UFC 264 features a highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor (22-5-0) and Dustin Poirier (27-6-0) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event is expected to begin around midnight ET on Saturday, following the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET.

In their previous encounters, McGregor won the first meeting in 2014 by first-round TKO when both fought as featherweights. Poirier evened the score in their second fight with a second-round TKO victory, despite being a significant underdog.

Poirier enters this rubber match as the higher-ranked lightweight contender, second only to champion Charles Oliveira. He rides a two-fight win streak, with his last loss coming against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019. His recent fights showcase his evolution, including an impressive showing against Max Holloway that featured 359 combined significant strikes.

McGregor, unusually positioned as a slight underdog, returns after a period of inactivity that included a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and a brief "retirement." His last UFC appearance resulted in a first-round TKO victory over Donald Cerrone.

Fight Analysis:

• Early stoppage likely given both fighters' finishing abilities
• McGregor rarely goes to decision, win or lose
• Poirier has shown versatility in both early finishes and decision victories
• Recent momentum favors Poirier
• Success may depend on fight strategy and execution

This trilogy bout will determine the superior lightweight contender and potentially position the winner for a title opportunity.

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