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The big moment is coming. Just a few days away from one of the biggest Ultimate events of the year, Dustin poirier e Conor McGregor are ready to exchange forces in the UFC 264, which takes place this Saturday (10). Before that, the fighters will participate in a press conference, which will take place this Thursday (8), in Las Vegas (USA), starting at 21 pm (Brasília time). The expectation is to know whether there will be provocations from both sides.

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Dana White (left) and Conor McGregor (right) at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @thenotoriousmma

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The weekend will mark the completion of a historic trilogy for Ultimate. The clash will be the second meeting between the lightweights (up to 70,3kg) in the 2021 season.

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The rivalry between the athletes began in 2014, when both played at featherweight (up to 65,7kg). On that occasion, McGregor got the better of him and ran over 'Diamante' in the first round.

More than six years later, Poirier returned the knockout with interest. With a victory on the fast track in the second stage, the North American overtook the Irishman and defended the first position in the division's ranking.

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In addition to ending the dispute between the combatants once and for all, the confrontation could define who will be the first challenger for the belt. Charles of the Bronx. The Brazilian even guaranteed his presence at this weekend's show.