UFC lightweight Conor McGregor posted a Father’s Day post that has got the attention of the MMA community. In classic ‘Notorious’ fashion, McGregor, in his post wishing everyone a ‘Happy Father’s Day’, added a caveat to his wish. Fans of McGregor have come to expect nothing less from the brash and outspoken Irishman.
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Furthermore, McGregor’s post has also garnered attention due to the fact that he is seen sporting a black eye. Conor McGregor is less than three weeks away from his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier and it’s clear he’s getting ready. The scrap is McGregor’s opportunity to clinch bragging rights and secure a title shot against Charles Oliveira.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: Dustin Poirier reacts after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
It’s well known that McGregor ramps up the intensity of his training in the weeks leading up to a massive fight. Many see the bout as a ‘Do or Die’ scrap for McGregor as he’s coming off a violent TKO defeat. Another stoppage loss could potentially cause irreparable damage to his star power going forward.
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UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 2- Rewind
McGregor came into the second fight against Dustin Poirier off a KO win that came back in 2014. However, Poirier had undergone a massive transformation since then and was shaping up to be a championship-caliber lightweight. ‘The Diamond’ showed his mettle in the rematch by implementing the perfect game plan.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: (R-L) Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
After eating some heavy shots from McGregor, Dustin Poirier exploited the Irishman’s wide stance. He chopped away at Conor McGregor’s lead leg until ‘Notorious’ was practically immobilized on the feet. Dustin Poirier then landed a series of precise shots to McGregor’s dome as he was visibly compromised on the feet.
The visual of seeing Conor McGregor slumped up against the cage was something that fight fans couldn’t have envisioned a few years back. However, he’s going up against a much-improved version of Dustin Poirier who is confident he can replicate his success. There’s no doubt that the entire world will tune in for the career-defining trilogy set for July 10.
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