What would you think if Dustin just held Conor against the fence

[elwani]

Like GSP's strategy against BJ in their second fight, a strategy that already seemed to work for Nate against Conor.

EDIT

I mean if this is how DP wins would you be impressed with DP for using a smart strategy or pissed off with him for making the fight boring?

 

[SHAZAM]

Snoozeman strategy

 

[GangGangGang]

I would think that clinching is an aspect of MMA and it is what it is. What would you think if Conor subbed Dustin via flying calf slicer?

 

[7th]

whatever works

 

[dragonsfly]

I don't know if he will pose such tactics on Conor he could just knock him out or take him down

 

[elwani]

I would think that clinching is an aspect of MMA and it is what it is. What would you think if Conor subbed Dustin via flying calf slicer?

I would think that's highly unusual, whereas if Dustin held Conor against the fence I would think that's not a surprising strategy given who he's fighting.

 

[Jose Beehive]

I'd be like "Dude came in with a smart game plan "

Very high Fight IQ

Effective strategy Dustin, good stuff.

Diamonds are formed under pressure

 

[JonJonesLost3times]

Like GSP's strategy against BJ in their second fight, a strategy that already seemed to work for Nate against Conor.

It didn’t work for diaz. Mcgregor used all the clinching in the second fight to rest so the clinching saved him
In the first fight Nate had rocked him and was just beating him up at all times he didn’t hold him
However it’s a good idea

 

[sampuncher]

I'd laugh, Conor would be gassed by the end of round 1.

 

[MrCoffee]

Shoulders.

 

[Mr 2000's]

i would be happy because ufc 257 promotion is ignoring Oliveira 8 fight win streak

 

[hbombfromhell]

When Conor gasses his skill level goes down to Chris Leben without the power so he better not gas.

 

[Nada.]

It wont work. Conors clinch game is underrated. They have the same size and Conor is probably stronger to some extent at least in the first 3 rounds.

Also Dustin ain't some Clinch wizard.

 

[andrejxvii]

I'd think damn this is a shit fight.

 

[Nova44]

I think (regardless of whether it is true or not) if you want Khabib to come back and fight you that isn't the way to do it.

If you want to win by the safe means, then sure go for it.

 

[Luthien]

Tank his career and legacy
+ Lose most of his fans for a none title fight, sounds brilliant
Bald-father Dana is going to go bananas, expect to hear Dustin will never headline a card again!!
Dustin fights a few times on the prelims before getting cut in 2023

 

[Bogeyman]

Very much doubt he'd be able to.

 

[Castiglione]

Lol Conor would bully this small man around the cage if Dustin wants to clinch.

 

[GUY]

I would think nothing, probably just feel bored

 

[fight_fiend]

Khabib would be looking to the co main for a reason to come back then I guess.