Been following along as this fight comes to fruition and I'm going on record to pick McGregor. He's too big, too fast, too powerful, too young, and too driven for Mayweather.
I've been a McGregor fan for a few years now and I watched a video of one of his workouts. It was insane.
The fact Mayweather is a great boxer is moot because he's never faced someone like Conor McGregor. Now 10 or 12 years ago maybe a different story, but I think Conor will hurt Mayweather and get the TKO!
No matter the results it's going to be a great fight
Mayweather is gonna do like he always does, dance around and not get hit. I'm pulling for CM, but I don't think he can win this. Hopefully he gets pissed about the fifth round and throws Floyd into a rear naked choke.
I hope its McGregor but I really think since its a pure boxing game he's going to be seriously disadvantaged. But would I ever like to see Mayweather get his light's knocked out.
This is a boxing match not MMA. FM will win because he is a boxer and a damn good one at that. With that said CM has a "punchers" chance to win if he gets in a lucky shot because he is powerful. And what CM might be able to get away with will depend on who the referee is. Horn was mauling Pacquiao, it was too much for a boxing match, IMO, but he got away with it and won the match.
McGregor has a chance to win this fight in my opinion. The first factor in his favor is age; he's in his prime, Floyd is years removed from his. One inevitable facet of age is the slowing of reflexes; as someone who did a little boxing (granted, many moons ago in the USMC) I do appreciate how fine the difference is between a punch cleanly missing, just grazing you or ringing your bell; at 40+ years of age that razor's thickness difference could spell trouble for Mayweather.
Secondly, McGregor has taken harder shots than I think a past-his-prime Mayweather will land on him; if this proves to be the case look for an emboldened McGregor really pushing the pace, again, something that will not make life easier for Mayweather.
Last, but definitely not least is punching power; McGregor has that in spades, even in his prime Mayweather wasn't a one-punch KO specialist. If McGregor lands a clean shot on Mayweather he does have the ability to end things quickly.
Would I bet the ranch on McGregor? Of course not, boxing acumen/skill still tilts heavily in Mayweather's favor. A word of caution though; a 38-year old Larry Holmes entered a boxing ring against an in-his-prime Mike Tyson. Holmes certainly had all the skill and his mind knew exactly what he had to do to win the fight. The problem of course was that 38-year old body not being able to do what the mind told it to.
The Rumble in the Jungle comes to mind. Perhaps one of the most boring title fights I've ever watched. Remember the "rope a dope"? In the end, the old, superior, and smarter boxer won over the young, fearless puncher.
I see this fight going much the same way. If Mayweather can avoid the onslaught for 3-4 rounds, he'll easily out-point McGregor for a unanimous decision.
My one caveat is the age difference. I don't have a good feeling for how much difference that will make. In Mayweather's last fight, 2 years ago at age 38, he didn't look like he'd slowed down at all. Will 2 years change that? I don't know.
CM is engaging in some pretty serious trash talk. Borderline racial. FM is a boxer, used to heavier gloves, CM not so much. I think FM stays out of range, cuts, dances, jabs, and pretty much softens CM up; takes his time, he's done it before. Then I think FM is going to let the tiger out of cage and destroy CM. I'd be surprised if it goes 4 rounds.
The big money outcome would be McGregor winning so it sets up a rematch. Not that fighting is fixed, but betting against the outcome that will generate the most profit could be tough. Floyd should win but anything can happen. One punch has been the deciding factor many times. Based on my past history attending pay per view get togethers, the nachos, wings and cold refreshments will be more interesting than the fight.
My $ is on CM. He is going to maul Floyd with a fuscillade of shots, 3 or 4 which will connect on the button and he will go down. I don't see this going more than 6 rounds max. He has age, balls, and Irish fury on his side. I'm sure he's had a crash course in boxing and if he can mount a decent defense to floyds superior ability, he can do this. Either way, this will be a cakewalk for neither fighter. Mad Dog
I remember watching fighters trash talk during the Ali era with my Dad. I can't let my son watch a FM/MC press conference. Whats acceptable sure has changed a lot.
And Mayweather's defense is second to none. He's won many fights that way.
McGregor isn't the first younger puncher Floyd has faced, and beat. The difference is, McGregor isn't a boxer, he's a mauler. He'd kill Floyd in a 'real' fight, not a boxing match.
