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Conor McGregor's Grappling Skills in the Octagon
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2:01:37 - 2:06:53 (05:16)

Nate Diaz's lack of defense against Conor McGregor's X-guard sweep doesn't necessarily prove his high level grappling skills, as Diaz may have simply relied on his superior jujitsu abilities off the bottom. McGregor's base in karate is often overlooked, and his ability to corral and lead his opponents into his striking range has proven successful in the past.

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A breakdown of Conor McGregor's fighting style, identifying his base in karate and his movement and distance management skills, both key factors in setting people up for his left hand.
2:01:37 - 2:04:01 (02:24)
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Conor McGregor
Summary

A breakdown of Conor McGregor's fighting style, identifying his base in karate and his movement and distance management skills, both key factors in setting people up for his left hand.

Chapter
Conor McGregor's Grappling Skills in the Octagon
Episode
#143 – John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The admiration for Conor McGregor could stem from his ability to crack the puzzle of his opponents, despite being an underdog in some of his fights.
2:04:01 - 2:05:54 (01:53)
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Conor McGregor
Summary

The admiration for Conor McGregor could stem from his ability to crack the puzzle of his opponents, despite being an underdog in some of his fights. However, some people might disagree with his ranking without enough belt defenses.

Chapter
Conor McGregor's Grappling Skills in the Octagon
Episode
#143 – John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The people who came from Ireland to see Conor McGregor fight at a Las Vegas event single-handedly set the market for hotel room prices and airline tickets that weekend.
2:05:54 - 2:06:53 (00:59)
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Conor McGregor
Summary

The people who came from Ireland to see Conor McGregor fight at a Las Vegas event single-handedly set the market for hotel room prices and airline tickets that weekend.

Chapter
Conor McGregor's Grappling Skills in the Octagon
Episode
#143 – John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast