He calmed down.
He's a metamorphosed Connor McGregor who was found during the weigh-in and the pre-match press conference.
Him, usually so talkative and adept at excessive "trash talking".
The "Notorious" had nothing but praise for his opponent Dustin Poirier, whom he beat in his early years in the UFC, just over 6 years ago.
It must be said that the last image of "Mystic Mac" in an octagon dates back to October 2018 and a submission defeat against the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A defeat by submission in the 4th round which must have cooled the ardor of the Irishman.
McGregor does not hide it, after Poirier, his objective is to take his revenge against Khabib and thus put an end to the invincibility of the Dagestan champion.
McGregor-Poirier: UFC fight to watch live on RMC Sport
Except that in front of him stands number 2 in the UFC lightweight category, Dustin Poirier.
It is not a foil, far from it.
"The Diamond" has 25 victories in 32 fights against, in particular, fighters of higher caliber like Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje or Anthony Pettis.
It is also a vengeful Dustin Poirier who will present himself against the "Notorious", after his defeat by TKO a little over six years ago against McGregor.
A stinging defeat after a little less than two minutes spent in the octagon.
This UFC 257 Main Event between McGregor and Poirier will be broadcast live on RMC Sport overnight from Saturday to Sunday.
UFC 257 Main Event TV schedule in Abu Dhabi:
McGregor-Poirier
Night from Saturday to Sunday
Around 6 a.m.
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