McGregor admits he focused too much on Pacquiao before the Poirier fight

UFC superstar Conor McGregor admits that he focused too much on a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao while preparing for last month’s rematch with Dustin Poirier.

In the main event at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi, Poirier knocked out McGregor in two rounds.

In the weeks leading up to this fight, McGregor’s team was negotiating a fight with Pacquiao for 2021.

McGregor now wants to secure a trilogy fight with Poirier and intends to put his full focus on mixed martial arts – at least in this fight.

And Pacquiao’s fight is already on the shelf, at least for now.

“What a trilogy I have in my hands now. Exciting! With the control of kicking my legs, I will have fun there again. I was in second gear in this fight. Best condition I have ever been in. After wrestling and clinch I exchange my moves they were still holding their pop. For the first time for me with this, I’m very encouraged to continue. It was the first time that I didn’t use / need the stool either between rounds. I needed the stool afterwards although that’s okay, ”said McGregor .

“I liked to accumulate some more time inside the famous UFC octagon. 40 seconds in 3 years is all I had for this fight. I was enjoying every second and enjoying my work. A little disciplined in my approach and posture with mainly boxing. It is what I get for choosing this fight and the opponent as the precursor to a boxing match against Pacman.

“I deserved to have my legs ripped off with that thought. This is not the game to play. Also, my kicks were accurate and I was in complete control. Although the attacks on my legs were growing on me the entire time. 18 the total thrown at me, with the last one bending my leg completely, that was it. The fibular nerve was compromised. Fascinating! First time experimenting. Then, a tremendous wave of submission from my opponent. Diamond. 1 piece now with a trilogy fight for all marbles. It’s not a trilogy I expected, nor the tactical question I expected, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t meant to be. to be! “