Conor McGregor Vs. Dustin Poirier: With less than 20 days remaining for the ultimate bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poitier to initiate, the status of the match is still unclear.
When Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to hung-up his gloves at UFC 254, and in the wake of that Conor McGregor Vs. Dustin Poirier became official, many raised questions about whether it will be for the vacant Lightweight title. However, all the speculations were quashed by UFC president Dana White, who still hopes to persuade an obstinate Khabib. But, now with only a few days left for the January Pay-Per-View to arrive, UFC is seemingly ruminating over or has decided to make the UFC 257 main event a title fight.
On Monday, Many members of the MMA community revealed their respective chats with UFC’s official Instagram handle and highlighted a particular message that produces major speculation about the forthcoming match being for the title.
Cats out the bag https://t.co/ordzVowe1u pic.twitter.com/OZBC3vPWa3
— Blaine Henry – Fight Library (@BlaineHenryTFL) January 5, 2021
While if indeed it is the case then a declaration from UFC is due. But, keeping in mind the time frame an announcement can be made soon.
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Conor McGregor Vs. Dustin Poitier: Odds
Given that it is a rematch and the Mystic Mac stood tall in the last meeting, therefore the odds are in favor of Conor McGregor. However, since that fight, which took place in 2014, Dustin Poitier has built an impressive resume and he is currently the No.2 Lightweight in UFC.
So, as the fighters are in isolation, training to bring out their A-game, at this point only conjectures can be drawn about the ultimate result. Though the odds and conjectures will not matter on the day as the unsaid rule of the sport states, on the day the fighter who makes better adjustments eventually prevails.
When it comes to it being a title fight, the match may or may not give a titleholder but it is still a high stake fight and if not for the gold then it will certainly bring out the new no.1 contender.
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