biggest factor giving conor trouble in r 1 was diaz check right hook hitting him when he tried to land a left power shot. he landed a few but most missed due to the check hook hitting him before he could land. the check is a shorter distance punch so it got there first usually. conor landed about 6 good power shots in r1, but ATE MANY MORE although diaz wasnt throwing ko power yet.
2nd round conor seemed to have an answer for it, he'd let nate throw the right first, slip it, and come over it with his own power shot. he had a few moments of brilliance. but got hit too often and got tired. nates knees to his body looked effective. after that clinch conor was done, as everyone could tell when he ate a big power combo and shot in...