Alexander Volkanovski – Australian puncher predicted incorrectly in the match between McGregor and Poirier earlier this year. In the battle between these two punches, Volkanovski continued to predict McGregor as the winner even though McGregor's recent achievement was not very good. Besides, Volkanovski thinks that McGregor needs to change the gameplay and tactics if he wants to revenge Poirier.
“In the battle, I still feel that Conor is a more dangerous puncher, this match will play better than the previous match and I have the hunch that Conor will win.” – Volkanovski interview with Submission Radio.
“It was obvious that Conor was too tired with low -reaching attacks, he needs to change these kicks and other ineffective things, I believe that Conor will do it.” – Volkanovski added.
Speaking of Dustin Poirier, Volkanovski said that if Dustin Poirier was subjective against Conor McGregor, he would receive a failure in Trilogy.
“Dustin will definitely fight smartly, he may be close and hugged Conor or some similar attacks. It is very likely that Dustin will have to get a bitter end, he will fail in the battle, ”said Volkanovski.
The Poirier vs McGregor 3 match will take place on July 11 in Vietnam at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Tickets to see the match were sold out in the blink of an eye. The winner of this match will have the right to fight against Lightweight at the end of this year.
As for Alexander Volkanovski, he was in training for his big battle with boxer Brian Ortega, this match had been canceled at UFC 260 in March. However, some sources believe that Alexander Volkanovski will most likely confront Brian Ortega at UFC 266 September.