The only mauler who ever won was mike tyson and he was a boxer. Michael jordan couldnt play baseball either. You like him bet on him. Bet a lot. Hes not a boxer.
Pete. You're forgetting Rocky Marciano & Jake Lamotta. Last I checked, CM isn't a professional bowler. He's a very seasoned street fighter who happens to be the tops in the MMA field. He can throw and take shots. Mad Dog
Mayweather is not broke he has smart advisors and will not liquidate long term holdings to pay his taxes if he can get the govt to bend over. Mayweather is a defensive fighter , the best ever. Some of the best boxers of his generation could not get inside his defense. That being said every boxer ( except Marciano and mayweather) has someone with a style that he cannot master. So the question is Conner the guy so UN orthodox that he will catch Floyd off guard? I don't think so . Baring a fix for a rematch Floyd wins easily in a boring defensive boxing match.
Mayweather isn't going to lose his "0" to a guy like Connor. I can't stand either guy but McGregor loses an average .500 journeyman pro boxer and Floyd is way better than that. In a fight things might be different but this isn't fighting it's boxing.
Chances are both guys are just putting on a show and will hug it out for 12 rounds. Maybe keep it close enough to sucker people in for a rematch. Canelo and GGG is the real boxing match to save your money for.
There was a time a boxer gained points in every round for being the aggressor. They took that away many years ago. "Defense" became an "art". Now you can hold.... run..... tap out a few jabs and win the match on points. All about "points".....
This "fight" is going to be a joke I'm afraid. But then I never thought Trump would be president...... who knows. I know I'm not going to spend a dime to make either one richer on a carnival sideshow......
Said it before..... love to see a knee to the "midsection", a roundhouse kick to the head to lay him out on the canvas...... and walk away with them screaming DQ........
The rumble in the jungle was a great fight maybe one of he best fights ever . Not because of the boxing but how it defined one of the greatest fighters ever. . Watch " when we were kings" one of the best boxing documentaries. If you don't get a little tear in the corner if your eye watching you are not a fight fan.
Not only the rules..... all that vaunted CM knockout power is going to be absorbed by those much softer gloves they will be using. All those KO highlights were with thinner, lighter, harder hitting gloves.
Basically his only chance is a KO.... a big shot or a series of punches that drops FM. He isn't going to out point him, out box him. I honestly could see it with the lighter gloves, a chance. I don't think it will happen with those relative pillows they will be wearing.
CM use to box before MMA, but in the heat of battle CM may throw a forearm/elbow and get a warning but may be enough to rock FM off his game, it will be interesting.
I hope its a good fight. Im wanting mcgregor to win. However, mayweather can end fight anytime he wants. He is a professional boxer. He will make a mockery out of mcgregor and im guessing 4th round knock mcgregor out. He has more accuracy and precision on landing his punches. It would be funny if mcgregor knows he is losing on paper and just kicks mayweather upside the head one time and flat knocks him out.
CM has never been 12 rounds and never been in a fight of this magnitude. If he makes it past 4 rounds he'll probably gas. The adrenaline dump alone will be too much and he's not known for his cardio anyway.
We all know there is night and day difference in MMA And Boxing. Holy Holm was a very good boxer, but is way over rated as an MMA fighter. This fight will not be worth the money because it will be as boring as the Mayweather, Pacquiao fight. McGregor is nowhere near the same caliber as a boxer. Mayweather will play it safe and dance around and keep his distance. He will out point McGregor easily. If it is done honestly. This fight is all about money. So there may be a rematch, who knows? I doubt if McGregor has a boxing license. The main reason for this fight is money. That is why Dana White is drooling all over himself. And I'm not buying that fight!
Anything's possible. Fight long enough, anyone will get knocked out. I just always hate the arrogance and pomposity of so called armchair "experts" about "The favorite." I remember A know it all like that who told me I didn't know shit when I predicted Buster Douglas Knockout of Iron Mike. I said ok, bet u 100 bucks. Weaseled out and never paid. Mad Dog
Rupe, yes Buster Douglas did beat Tyson. But this is a complete different deal. Tyson Got the Big head and fired his trainer who he had great success with. Instead of training he was partying. After his loss he was mentally destroyed. (Ronda Rousey) CM is not a boxer. He does not stand a chance. It is all about money.
that's a serious character flaw right there.....I have known people who would literally, no kidding, put you in the hospital for welching on a bet, no matter the amount of money involved.
