Just because Conor hasn't gone the distance doesn't mean he can't he just finishes all his opponents ala holloway 
SurgicalGloves - I think Conor wins this fight in the first round in a stoppage that echoes the Brimage fight.Yes the upper cut is key. I have thread somewhere around here making this exact point.
That uppercut.
I still lean towards chad though
Conor has every possible advantage a man can have for this fight. Mendes will not win.
Super Saiyan God Vegeta -bmoney -A win for Conor does a lot more for the UFC than a win for MendesBetwithme - I love this fight. I'll be so disappointed if Connor loses. No one will be happy if he does...except mendes of course.I actually think a lot of people will be happy
I agree with this completely
but I expect Mendes to win fairly handily
Russ -I agree that a win for McGregor would do more for the UFC..however, I also think a lot of people would be happy to see Mendes whoop his ass.Super Saiyan God Vegeta -bmoney -A win for Conor does a lot more for the UFC than a win for MendesBetwithme - I love this fight. I'll be so disappointed if Connor loses. No one will be happy if he does...except mendes of course.I actually think a lot of people will be happy
I agree with this completely
but I expect Mendes to win fairly handily
drugXtest - i think if he stuffs chads takedowns i think he could pick him apart but you can't forget why chad is ranked where he is, personally these are my favorites fights when you can really see a winner until they fight so excited can't wait!!!!!!I think he's gotta fight someone with a full camp to truly prove himself, even tho Mendez is always in shape and a proven killer.
p.s. i wanted this fight more than aldo so if connor does win he truly has proved him self.
Chimp vision -drugXtest - i think if he stuffs chads takedowns i think he could pick him apart but you can't forget why chad is ranked where he is, personally these are my favorites fights when you can really see a winner until they fight so excited can't wait!!!!!!I think he's gotta fight someone with a full camp to truly prove himself, even tho Mendez is always in shape and a proven killer.
p.s. i wanted this fight more than aldo so if connor does win he truly has proved him self.
The excuses are already starting.
I think the Chad takes this. Mendes aldo 2 showed mendes' skill against elite competation. I cant say that about connor. We will find out soon.
Sir Psycho Sexy - Conor is going to Monster Chad. 5 inch height advantage, 8 inch reach advantage. I doubt Chad will even land one takedown. Conor will be stronger in the clinch.Every fighter chad has fought in the ufc has had a reach advantage on him...he's still 8 and 2 in the ufc with his only loses to jose aldo.. I dont think reach is going to be a factor when conors laying on his back being smashed with elbows and punches