Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has predicted the outcome of the upcoming trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
During his massively successful stint in the UFC, Nurmagomedov picked up submission wins over both Poirier and McGregor in title fights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's prediction for the trilogy fight between McGregor and Poirier is similar to his prediction of their rematch from earlier this year.
According to 'The Eagle', all Poirier has to do is survive the first round against McGregor. If 'The Diamond' manages to take the fight into the second or third round, he's likely to pick up the all-important win according to Khabib.
Having said that, Khabib Nurmagomedov acknowledged that his arch-rival McGregor is a dangerous fighter in the opening round of any fight and against any opponent in the division, SportSkeeda reporeted.
The Russian predicts that McGregor will win the first round, regardless of the final outcome.
"Like I said before, I think if it goes past the first round, well I think McGregor takes the first round. If it goes past the first, it's Poirier's."
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will face off in a number one contender fight at UFC 264 on July 10. The winner of the fight will be next in line to challenge Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title.
