².O.^Boxing 21:30, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

Squared.Circle.Boxing Yes, if all the fight just indicate xx faced yy at DD/MM/YY at zz event, then some of more notable fights can be elaborated a little for well-sourced does not mean inclusion and article do have certain length/size in Wikipedia for it will be split. However, this is McGregor article as it is very long and very details as it is. A few years ago, the content was so long and details, I removed a huge chunk of unnecessary content (maybe it was written by a paid editors - for it was very well-written) where the content would do well if it is part of a book but no Wikipedia. To add a sentence is fine but not so details.

PabloLikesToWrestle if you have time and willing to add more details on Wikipedia, I would like to work and collaborate with you on other projects/articles (MMA events and fighters) which need to bring the articles to Good Article class. Let me know. Stay safe guys and best. Cassiopeia^(talk) 01:11, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

PabloLikesToWrestle, I appreciate the note here. I do believe my summary of "add more details and they'll read it" is pretty much accurate, and after over 20 years of teaching writing I think I know what I am talking about. Here is the problem, if you will. It's not that "A defeated X and then was beat by Y" is too short, and your version too long. I think, in general, the problem is that every single event is rehashed in these articles, and we should not try to give every single fight (book, album, movie, show) the same amount of room and detail. They're not all the same. But if a certain fight is worth detailing, then that detail should be proven noteworthy by reliable secondary sources, NOT play-by-play websites or whatever that, as you know, include every single detail. And that, in the end, is what we should do here. NOT the play by play (never the play by play) unless reliable uninvolved sources argue that a certain play is worth mentioning. AL-GA was a great game, but we all know that there's only one holiday to come out of it, and that's February 26. Which reminds me, happy 2/26 y'all. Drmies (talk) 01:15, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

Hey everyone, thanks for your verdict. Cassiopeia Sure, I'd love to collaborate with you, just let me know. Drmies Your 20 year-long teaching career is lengthier than my experience as a human being so far, so if you think you know what you're talking about, I agree. I was taught "factoids" were non-reliable, meaningless details, that's why it called my attention, but it's fine. I totally see your point and I agree with it, though the current version of the description is too short IMO. Mine may have been excessively long, almost matching the length of a play-by-play, so I understand why you chose to remove it. Thanks for the wishes, ever since I arrived to the US I've had the desire of being a competitive football player, but never been able to as making space for it isn't possible when focusing on wrestling, plus I'm dealing with a torn shoulder labrum. Thanks. (talk) 19:36, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

PabloLikesToWrestle, Sorry to know that you have a torn shoulder labrum. Take a good rest for the next 6 weeks and you will be as good as gold. Thanks for your understanding the above messages/comments. I will contact on the collaborate work. Speedy recover and stay safe. Cassiopeia^(talk) 21:20, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

Nickname

There is a semi-official/unofficial nickname of Conor McGregor circulating on YouTube, spoken by a few MMA fighters, calling him "Mr. Confidence." Can you add it? I think Colby Covington said it.

 Not done: I don't think it is relevant enough to be added to the article. L293D (☎ • ✎) 20:07, 23 September 2018 (UTC)

Small PP Billu Karahi (talk) 23:56, 1 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 April 2021

Change :

Corsica arrest On 10 September 2020, McGregor was arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure for an incident alleged to have taken place in a bar. After being held in custody for two days while being interviewed by police, he was released without charge.[268][269][270]

To:

Corsica arrest On 10 September 2020, McGregor was arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure for an incident alleged to have taken place in a bar. After being held in custody for two days while being interviewed by police, he was released without charge.[268][269][270]. Eight months later, French authorities dropped the investigation due to insufficient evidence. Bestmodever (talk) 08:00, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 10:35, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 June 2021

change weight to 170lbs 109.237.2.76 (talk) 21:35, 19 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 21:42, 19 June 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 July 2021

2405:6E00:133B:D100:E052:B861:59B3:F0B (talk) 02:47, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

McGregor's full name is Conor Anthony Christopher McGregor

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Living Concrete (talk) 04:20, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 July 2021

broke his ankle -> broke his LEG 78.141.59.78 (talk) 13:19, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:00, 11 July 2021 (UTC)