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Michael Chandler, Dan Hooker make their predictions for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 at UFC 257 - MMA Fighting
Jan 23, 2021 1 min, 2 secs

With reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly teasing a possible return to action based upon an impressive performance from one of four fighters – Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker – the stakes are even higher.

“I say in the later rounds, Conor’s going to have his hands full with Dustin’s ability to withstand damage, his punches in bunches, his volume and the pressure that he can put on Conor with a lot more crisp striking than [Nate] Diaz,” Chandler said when speaking to MMA Fighting.

“If Poirier can weather those first two rounds, the storm that is Conor McGregor in those first two rounds, it’s going to be a very interesting fight.”.

Hooker actually brings first-hand knowledge what it’s like to spend five rounds in the octagon with Poirier after they went to battle this past June.

For all the compliments heaped on Poirier’s shoulders ahead of the rematch, it’s still difficult for Chandler or Hooker to pull the trigger and actually pick him to beat McGregor.

“In my opinion, skill for skill, technique for technique, I feel like Conor McGregor’s the most talented, the most technically sound fighter in the division with the champion retired,” Hooker said.

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