D. Poirier (photo) was defeated by C. McGregor in 2014. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Since Conor McGregor has become an MMA phenomenon, many athletes want a piece of the Irish legend. On the 23rd, at UFC 257, Dustin poirier will have the dream opportunity to exchange forces against the Irishman for the second time in his career. After defeat in the first attempt, the North American does not hide his excitement and promises a violent confrontation in the biggest event of the month.
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“If you're talking about strategy, what I want for both of us is for us to be dripping blood, hurting and suffering right at the beginning of the fight. Then we can find out who the real fighter is. This is what I want. I want to be bleeding in the first minute of the first round”, said the North American, to 'This Past Weekend'.
Defeated by McGregor in 2014, when they were still playing at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), there is no doubt that Dustin is a different fighter today. Since then, the athlete has remained in the lightweight elite and even won the interim division title. Thus, the reunion with the 'Notório' will say a lot about the evolution of the two combatants.
“I want us to be bleeding and need to dig deep to see who is better, who would like to be there more, because there is no safety net. I want to be there and I know that. I want to find out if he (McGregor) wants it too”, he concluded.
Current number two in the category ranking led by Khabib Nurmagomedov, Poirier has not performed since July 2020, when he overcame Dan Hooker in one of the most exciting fights of last season. McGregor, in turn, will make his return to the Octagon after a year away. In his last commitment, the Irishman ran over Donald Cerrone No. UFC 246.
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