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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.
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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.