Bisping pointed out that Poirier is a much better striker than Oliveira, so McGregor will definitely have the edge on the feet. He also has the power to knock Oliveira out.
Having said that, Bisping admitted that if Oliveira takes the fight to the ground like he did with Poirier, McGregor would be in deep trouble. However, ‘The Count’ also feels that McGregor has very strong takedown defense and it will be hard for ‘Do Bronx’ to take the Irishman down.
In a recently shared video on his YouTube channel, Bisping said:
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Dustin Poirier backs Charles Oliveira to retain title against Justin Gaethje
Charles Oliveira was angling for a title defense against Conor McGregor a few months ago, but he is now scheduled to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. According to the Brazilian’s most recent opponent Dustin Poirier, ‘The Highlight’ will find it difficult to get the better of the reigning champ when they fight.
‘The Diamond’ feels Oliveira has more ways to get his hand raised at UFC 274 compared to Gaethje. Oliveira can both stand and trade shots as well as take the fight to the ground and try to submit Gaethje, claims Poirier.
Having said that, Poirier also claimed that Oliveira has a tendency to get hit and will be vulnerable to Gaethje’s knockout power in the fight.
In an interview with Inside Fighting, he said:
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