UFC superstar Conor McGregor revealed via social media that his new approach to defeating Dustin Poirier in the assumed third fight later this year would include him checking the American’s leg kicks. Poirier defeated McGregor by knockout in the second round at UFC 257 on January 23, and McGregor plans on getting revenge in the rematch by being better prepared for the devastating calf kicks Poirier used to turn the tide.
McGregor posted, “Guys I’m gonna cheque the leg kick”.
Guys I’m gonna cheque the leg kick
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 3, 2021
Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Seems Likely
McGregor defeated Poirier by knockout in the first round in a featherweight contest back in 2014. Poirier returned the favor over six years later at UFC 257.
Now, the two UFC stars are tied 1-1 with most believing a trilogy capper is on the way later this year.
If that happens, McGregor will need to be better prepared for the calf kicks.
At UFC 257, Poirier stopped McGregor with his fists, but it all started with destructive calf kicks. McGregor’s boxing-centric stance left his front foot a stationary target, and Poirier made the former UFC “champ champ” pay for it.
After the loss, McGregor claimed to mostly be checking the kicks during the fight, but a review of the fight after the fact probably revealed to him that he wasn’t quite turning his leg over enough to stop the attack.
Now, McGregor hopes to change his fortunes in the third fight. It hasn’t been announced yet, but most expect Poirier vs. McGregor 3 to happen sometime over the summer.
Poirier Responds With His Plan
Of course, fighting isn’t exactly like playing checkers. Instead, fighters competing in the most elite levels of the sport are likely to be two or three moves ahead at any given time.
There’s no doubt Poirier would be prepared to bring another kind of attack at McGregor in the third fight. Moreover, there’s an even greater chance Poirier would come to the Octagon for the third fight armed with specific attacks that could be worked off feinting the kick.
Poirier noted that in a somewhat comedic way after he saw McGregor’s tweet about his new plan for the third fight.
Poirier posted, “I’m not throwing kicks, just headbutts next time out.”
I'm not throwing kicks, just headbutts next time out https://t.co/VkOkaYAhFj
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) March 3, 2021
McGregor, 32, and Poirier, 32, are two of the most popular and dangerous 155-pound fighters in the sport.
A third fight is likely to be completely different than the last one, but the fighters should be able to once again combine together inside the cage for an entertaining scrap.
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