Boxing is a tacticians sport. And Loud mouth mayweather is a great tactician. McCregor is a loud mouthed brawler that has trained a better part of his recent life for 3-5 round fights. He lacks the muscle memory conditioning to withstand 12 rounds of boxing. Training for an MMA fight develops a different muscle fiber and a different conditioning versus training for a 12 round haul. And unless he gets lucky, the fight will show that if it's not rigged.
McCregor seems to be on the list of the crowd that likes brawlers. They seem to not understand MMA fighting and boxing are two different things. And being good at boxing, means you'll have a great advantage in MMA. Being good at MMA, does very little when you enter into the ring to fight a great boxer on his terms.
If they fought 10 times, mayweather would easily win 9 of them. Anyone can win and while one punch is all it takes, you gotta land it. Something 40 plus experienced boxers have yet to do on mayweather.
I don't like either one as a fan. I Think they are both loud mouth, over paid examples of entertainment. But, if this is legit, mayweather is going to clean his click. Handily at that. The McCregor I've seen lacks any indication of having the skills necessary to even making this one close.
I don't know why I even commented here. I have no intentions of watching this. But, I have found it funny that some are missing these keys. God Bless
This is nothing more than a money making scheme. Period.
If these were heavy weights it would be more interesting but still a joke.
FM should knock him out since this is his sport. If this were MMA McG should win.
This isn't like Lebron trying to play football or Gronk trying to play basketball. One rookie mistake and the fight is over in a few seconds. Then again for $100 mill I don't think either fighter cares.
I hope they put on a good show otherwise that place might erupt if it becomes a joke or McG reverts back to MMA and throws an accidental kick.
Rupe, You cannot compare Buster Douglas win over Tyson to this "fight". Buster was a huge man and on that night, a very good boxer. Tyson was a beast that instilled fear into the hearts of every man he faced until he met Buster. Buster simply was not afraid of Tyson period. He fought him like he was any other man and frankly beat his ass. With McGregor/Mayweather you have guys from two different disciplines. While there is a chance of McGregor getting lucky with a punch, in my mind Mayweather picks him apart.
McG has NOTHING to lose and everything to gain. If he gets knocked out he will then challenge FM to a MMA fight. Another $200 mill later they are both rich and have beat each other up.
As fans what did we get? A poor fight both Boxing/MMA. Even when you have 2 brilliant boxers with different styles it can be boring because their styles clash too much.
Well I think a 40 yr. old fighter who comes out of a two year retirement giving away a 21 # advantage on fight night to a 29 yr old bull, is telling to say the least. He then employs a punchers offense of constant pursuit which he NEVER used in his previous 49 wins because he NEVER liked getting hit and could not crack an egg with his power, then proceeds to knock his opponent from pillar to post who frequently looks at the clock and for a soft spot to fall is an embarrassment. Those useless pitter patter punches CM threw were useless as FM kept coming and coming quicker and quicker. Solar Plexus and liver shots won this fight for FM early in the fight and then later brought down the curtain quickly when FM smiled after a SP shot that had CM wincing. At the end the ref asked CM how many fingers he was holding up and CM responded "Saturday". Yes he could have continued. ;-) Nothing scientific about this fight other than CM in pure boxing circles will be regarded as a club fighter at best and will be pissing blood for two weeks. The money makes it bearable of course. Stick with MMA CM because your time is up there also. Guaranteed.
Funny how people bash Conner. The kid promotes his fights better then anybody along with starting a clothing line and his own whisky line. In the end he is very respectful to his opponents while making himself a fortune. Who can put him down, certainly not me.
KPC, watch all of his MMA fights. He even apologized to Jose Aldo after beating him. Then their is the Make A Wish were he spoke with a kid dying of cancer. His mouthing off is all part of his promoting his fights hence why he pulls in more PPV dollars then any other fighter in the UFC.
