D. Poirier (left) and C. McGregor (right) starred in the main fight of the UFC 257. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
About to happen, the trilogy between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier promotes great discussion about who will be the winner in the UFC 264 this Saturday (10). In an interview with the North American channel 'Helen Yee Sports', when asked about the subject, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Michael Bisping He tried to praise the Irishman, but named the North American as the favorite for the fight.
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“Well, I believe that (the trilogy) favors Dustin poirier, because they just fought and he knocked him out. They are tied. However, when McGregor knocked out, it happened a long time ago at featherweight. Poirier's striking skills have improved. I believe that because of everything that happened in the last fight, I consider Poirier the favorite. Still, you can’t underestimate McGregor,” said Bisping.
After being defeated by Poirier, McGregor soon asked for a rematch and wanted to do the trilogy afterwards. And, for Bisping, the Irishman's courage must be respected.
“We need to respect what he did to get back into the octagon and face someone who just defeated him. Fight the same person again, just to regain your confidence and increase your success. It’s something that requires a lot of courage”, concluded the Englishman.
The fight between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier It is considered, by many, as the greatest trilogy in the history of the sport. In the first duel, which took place in 2014, the Irishman knocked him out in the first round. On the other hand, in the rematch that took place in January this year, the American managed to dethrone him in the third round.
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