In this episode of State of the Meta, Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles takes center stage as Drew breaks down ONE Fight Night 38’s generational clash. He explores each legend’s style, career arc, and signature weapons (from Marcelo’s pressure, wrestle-ups, and guillotines to Giles’ K-guard leg-lock traps), while examining age narratives, meta trends, and realistic paths to victory for both icons.

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Watch Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles on ONE Fight Night 38:
https://www.onefc.com/events/onefightnight38

Resources discussed in this episode:

Longform Marcelo Garcia game breakdown:
https://youtu.be/GzLx2PgI9zw

Marcelo Garcia comeback match:
https://youtu.be/jPQdaNkx3ps

Lachlan Giles' famous ADCC run:
https://youtu.be/KoPxgjLbJmA

Lachlan Giles breaking down Marcelo Garcia passing:
https://youtu.be/bbjdRwWiQgk

Lachlan Giles highlights:
https://youtu.be/o_qsoJeroNg

Marcelo Garcia highlights:
https://youtu.be/PkgR767YgFk

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