Conor's lack of using a jab

[robjenkins2]

Will Conor's lack of a jab become problematic in this matchup? He doesn't use it very often whereas Nate does.
How will this affect the fight?

 

[superpunch]

It just struck me that wing chun could be very effective for Conor in this fight

 

[ditchbankbandit]

It's gonna be problematic when he finally faces a full camp striker. I think Nate will personally use his jab and reach to fluster Conor.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

>IF< Nate can establish the jab in this fight, things will get VERY interesting.

BOTH Diaz brothers have wicked jabs that set up their combos, and keep opponents off balance and unable to set down.

 

[coldtruth]

It's gonna be problematic when he finally faces a full camp striker. I think Nate will personally use his jab and reach to fluster Conor.

A " full camp striker"? Like Aldo, Poirier, Holloway, Siver, or Brimage?

 

[JagWar]

His kicks are his jabs.

 

[LouisBolanos]

It just struck me that wing chun could be very effective for Conor in this fight

Forget Wing Chun. Jee Kun Do is the future of MMA.

 

[ditchbankbandit]

His kicks are his jabs.

True, and if that works for him then more power to him. There are lots of guys and gals who use kicks as jabs and it seems to be a pretty good technique, especially the body kicks. But, a nice punching jab is always something worth investing in imo. I think against a good all around striker his kicks wouldn't be enough. Especially since he doesn't throw leg kicks.

 

[SlicerDM]

You guys are real confident for 3 day camp Diaz.

 

[HIGH VALUE]

He's been jabing at Nate and RDA since the change of opponent!!

 

[Jin Akutsu]

Nate will be hurt badly from something like this. I think this may change the fight.

Both of these strikes.

This:

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This:

 

[Sakuraba808]

Conor doesn't throw jabs, he feints them which is more effective. If you understand technical boxing Conor punches under jabs, Diaz always throws a long jab and follows it up with a 1-2 combination. You will see Conor feint is right hand and as soon as Diaz throws that right jab Conor is going to step inside and throw a hook or uppercut under. If Nate can throw his 1-2 combo and step outside of Conor's lead foot he can avoid getting countered when Conor steps in, but we all know Nate just likes to stand around after combos for some reason. I've always wanted to see how good Nate reacts to being counter punched and he is fighting a really technical guy in McGregor can't wait.

 

[superpunch]

wrong post?

 

[sidecheckkick]

Forget Wing Chun. Jee Kun Do is the future of MMA.

lmao

 

[superpunch]

Forget Wing Chun. Jee Kun Do is the future of MMA.

Why do they just stop after the chain blocking and throw 1 pitty patter slap and pretend that's a fight ending strike?

They're blocking like 1000 strikes at blazing speed then tap the dude's face and pretend like that's going to decapitate the other guy and the fight's over.

 

[MYSTXRIVL]

jab is useless in mma, fighters who rely on it too much get no kos and easily countered

 

[BokaBokte]

If Nate establishes the jab he will get a spinning back kick to the liver.
That being said, WAR NATE!!!!!

 

[LouisBolanos]

Why do they just stop after the chain blocking and throw 1 pitty patter slap and pretend that's a fight ending strike?

They're blocking like 1000 strikes at blazing speed then tap the dude's face and pretend like that's going to decapitate the other guy and the fight's over.

Why are you asking a bum like me? I just sit on my couch and post media shit on my neighbor's wifi. I don't know shit.

 

[Jin Akutsu]

If Nate establishes the jab he will get a spinning back kick to the liver.
That being said, WAR NATE!!!!!

We see it the same way.

 

[Kotoamatsukami]

jab is useless in mma, fighters who rely on it too much get no kos and easily countered