Conor is an interesting character, and let's be honest - a fun and talented fighter. I like watching Poirier as well, but I'm more interested in seeing Conor advance in his career.
I'm a tad bit surprised at the odds on this one. I figured it'd be a bit closer than a -250 conor advantage. I want him to win, but hope he doesn't sleep on Poirier. I think he's incredibly talented and could be a future champion for sure. I'm incredibly psyched for this fight.
I always want the more exciting fighter to win. This time however I will make an exception for the simple reason of observing Conno'ts rhetoric after he loses. I can't wait to hear him talk after a loss. Should be comedy gold in whatever direction he decides to take it.
Usually I'm against brash talking fighters, but Connor's story and rise resonates with me. He doesn't fight defensively, he doesn't back track, and he does exactly what he says. To me that's s1 with supreme confidence and potentially championship qualities down the road. During the press conference staredown DP did look reserved. I think CM will overwhelm DP to a TKO win by the end of the 1st or 2nd round. He fights at an incredible pace that nobody can keep up. Dude goes the full 'sprint'...I dunno how he does it. If he could theoretically keep that up for five rounds then he would be up there with Nick Diaz, Cain and GSP in terms of conditioning.
The Irish king will smash Poirer. His striking is ELITE. Poirer's already mentally defeated. McGregor genuinely believes he's the best fighter in the world, he has a confidence about him you only see once in a blue moon. I think he's some thing special personally.
He's not in the UFC to take part, he's here to take over.
His ground game/wrestling/gas tank is all up for debate but I think if there is one thing you can say without question about Conor is that his striking IS Elite.
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