The fact that Conor McGregor insists he’s retired from MMA isn’t stopping UFC from trying to lure him back into the octagon. Their latest attempt: a fight against Dustin Poirier.
UFC’s president Dana White told Barstool Sports earlier this week that the promotion sent physical contracts to both McGregor and Poirier, hoping to get the fight done for early next year.
“We offered Dustin and Conor a fight, so we’re waiting to hear back from them both,” said White.
Poirier was quick to accept the challenge, writing on social media, “I accept.”
McGregor, on the other hand, did not publicly acknowledge the offer but did offer Poirier to take part in a charity exhibition match in Ireland.
The UFC’s offer comes after Dana White confirmed that the organization is working on “some fun stuff” with Conor McGregor. The Irish fighter later confirmed this via his management, but neither side offered additional details.
If McGregor changes his mind about Dustin Poirier fight, this would be their second professional bout. They first met in 2014 at UFC 178, with McGregor winning via TKO.
