Conor McGregor insists he has “unfinished business” with long-time rival Dustin Poirier.
The rivalry between The Notorious and the former interim lightweight champion dates back to September 2014, when they first met as a potential featherweight pair.
Macgregor He struck the first blow of their series, knocking out the American in the first round of their MGM Grand brawl.
Poirier He got his chance for revenge after seven years in Abu Dhabi and he seized the opportunity with both hands. Koenig Irish In their second round Enough 257 Confrontation.
to Horrific fracture in McGregor’s leg The final stages of their Sin City trilogy fight six months later would see Poirier take a 2-1 lead in their series.
The way Mystic Mac sees it, the shocking end to their last fight calls for another meeting inside the Octagon.
“Let’s be real, it’s a must. Incomplete,” the UFC poster wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
McGregor, 35, has not set foot inside a cage since that fateful night at T-Mobile Arena, even though he is fighting fit and ready to go after a long and arduous rehabilitation period.
The Irishman will be welcomed back into action by fellow fan favorite and former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler.
The long-awaited confrontation was expected to make headlines UFC 300 In April, but McGregor’s coach recently revealed that the promotion is eyeing July Back to Dublin.
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During his appearance on tea MMA hour“We were hoping for April,” SBG’s Ireland coach told Ariel Helwani.
“That was the hope, that’s what we were told and now it looks like it’s summer time.”
But McGregor He insists he will come out on top Bill From the historical card – telling a fan on X that “in“When asked about chairing the show.
Former two-division champion McGregor recently He was overcome with emotion as he recalled his recovery from his life-changing injury Nahas appealed to the UFC to give him a date for his return.
He said: I have been deprived of my livelihood for nearly three years.
“I understand that. I came through what I came through. I am sitting on hurt and loss.
“Did you hear what Alexander Volkanovski said? I agree with him. I have to return to my lifestyle.
“This is my job. It’s more than just frustration. … I just want the date.”
“Give me the date please. That’s all.”
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