God bless him in his life and his business. As a fighter he has every right to be judged and is paid handsomely for it, he knows that. As a fighter he is not very good in the game of boxing. He may be a great a person but I don't know that so I can't comment. I do know he was out of his class last night and was beaten easily by an old man who walked in like walking in on a child ,fearless. His boxing skills are absolutely terrible. There are a million club fighters who can take a punch and last all night long. The gym on Glenwood Ave. in Phildelphia alone has 3 young fighters his weight who would knock him into next week in the ring . MMA is another story. His boxing record is 0-1. His MMA record is 14-2. Tell me where all this greatness was amassed that he could command those kind of dollars. He was the great white hype and proved it. He took the money and I don't blame him one bit when so many people did bite.
Dana White was running his mouth Friday how quickly CM would knock out FM. White should have waited for the outcome before making that statement. CM needs to get back to the UFC and defend his title, lot of fighters want a title shot at him.
Rivalrys were no different in WWF wrestling and the fans ate it up. All part of promoting. Sleepy, Dana White is a promoter as well. They had to sell tickets that's what they do.
MD, This was about as easy as it gets for a boxer like FM and his style. FM is an elusive boxer who stays away from his opponent because he knows his shortcomings. He is not a powerful puncher, he never in his life would dream of mounting an attack style like he did with CM. He knew after round 1 CM could not hurt him and this "new" brave FM just walked him down as I said. Remember this was an old man in boxing. He dragged CM into the later rounds and deep water and simply drowned him. He did not breathe all night ,was fresh at 40 yrs old in round 10 and was literally unmarked. If the Ref had not stopped it CM career would have been over. FM, a boxer I personally dislike simply because of previous style of boring run and hide fights, proved what a mismatch this was. After 3 rounds FM had thrown 3 jabs that landed. His previous average after 3 rounds was 45 jabs. He simply pressed CM and stayed on top of him so he could not rest. Like I said. Watch the entire fight without the sound. This really was a blowout. FM had not stopped an opponent including some bums he fought since 2012. Getting hit with a punch is a completely different animal than getting hit by someone who KNOWS how to punch.The judges had CM 1 point behind when he got demolished in RD 10, ( we all got a good laugh out of that)which really began 7 rounds earlier and he never took a step backwards which shocked the hell out of me. First time I ever seen a FM fight that I liked because he brought the fight to CM a younger, much bigger much stronger opponent and CM could not do anything about it but take a beating. My grandson fights MMA so I was partial in my heart for CM. CM had two chances to beat FM, slim and none and when FM just walked in unafraid slim left town. The cream always come to the top eventually and you have to call a spade a spade and @ 40 yrs old this was just too easy. I forgot to say that CM is one tough SOB but being tough in the ring can be your downfall to a mumbling future if you don't have the tools to back it up.
I'd give him 3 minutes, at best, and I'd bet a months wages FM wouldn't last the first round. CM is a deadly martial artist, and he'd have FM sleeping in a matter of a minute.
It went 10 rounds because there was no need in Mayweather duking it out with a brawler. Risking a sure win by doing so. He simply used his head, then became the aggressor when McCregor no longer offered him a threat. That's just the way it is. Bluntly, McCregor stood about as much chance of beating Mayweather as most here would.
Boxing is a different game. For a reason. Hard gloved, people would die or, at the least suffer brain damage being beat on that long. With that protection of cushy padded gloves, more rounds can be fought. So, points become a factor for a technical fighter like Mayweather. He had no incentive to allow McCregor to fight the fight he wanted. And, there was a reason McCregor openly said he was going to start fast. It was his only chance to hopefully get lucky.
When you are out classed in any competition event, no amount of heritage, nationality, or heart is going to matter if the other guy is equally prepared and committed to win. That's reality and, that is how it works in a one on one sport. I'm an MMA guy too. But, no MMA fighter stands a chance against a boxer playing by their rules.
Boxing truly is an art form. I know a lot of you younger guys didn't get the chance to see it in it's hay day. And, MMA is the rage now. But, if you'd take those cushy gloves of and, turn a good boxer loose in the UFC, the KO rate would go up dramatically. It's the one area EVERY MMA fighter should be improving on. And, the reason McGregor has done so well. Even though his ability pales in comparison to a well trained boxer. It simply wasn't his game.
Mike B, I wouldn't count any body with the hand speed and ability Mayweather has, out in a MMA ring. He has the history of being weak powered. However, if you take those cushy gloves off, that fairy tale would be dismissed pretty dang quickly.
I've spent time getting beat on with both type gloves and, I'd elect to take 200 punches from a boxing glove versus the same guy hitting me once with a MMA glove.
