Retired UFC legend Dustin Poirier recently shared his early prediction of the UFC 329 main event fight between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor during an episode of the “Deep Waters” podcast. Sitting alongside fellow UFC veterans Din Thomas, Jorge Masvidal, and Chris Weidman, “The Diamond” knows more about both Holloway and McGregor than anyone else in the room, having fought against both men three times each and having a winning record for both trilogies.
Despite his hostile relationship with McGregor, Poirier was quick to compliment him and give him more of a chance than the rest of the "Deep Waters" panel.
Masvidal also pointed to Holloway’s “cleaner” lifestyle as to why he believes Conor stands little chance.
“I think Conor lives a certain lifestyle we’ve all seen. I can tell it’s not for show. It’s really his lifestyle,” he claimed, referencing McGregor’s nightlife exploits.
Conversely, Masvidal said that “Max lives a completely different lifestyle. I’ve never seen Max at a club, drunk. I never see him in the headlines for anything bad. That guy lives a different life, where he’s gym, family, gym, family, gym, family.”
He believes Holloway’s straight and narrow path allows him to become the best martial artist he can be.
“You can be away from the sport for five years and come back as if nothing happened, if you live that life,” he claimed.
