Published 11:29 IST, July 9th 2021
Conor McGregor attempts to kick Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 press conference
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier head to head record is currently locked at 1-1 with the final chapter deciding as to who will reign supreme amongst the two.
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Cor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier trilogy is two days away and Mcgregor's latest action during pre-match press conference has ded more spice to upcoming fight. With bout between two currently locked at 1-1, final chapter which will be fought in T-Arena, Las Vegas will give a clear picture of who will reign supreme amongst two. McGregor h won against Poirier back in September 2014, but ‘ Diamond’ (Poirier) got his revenge in January this year.
Cor McGregor unleashes kick on Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 pre-match press conference
Ahe of UFC 264 fight both fighters faced off in pre-match press conference which ended with McGregor attempting to get a kick on Poirier. In video which was uploed on UFC Twitter handle, UFC president Dana White can be seen trying to keep both McGregor and Poirier away from each or, however, Irish fighter unleashed his dely left kick which seems to have hit White rar than his opponent.
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During press conference, Dustin Poirier was asked about his thoughts regarding his fight against McGregor to which he said that he is facing a man who he has alrey defeated and is capable of doing it once again. On or hand, McGregor said that he loves to come in UFC defy odds and do unthinkable to put up a great show. Ahe of fight McGregor spoke to ESPN in a video interview in which he claimed "I'm coming in to kill this man," McGregor said. "I'm coming in with vicious intent here. Mortar shots. What else can I say? That's way it is. ... I'm looking to take this man out cold."
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Cor McGregor involves Dustin Poirier wife Jolie Poirier ahe of big fight
On Wednesday Cor McGregor took to Twitter and posted a screenshot of what looks like an Instagram direct mess request from Dustin Poirier wife, Jolie Poirier. It is still t clear wher screenshot of mess is even real. Foxsports in ir article has reported that Cor McGregor Dustin Poirier wife Jolie Porieir have some history with former fearweight and lightweight double-champion champion agreeing to donate $500,000 to Poirier’s charity, Good Fight Foundation. Jolie was grateful for his kindness and personally thanked McGregor backst after fight. Speaking about incident Jolie said, "I just wanted to say thank you so much,".
Credit: @UFC / Twitter
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11:29 IST, July 9th 2021