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‘Six Days We Got!’- Conor McGregor Gets Hyped While Cycle-Training Ahead of UFC 264

Published 07/05/2021, 7:39 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor went on Instagram Live for the third time during a strenuous cycle-training session and interacted with fans. ‘Notorious’ was in a jovial mood as he cycled down the street at high speeds, as part of his conditioning regime. Given McGregor’s demeanor, it is clear as day that he’s ready for his upcoming fight at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor can be seen interacting with pedestrians and even challenged a fellow cyclist to a race. Additionally, he made sure to remind fans of his status as the double champion and the date that UFC 264 goes down on. McGregor screamed ‘Six days!’ and it is evident that he’s completely dialed in for the rubber match.

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McGregor seems to be having a good time with the ‘Live’ feature on Instagram as he used it the night before for the first time. The Irishman put up a post on social media wishing his followers a ‘Happy Fourth of July’ as fans flocked his car. McGregor’s post gained a lot of traction online and also served as a reminder of his star power.

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Dustin Poirier enters UFC 264 with momentum on his side as he successfully managed to stop McGregor in their last outing. He became the first man to finish Conor McGregor with strikes which is no ordinary feat. Conor McGregor knows that Poirier means business and he seems laser-focused for the rubber match.

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Notorious’ found success at different points in the second fight and even stunned Dustin Poirier on a few occasions. However, it was his inability to check Poirier’s leg kicks that ultimately cost him the win at UFC 257. If he manages to correct his past errors, he will be a massive threat to ‘The Diamond’ early on in the fight.

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However, McGregor and his camp will be wise to assume that Dustin Poirier will come in with a new game plan. UFC 264 is receiving a lot of buzz and regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the entire world will be watching the grudge match unfold.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.
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