Conor McGregor enters his latest UFC bout as a sizeable favorite. His profile is one of the reasons for that. There is no bigger star in the sport, and it makes sense that would shorten his odds as people flock to back the two-division champion.
However, Poirier shouldn't be discounted.
McGregor depends a lot on fast starts. He has plenty of first-round finishes, including a 40-second knockout of Donald Cerrone last time out. But assuming that he will sleep The Diamond in the same way he did six years ago is a bold assumption.
The Irishman hits with more power than nearly everyone in the division, but it's worth noting that Poirier hasn't been knocked out since 2016.