WHO EARNS A TITLE SHOT? CONOR VS DUSTIN III!
MYSTIC MAC TAKES OVER
One of the most iconic fighters in the UFC 178 was emerging on September 27, 2014. The fight between Conor and Poirier set the stage for Mystic Mac to take over of the feather weight division! The built up to the fight had drama and great trash taking from Conor. They were at each other for weeks, they finally met in the center of the octagon. Conor came out strong and finished the fight in under 2 minutes of the first fight.
REDEMPTION IS SWEET
The stage was set, Conor McGregor, Mystic Mac returns to the octagon and Poirier has a chance to redeem himself. All questions answered at UFC 257 in this anticipated rematch. Poirier started the round with leg kicks and eventually took Conor down. They kept each other pinned at the cage an exciting first round. Poirier calf kicks were adding up and they were evident in Conor’s stiff stance. Poirier moving around comfortable and confident, crushing Conor’s leg. The leg kicks allowed Poirier to close the distance and started pouring combinations. A big left hand hurt Conor and that was it.
SETTLE THE SCORE
What can we expect in the anticipated trilogy between Poirier vs Conor III. Lets look at the stats Poirier is the more active of the two. The big question is how will Conor adjust his game plan. He needs to add grappling to his arsenal. Poirier needs to do the same thing but add combinations to his leg kicks. Poirier has to bring the pressure and take him down early to make Conor work. Dustin Poirier looking to stamp this trilogy with a win!
Its going to be an exciting fight we could see Poirier submit Conor this time around.
UFC 264
Saturday July 10, 2021
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