I don't know why anybody should be surprised by this. In his last couple fights he's fought, or was set to fight
- Nate, BJJ black belt
- RDA, BJJ 3rd degree black belt
- Aldo, BJJ black belt and multi-time grappling medalist/world champ
- Mendes, very decorated NCAA Division I wrestler
- Poirier, BJJ brown belt
- Brandao, BJJ 2nd degree black belt
Anybody acting like McGregor hasn't been preparing for extremely talented grapplers for the last like 3-4 years are kidding themselves. He should have confidence on his skill on the ground, he's literally been preparing for guys who should be able to win their fights on the ground. He can't just be walking into the cage thinking he's just going to KO them and that'd be it, there was always the very real possibility that any of these guys might submit or outgrapple him.