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Conor McGregor looking to squash wrestling doubts, 'dominate' Chad Mendes in grappling

Since embarking on his UFC career, Conor McGregor has been fed a steady diet striking technicians - and he's outmatched them all. He's conquered the long-limbed distance orientated fighter, (Max Holloway) the wild brawler, (Diego Brandao) the short, stout kickboxer (Dennis Siver) and the well-rounded, jack of all trades in Dustin Poirier. But there's one prototype McGregor has yet to challenge: The Wrestler.

Many have criticized the brash Irishman for eluding the grapple-heavy fighters of the featherweight division, but that's all about to change on July 11. A wrestling bull now stands in the way of McGregor achieving his lifelong dream of capturing UFC gold.