Poirier won TKO against McGregor because the fist was turned ankles at the end of the first half of the last Sunday match. Not only impressed by the fans, Poirier also impressed Oliveira with the style of overwhelming his opponent during the match until McGregor was seriously injured.
“I think the name Conor McGregor is more popular in the two previous matches of this couple. By the Trilogy battle, people will have to mention Poirier. Dustin has made me quite impressed with the performance very well against a McGregor is quite drowning.” – Oliveira replied Sherdog.com
Oliveira predicted his championship against Poirier will be held in December. The fist nicknamed “Do Bronx” revealed his tactics would not be much different from the battle with Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May.
“This battle should have taken place last May but Dustin likes to fight Conor more, so they let Chandler play with me. I will not change my style when faced with any fist. Both I and Dustin prefer to exchange punches, both like battlefields, but I believe I am more complete than Dustin in all aspects.” – Oliveira added.
Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler to become the defending champion of Lightweight at UFC 262 last May. UFC President Dana White has also confirmed that Charles Oliveira will have the first championship guard against Dustin Poirier puncher, but the time and location have not been published in detail.