The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor (22-5-0) and Dustin Poirier (27-6-0) headlines UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET, with the main event expected around midnight ET.

In their previous matchup, Poirier stunned McGregor with a second-round TKO victory despite being a significant underdog. Their first meeting in 2014 saw McGregor win by first-round TKO when both fighters competed as featherweights.

Poirier enters this fight as the top-ranked lightweight contender behind champion Charles Oliveira. He carries a two-fight win streak, with his last loss coming against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019. His recent resume includes impressive victories and high-action fights, like his battle with Max Holloway that featured 359 combined significant strikes.

McGregor comes in as a slight underdog - unusual for "The Notorious" who typically enters as the favorite. Since their first meeting, McGregor's UFC activity has been limited, including a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and multiple "retirements." His last victory was a first-round TKO against Donald Cerrone.

Fight Analysis:

• Expect an early stoppage rather than a decision
• McGregor rarely goes to the judges' scorecards, win or lose
• Poirier has shown ability to both finish fights and win decisions
• The fighter with better strategy and execution likely prevails
• Questions remain about McGregor's ability to rebound from his last performance

This rubber match will determine the better fighter between two of UFC's most prominent lightweight contenders, with major implications for the division's title picture.

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