I'm starting to change my view on this fight. I'm starting to like the match up. First off, they can both trash talk in English. that's a plus.
Mendes pretty much laid out his game plan and says Conor won't be doing any striking when he's on his back. Conor says he'll gas Mendes out and then pummel him with strikes coming from anywhere. It's going to be the classic striker versus wrestler match up. Much like Joanna J. if Conor can stuff some of the take downs I think he'll be able to pick his shots when they stand.