Conor McGregor has crossed paths with Dustin Poirier on three different occasions and two separate weight classes. After knocking out ‘The Diamond’ at 145 lbs in year 2014, McGregor has suffered two back-to-back losses against his nemesis at 155 lbs in 2021.
The Irishman hasn’t fought since then. While the two now seem far from each other’s fighting radar, the rivalry might be far from being over. Conor McGregor has expressed his willingness to face Dustin Poirier, sending several fans into a frenzy.
The two-weight UFC champion took to social media and responded to several questions from his followers. When asked about another potential fight against Poirier, ‘Notorious’ didn’t hold himself back.
Conor McGregor wrote: “Let’s be real, it’s a must. Unfinished.”
The UFC superstar seems to have deleted his tweet. However, fans were quick to take note of it and be optimistic about the quadrilogy between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The trilogy bout ended unfortunately after McGregor broke his ankle during the bout.
He misplanted his foot which urged the referee to call it a doctor stoppage although Poirier had punched McGregor a couple of times. During the post-fight interview, Conor McGregor took verbal shots at Poirier’s wife and called out for another fight against his American opponent. It seems that the Irish fighter is still serious about it.
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When Can Conor McGregor Return?
The firmer UFC lightweight champion seems to have recovered completely from the injury and shall make his way back to the cage in 2024. His coach John Kavanagh cited July to be the perfect timeline. Meanwhile, McGregor has been eager about his return at UFC 300.
As of now, he is aligned to face ex-Bellator champion Michael Chandler next. The two competed against each other as coaches in the TUF 31. UFC CEO Dana White has also been vocal about hosting the particular clash under any circumstances. So, it might be pretty much official that McGregor vs Chandler is locked but its still hard to predict an official date for the clash.
Dana White has announced all the headliners up until UFC 299 in March of 2024. The journey from UFC 300 and ahead remains a mystery for fight fans allover the globe.
