Conor McGregor’s Return and Potential Fourth Fight with Dustin Poirier

Following a significant knee injury during UFC 329 against Max Halloway, Conor McGregor faces an extensive recovery before returning to the Octagon. At 38, the Irish fighter expressed on social media his determination to come back after surgery. He aims to complete the final fight on his UFC contract.

There is speculation that this next match could be McGregor’s last. Many fighters are eager for the opportunity to face him possibly marking his retirement. Names like Halloway, Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz, Justin Gaethje, and Ilia Topuria are potential contenders. However, McGregor might have a different preference: a rematch with Dustin Poirier.

Whenever he is healed up, hit me up, Conor.

Though Poirier retired after UFC 318, he has expressed interest in a fourth bout with McGregor. He stated, “I’d come back to whip him again — at 170.” Their previous encounters were notable. McGregor secured a quick first-round TKO at UFC 178 in 2014, but Poirier claimed victory in the subsequent two fights. The most recent ended due to McGregor’s leg injury at the end of Round 1.

Poirier’s performance against McGregor earned him ‘Performance of the Night,’ boosting his position in the lightweight title contention. Fans anticipate this potential fourth clash, highlighting Poirier’s willingness to exit retirement for this matchup.