Dodson looked like a Mike Tyson mini-me, both in build and in the way he worked that uppercut... once he landed the first one he just kept driving it home [Reply]
Agreed, after seeing that first fight, Diaz looks like a terrible matchup. Conor will always have a chance because of his murderous left, but I don't think his issue was just stamina as he claims. Even if he paces himself, he faces one of the best boxers in the UFC who is also a legit Gracie black belt. [Reply]
Originally Posted by alnorth:
Agreed, after seeing that first fight, Diaz looks like a terrible matchup. Conor will always have a chance because of his murderous left, but I don't think his issue was just stamina as he claims. Even if he paces himself, he faces one of the best boxers in the UFC who is also a legit Gracie black belt.
That's the key for me. Nate is long, and a fantastic boxer. He's also better on the ground than just about anybody not a Gracie BB. Conor would have to land that one punch KO. IIRC Nate's been ko'd but it was an accumulation and not the one shot Mac would need. [Reply]
Again, I don't believe it, but Conor was cageside at the Joao Carvalho fight. Its possible that may have affected him more than anyone expected. [Reply]