The main fight of UFC 264, which takes place this Saturday (10), in Las Vegas (USA), is stirring not only the spirits of Ultimate fans, but also athletes in the world of MMA. Exclusively for the SUPER FIGHTS, five fighters gave their guesses about who will win in the trilogy between Dustin poirier e Conor McGregor in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg.).
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Charles do Bronx, UFC lightweight champion
“Dustin (Poirier) has evolved more than Conor (McGregor) in recent times. Come looking for new things. But I still think Conor's first and second rounds are very complicated. It's a complicated and tough fight. Whoever is most prepared will make it happen. Conor will be very focused for the fight. Like it or not, he is coming off a defeat. He has all this pressure and I think it’s going to be a war,” said Do Bronx.
Renato Moicano, Ultimate fighter
“I think it will be Dustin. If I had to put my money into it, I would put it into it. But I do not know. It's difficult to bet against McGregor. The UFC wants him to always win, right? So much so that he has this much revenge. I don't know. He has a lot of luck too – against (José) Aldo, (Nate) Diaz, Eddie Alvarez. He's such a star. I don't know if it's luck. But I think Dustin will win again”, said Moicano.
Raoni Barcelos, Brazilian rooster promise
“I root for Dustin too. I spent time at American Top Team and Dustin was the only person who welcomed me very well. He always talked to me in the morning and we trained together. Fighting Conor is always difficult. He's already shown everyone that he's the man. Anything can happen in the fight, but Dustin showed in the last fight that his boxing is very sharp. I believe it's going to be a 'fight' and I'm going to root for Dustin”, said Barcelos.
Roberto Satoshi, RIZIN champion
“McGregor has a chance, but for the money he won, he won’t be the same. Unfortunately, we will never see the 'hunting McGregor' of old again. I admire and respect him a lot, but I believe that Poirier will win in this fight”, said Satoshi.
Bruno Souza, LFA competitor
“I also think Poirier beats McGregor by decision. I think Poirier can take Conor into a longer and more exhausting fight. If the fight is short, it would be more for Conor, but Poirier can also knock out. So, as much as people say that McGregor didn't take Poirier seriously, we have to go by logic. In my opinion, Poirier takes the decision”, explained Souza.
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