Truth be told, Floyd Mayweather has -0- business being in the octagon, and the fight wold never be allowed to happen. Floyd simply does not possess the needed skills, and it would take far too great of a commitment from him to learn those skills..not to mention at least 3-4 years of training to even be an entry level MMA fighter.
You betcha. And CM was going to win this one too. Unless a MMA guy can submit a boxer, they'd get their teeth knocked out before it ever got started good. You fellas have spent too much time watching it and, not enough time doing it. Good night and God Bless men
WV, yep, he has got incredible hands, and maybe (just maybe) he could become proficient in Muay Thai. Still, he can't wrestle, doesn't know squat about Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do..etc.
Put him up against Donald Cerrone at 155 lbs. Unless FM could get inside, Cerrone would put him out in short order with one of his kicks..that, or just take him down and submit him.
100% agree that FM is probably the best boxer...ever, but he's got no business being in an MMA cage.
I agree. Mayweather wouldn't do it. Shouldn't do it. He just made $308 million dollars doing his thing. There is zero reasons for him to do anything different. FWIW, Mayweather is not the greatest fighter ever. Not even close. Had boxing had the following it used to, 30-40 years ago, he'd been beat to death 15 years ago. He accomplished a lot by heating most everyone in his generation. But, he is not what he and many others think he is.
All those disciplines have assets but, none outshine jiu jitzu and wrestling in MMA. However, what most EVERY MMA fighter is missing is striking ability while on his feet. Most every knockout comes from a brawl. No head movement exhibited at all by most MMA fighters. If they had the hand speed and the ability to execute it, they'd be unbeatable with a decent ground game. Or, until age or lack of desire beat him.
Anderson Silva is undoubtedly the best striker and defender the UFC has ever seen. His ground game made people stay on their feet. Where he promptly knocked their block off with his superior ability to do so. Hand striking is the key to the next great MMA guy. And, CM ability to be efficient with his hands is the very reason so many here like him. As sloppy as it is, it's efficient against his comeptition.
At least McGregor had the balls to get in there and do it.......I doubt there are many boxers who would go the other way with the best in class. I can respect him for that much.
McG gets no props for getting in the ring he was only there for the $100 million plain and simple.
He was outclassed and it's exactly what I said before the fight above. It was like watching a 5 year old taking on his High School brother. No chance unless he caught a lucky punch. FM toyed with him early so the fight wouldn't end after a few rounds and the crowd could get their moneys worth.
This is not a FM post but the fact that crossing over at this level is too hard. That's why we have only had one Bo Jackson in my lifetime.
Also, saying FM wouldn't have a chance in the octagon is true because he's never used his legs/feet. Those guys have trained for years and I have watched enough fights to know that knees and feet end it quickly.
Congrats to both sides for being genius marketers - you just killed it!
This is whats called a win, win, win, win. FM gets a win and $$
CM gains popularity and $$
Promotors, PPV, etc get $$$
Viewers get to see a couple popular guys fight. If they are surprised with how it went, they had unrealistic expectations.
The only two reasons I thought CM might win were a lucky punch or some old school fight economics resulting in him winning to set up a rematch. This was entertainment and it was a success. I was enjoying a evening at 9500' and went to bed so I could get up early and chase elk.
I have to agree with WV that if a good boxer who can punch ever hit any MMA guy with MMA gloves there would be criminal charges brought post haste. MMA guys have never been hit by someone whose life and musculature was built and honed to do one thing, that being turning over a punch. No choke hold or body kicks to train for or need to be defended against. The FM/CM fight was a indication of the strategy employed in boxing which changes against each opponents strengths and weaknesses. FM knew he himself was not a devastating puncher but discovered quickly that CM could not punch at all, at least hard enough to hurt him and his strategy quickly changed from Prey to Predator. CM realized this himself and was on his back foot all night changing his strategy to survival mode. Joe Louis said it best " you can run but you can't hide in the ring". The foregone conclusion was as the result proved: nothing was going to save him and only the official time of the knockout was unknown. They called it a TKO but everyone including the organ player was volunteering to carry the stretcher.
