Dustin Poirier Questions Conor McGregor's Readiness for Max Holloway Fight
Dustin Poirier claims Conor McGregor will avoid Max Holloway’s signature point down like he did

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Dustin Poirier expresses doubts about Conor McGregor's physical condition ahead of his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11. Poirier recalls his own experience with Holloway's signature point down tactic, suggesting McGregor may struggle if the fight goes the distance.
- 01Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC on July 11 at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
- 02Dustin Poirier, a former rival of McGregor, doubts his readiness to compete against Holloway's pace.
- 03Poirier recalls his own fight with Holloway, highlighting the challenge of facing Holloway's speed in the final moments.
- 04Current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria supports McGregor in this matchup.
- 05McGregor enters this fight as the biggest underdog of his career.
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Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is scheduled for July 11 at UFC 329, where he will face Max Holloway. UFC president Dana White confirmed the fight, but doubts surround McGregor's physical readiness. Dustin Poirier, who has fought both fighters, expressed skepticism about McGregor's ability to keep up with Holloway, especially if the fight goes the distance. Poirier shared his own experience from his last fight against Holloway, where he avoided engaging in a risky exchange in the final seconds, illustrating the challenge Holloway presents with his speed and tactical prowess. Poirier noted that if the bout reaches the last moments, McGregor may not be in shape to respond to Holloway's signature point down move, which gives opponents a chance to land a final shot. Despite being the underdog, McGregor is not entirely dismissed, with support from current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
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