Poirier v McGregor 3 headlines UFC 264 – less than six months after the octagon greats’ second showdown. We preview the fight below and give you our tips and best bets.
When: Sunday July 11, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Where: T-Mobile Arena
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Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier Odds
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier Preview
The pair first met at UFC 178 in 2014, McGregor winning by first-round TKO. But Poirier lost just two of his next 13 fights and stopped McGregor in the second round of their UFC 257 headliner in January with a barrage of punches.
‘Diamond’ Poirier was a $3.42 underdog but underlined his vastly improved skillset, power, patience and maturity with a comprehensive beatdown of the motor-mouthed McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ paid for his lack of ring-time, multiple retirements, weight class changes and pro boxing forays. It was his third loss in past six UFC fights – spread across almost five years.
This time around the rivals can’t be split in the head-to-head market. McGregor will likely need to finish Poirier early to get the W – something that hasn’t happened to ‘Diamond’ since his first-round KO loss to Michael Johnson in 2016. Poirier will aim to take McGregor, who hasn’t gone the distance since 2016, deeper into the contest.
A title challenge against UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira likely awaits the winner. Poirier is at his peak, while McGregor appears to be past his all-conquering best. Assuming he can avoid an early strike, Poirier holds the value in this even-money contest.
Career records:
- Poirier – 27-6 (13 by KO/TKO)
- McGregor – 22-5 (19 by KO/TKO)
Last bouts:
- Poirier def McGregor – Rd 2 TKO @ UFC 257, January 2021
- McGregor def by Poirier – Rd 2 TKO @ UFC 257, January 2021
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Dustin Poirier to win at $1.80 odds.
Method of Victory:
Method of Victory: Poirier by KO/TKO at $2.85.