That said. FM would probably last the longest of all boxers in that weight class if the rules were MMA because of that run and gun style of his, that is 10 yrs ago. The end result would be FM would be taken down and choked out. No MMA guy, no matter how good would be able to hit him with any significance when he was in his prime as CM was Saturday. Somebody would shoot him, take him to the floor and the lights would go out. Ask Andrew Toney who tried crossing over and fought Randy Coulture @ a advanced age. Toney threw a punch and woke up in the dressing room in 1:42 seconds of the first round. A little irony here with FM/CM in a fight with MMA rules. FM could possibly do better than we think against a guy like CM who THINKS he can box and can punch and could make that mental mistake. Then again FM can't punch himself. I think the Cowboy when he is properly rested would put FM lights out with a switch kick right quick being able to reach out and catch him on the end of the kick.
All the bashing I gave CM about his skill as a boxer was well deserved IMO. I must give credit where credit is due. He reminded me of how tough those crazy Irish bastards were in South Philly. You could beat them unmercifully today but be ready because tomorrow was another day and they didn't quit. Tough as twisted friggin cable. I have seen many fighters take the knee or were rolling on the canvas and be counted out when they were taking a beating. CM was not going to quit hell or high water and if half the athletes had his heart they would be better for it and the fans who paid to watch them would always give them a warm applause for the courage and effort. CM will be just fine and his bank account that much better. I know for a fact he believes in his heart he did not lose, the other guy just happened to win. Nothing changes when it comes to holding their ground with the Irish. I know I married one.
Science can say that all day long. Just like it says a bumble bee can't fly. What it can't do is measure hardness. When something doesn't give, it hurts a whole lot more.
WV, You are absolutely correct. Gloves don't knock fighters senseless other fighters do. Some boxers have the ability to hit you with a straight right or left on the shortest distance plane and when they turn that punch over and catch you on the elbow lockout they will sub-plant your nose to your ear. Watch FM who can't crack an egg when he hits CM with that straight right up the middle and his arm locks out in perfect timing and becomes rigid when he makes contact. CM head just explodes backwards and FM can't even punch. Think if a true power puncher would hit you like that....goodnight.
This was just a money grab pure and simple. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole thing was staged. McGregor never loaded up on his punches and Mayweather carried him for most of the fight. Connor has lousy footwork, is very hittable and sticks his chin-up in the air asking to get cracked. Even brittle hands Floyd could have ko'd Connor if he wanted to. Part of the agreement was probably to carry Connor late into the fight so they could put on a show and not make him look bad. Connor was tagged repeatedly by Nate Diaz the first fight and Diaz is a plodder compared to Floyd. Connor decided to panic wrestle against Diaz when he was getting whipped standing. He also offered his neck and tapped as soon as Nate sunk in the choke. I can't stand either guy but anyone who knew what they were watching could tell who was outclassed the entire fight.
Yes Tyson would have been the UFC and IBO heavyweight champion. To heavily muscled and compact, with a low centered of gravity to get shot and took down easily. Plus his opponents simply wouldn't have lasted long enough trying to do it.
I watched the fight. Even though the aged FM was a mere shadow of the boxer he once was, it was clear from the 4th round on that CM had nothing for him. FM's superior boxing skills, and conditioning, were apparent. In the 9th and 10th rounds, CM looked like he was sucking air thru a straw, FM was barely breathing heavily.
FM boxed his own version of Ali's rope-a-dope. He plodded forward, chin down and gloves high, rarely throwing punches, nor taking any. Meanwhile, CM swung away with mostly ineffective jabs, followed by off-target haymakers. The results were the same as when Ali laid against the ropes and let Foreman punch himself out.
CM was clearly going for points and not attempting the lucky hay maker which I think was smart. He tried to reserve some energy and using his longer reach to land more shots. Where they weak punches yes but I think that was the game plan.
Tyson was too one dimensional to be a UFC champ. He would have 1 or 2 swings at most before he got taken down by any competent wrestler. Tyson had a ton of power but later in his career he was easily exposed by boxers with good technique who weren't afraid of him. Boxing and wrestling are still the best bases for MMA. BJJ complements wrestling and Muay Thay complements boxing. These days all of the top MMA guys have to blend several styles to be successful.
Loved the fight. Conor should have went balls to the wall the first 5 rounds instead of trying to go the distance. He was hurting Mayweather the 1st 4 rounds and won them easily. His upper cuts were wobbling Mayweather He just ran out of gas.