I agree with that and actually said it in way less detail in my first reply to you. Without looking, I mentioned something about he can take anybody to sambo hell no problem. I agree that to facilitate his goal, to beast rape you on the ground, his stand up is ok.
But he comes in all stiff and tall when he closes the distance. These are the times in fights that Khabib does get popped, and in my opinion, if/when he eventually loses, it'll be cuz he gets ko'd, not cuz he's out-wrestled.
I don't believe for a second that McGregor stops his takedowns all match, but what if a fresh McGregor somehow does stuff a few early when his striking is still crisp? Every single fight starts on the feet.
AND FOR FUCKS SALES, HE TRAINS AT AK-fucking-A!!!!! YOU GOTTA AGREE A LITTLE THAT HE SHOULD ACCIDENTALLY EVEN BE A BETTER STRIKER THAN HE IS!!! As far as I know, combat sambo includes striking. You gotta agree a little that he sucks striking wise and he should be better for the simple fact that he does get hit.