IDK. Mendes still doesn't have a full training camp behind him. And I don't think Mcgregor's defensive wrestling is that bad to the point where Mendes will smother him all five rounds. Mendes cannot fukk with Connor on the feet. He doesn't have the reach nor the skillset that would trouble Mcgregor. I think there's a reason why he was chosen over Edgar, who is much more accomplished and has a style that would easily beat connor
theres no proof that his ground game is even average for a ufc fighter, nobody has tested him so far.
if you dont have a full training camp, the best way to go is to the ground, stay on top and wear him out.
im really intrigued by this fight, we dont know how mendes will attack him, i feel that it would be a mistake for him to stand with him because im banking mcgregors ground game isnt ready for a top tier guy.