Dakota McGregor is back — and he’s coming for the belt.
After a tough stretch that saw him face reigning champion Robert Trujillo twice, McGregor returned to the win column at Power Slap 18 with a statement victory over Vince Tracy.
And if you ask him, this win wasn’t just about redemption — it was about proving he still belongs at the top of the lightweight division.
“It feels f***ing amazing… after fighting Rob twice, I learned so much, and it’s pretty evident tonight.”
Lessons Learned From Facing the Best
McGregor didn’t shy away from acknowledging what those two fights against Trujillo did for him.
While losses are never easy, he made it clear that going up against the best in the world elevated his game.
“I fought the best guy in the world twice… I learned so much.”
And those lessons showed against Vince Tracy.
Sharper. More composed. More precise.
A version of Dakota McGregor that looks ready for another title run.
Vince Tracy Fight: Respect, But No Surprises
Coming into the fight, there were questions surrounding Vince Tracy, especially after his weight cut down to 155 and everything going on in his personal life.
McGregor acknowledged that Tracy brought exactly what he expected — nothing more, nothing less.
“Nothing shy of what I was expecting.”
Instead of focusing too much on his opponent, McGregor emphasized that this fight was about his own performance.
“It was more about focusing on what I can bring to the table.”
That mindset paid off.
Confidence Built From Going Five Rounds With a Champion
One of McGregor’s biggest takeaways from his past fights is knowing just how durable and dangerous he can be.
He highlighted a key stat that still separates him from the rest of the division:
“No one brought [Trujillo] to the fifth round.”
That experience gave him confidence heading into Power Slap 18 — and moving forward.
“I know what I can deliver.”
Dialing in the Details
For this fight, McGregor focused heavily on refining the small details:
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Precision
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Defense
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Timing
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Overall execution
And now, with a win back on his record, those adjustments are starting to pay off.
“Perfecting my precision and my defense… I’m off to that title.”
The Goal Is Clear: The Belt
McGregor isn’t hiding his intentions.
He wants the title — and he believes a trilogy fight with Robert Trujillo is inevitable.
“That rematch, the third match with Rob is coming up. Mark my words.”
If it happens, it would mark one of the biggest rivalries in Power Slap history.
And McGregor believes the outcome will be different this time.
Willing to Fight Anyone, Anywhere
While the title is the ultimate goal, McGregor made it clear he’s not waiting around for one specific fight.
He’s open to any challenge.
“I’m willing to fight whoever, whenever… above me, below me… I’ll fight you.”
That kind of activity and confidence keeps him firmly in the mix at the top of the division.
Message to Robert Trujillo
McGregor closed with a direct message to the champion — not aggressive, but confident.
“Give me a little bit more time… and I’m going to take that belt off your hands.”
It’s not a question of if in his mind.
It’s when.
Dakota McGregor’s Title Run Is Back On
With this win, Dakota McGregor has officially reset his momentum.
He’s:
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Back in the win column
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Sharper than before
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Battle-tested against the best
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And laser-focused on the title
The lightweight division just got a serious problem again.
And if the trilogy with Trujillo does happen…
It might be the biggest fight Power Slap has seen yet.