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(Pocket-lint) - We’re barely a month into 2021 and the UFC is already preparing to serve up what could be one of the PPVs of the year on ESPN+ with one of the most anticipated rematches sitting right at the summit of the card. Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor, arguably MMA’s biggest star, returns to the Octagon almost a year to the day to face off against Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier in a lightweight rematch that could tempt current UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for one last fight. When does Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 2 start? UFC 257 takes place on 24 January, 2021 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ....
UFC Tips: Conor McGregor to make quick work of Dustin Poirier Conor McGregor returns to the ring for UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and John Balfe is backing him to make a fast start against American opponent Dustin Poirier. Once again fighting at his ideal weight of 155lbs, McGregor is the most potent striking threat in the lightweight division. His ability to read his opponent is unparalleled in mixed martial arts, as is his ability to land from practically every angle. It s said that doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result is the mark of insanity. As ....
Jan 18, 2021 Paid in Full. The mantra incoming UFC 257 headliner, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier beats his drum to. Looking to right a six-year-old wrong this Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, the Lafayette bruiser welcomes past rival, ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor in a potential lightweight title eliminator. Spoils are massive for the victor, particularly if either shine, with current undisputed titleholder, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov dangling the carrot of a potential return if he witnesses “ blood and guts” war with his past opponent. Eager for a battle of attrition, the American Top Team staple has made remarkable alterings to his approach, embarking on a fantastic run of his own following his UFC 178 knockout defeat to McGregor which also spelt his final featherweight foray. ....
Lightweight division mainstay, Paul ‘The Irish Dragon’ Felder has yet to be contacted about a potential outing against fan favourite, Nate Diaz who is slated for an Octagon return at lightweight this year. And whilst fans clamour to see the two matched together, Felder has no knowledge of a potential offer, but detailed how he’d “ absolutely love” to share the Octagon with the Stockton native. Replacing a staph ridden Islam Makhachev on short-notice at UFC Vegas 14 in November, moving from the commentary booth to the Octagon the Philidelphia favourite made the 155-pound limit in a five-round main event, tackling former lightweight best, Rafael dos Anjos. Despite dropping a split decision defeat to the Niterol native, Felder retained his #8 rank at 155-pounds, and received major plaudits for stepping in and saving a card which was close to being shelved. ....
Khabib Names McGregor, Poirier, And Makhachev As The Three Best Lightweights In The UFC Dec 29, 2020 Undefeated, undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov has shared his thoughts on the current state of affairs at 155-pounds, listing arch-rival, ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor, former-foe, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier, and teammate, Islam Makhachev as the best of the crop in the current climate. Despite his retirement immediately following UFC 254 in October, Khabib remains the undisputed king of the lightweights according to the UFC, with the Russian sambo-specialist sat atop the promotion’s pound-for-pound rankings as well, dislodging former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. ....