If you happen to thought the UFC rivalry between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was over, assume once more.
McGregor and Poirier have confronted off thrice within the UFC.
The primary battle between the 2 came about in 2014 at featherweight. In that battle, McGregor received by TKO within the first spherical. This was an vital win for the Irish MMA celebrity as he was speaking a ton of trash speak earlier than the match and wanted to again it up.
The second battle between McGregor and Poirier came about a number of years later in 2021 at light-weight. In contrast to the primary matchup, there wasn’t a ton of trash speak from both facet from the start. It labored effectively for McGregor, and Poirier tied it up with a first-round TKO of his personal.
After Poirier stopped McGregor in early 2021, the pair met for a 3rd time later that 12 months to settle a 1-1 draw. Forward of the trilogy battle, McGregor unleashed a ton of vicious trash speak, even focusing on Poirier’s spouse. Ultimately, Poirier couldn’t again it up as he received by first spherical TKO, leaving his rival with a damaged leg.
McGregor continued to curse Poirier instantly after his second loss, however he hasn’t fought since then and seems to have cooled down throughout that point. He even congratulated Poirier on the delivery of their latest baby.
Dustin Poirier updates on UFC and Conor McGregor rivalry
It is no exaggeration to say that the Dustin x Connor beef hasn’t been crushed… pic.twitter.com/lnKvPaWcY4
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 19, 2026
Within the wake of McGregor’s congratulatory message, Ariel Helwani requested Poirier about their rivalry in a current interview.
Poirier made it abundantly clear that he hasn’t forgiven McGregor for all of the crappy conversations main as much as their third battle.
“Rattling Connor,” he mentioned.
When Helwani adopted up asking for extra info, Poirier merely shook his head in clear disdain for the Irishman.
McGregor have to be hoping for an additional win over Poirier after this remark, however it appears to be like like he missed that probability. Poirier retired final summer time after dropping a detailed resolution to Max Holloway.
