Quote (Lethdar @ Apr 7 2018 10:41pm)
I don't think Conor has al's grit. Al weathered the storm for 2 rounds and although he defended TD's in the later rounds, I think Khabib wasn't making it much of his focus anymore when he realized he could just spam jab. I doubt Conor would have the heart or gas tank to get Khabib in the later rounds. + Khabib simply wouldn't make standing an option considering Conor's striking in comparison with his bjj.
Both tony and max have what it takes imo. Both could keep it standing in later rounds imo maybe catching Khabib with a ko and they'd survive just fine on the ground, Tony possibly catching Khabib with a sub.
I think Khabib is built for a 3 round fight. Any fight he's in is still going to end up being close or back n forth cus I feel like he'll always do well in the first two if not 3. If he ends up losing in the next few fights it'll be a late ko.
Yeah I think his gas tank is still in question, but usually it doesn't matter because like you said he gains the cardio advantage by dominating the earlier rounds. I also agree Tony would be a better match up vs Khabib than Mcgregor would be.