Rival Dustin Poirier Favors Conor McGregor to Beat Top 5 Lightweight Star: “I Would Put Money on Conor”

Dustin Poirier, the former interim lightweight champion, is currently recovering from his last fight. Despite the setback, ‘Diamond‘ put on a valiant performance, overcoming the zealous Michael Chandler. The bout was highly entertaining, showcasing the skill and determination of both fighters.

Chandler is now looking for his next opponent, and there is one name that stands out: Conor McGregor. Poirier and McGregor have a storied UFC history in the octagon, having fought each other three times. In addition, on two of those occasions, Poirier emerged victorious, proving that he knows how to defeat McGregor.

Poirier’s experience and knowledge of McGregor’s fighting style give him a unique insight into what it takes to come out on top in a fight against him. This knowledge could prove invaluable for anyone looking to challenge McGregor in the future. Thus, Poirier’s perspective on the mega fight is highly relevant considering his fights with both.

Dustin Poirier predicts Conor McGregor to beat Michael Chandler

When it comes to the potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, many fans and analysts have weighed in on who they think would come out on top. One voice that carries significant weight in this discussion is that of Dustin Poirier, the former interim lightweight champion.

He said, “You know if he does wrestle heavy to avoid the striking with Conor, he’s going to slow down a bit, and he’ll be more in front of Conor and able to get touched. I would put money on Conor if the fight happens.”

Poirier favors Conor McGregor in this matchup, citing his timing as a major factor. However, he acknowledges that the layoff for McGregor might play a role but ultimately feels that Chandler’s tendency to be hittable, combined with McGregor’s longer reach, would put him at a disadvantage. Poirier also noted that Chandler has a tendency to slow down as the fight goes on, which could play in McGregor’s favor. Overall, Poirier still sees McGregor as the favorite in this matchup.

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Poirier: I really wanted to fight …

Many fighters have a wishlist of opponents they would like to face in the octagon, and for Dustin Poirier, one name stood out above the rest: Nate Diaz. Poirier and Diaz have had a storied rivalry, and Poirier has publicly stated that he had hoped to fight Diaz before he left the UFC. Despite their best efforts, the fight never came to fruition.

He said, “Man, I really wanted to fight Nate [Diaz] before he left the company. You know we tried to make it happen a few times. It just never came together. Something always happened.

Despite his disappointment, Poirier is remaining focused on the present and future. He admitted that he is not currently sure who he wants to fight next, and that the fighters currently on the roster are not immediately jumping out to him.

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