McGregor is undoubtedly the biggest name on the UFC roster, despite being relatively inactive over the last three years. He’s risen to prominence again even more so after Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement.
Conor McGregor to take on Dustin Poirier in January
Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon to take on Dustin Poirier in January, a year on from his 40-second KO of Donald Cerrone. The Irishman will return to the lightweight division for the first time since his loss to champion Nurmagomedov.
Poirier, who lost to McGregor back in 2014, is now a durable, special fighter on a great run since that defeat. Poirier beat Dan Hooker in a five-round war earlier in 2020.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Conor McGregor if he does manage to get past Poirier. The biggest fight to make undoubtedly remains as the rematch against Khabib.
Khabib insists he is retired, but has admitted that if Dana White offers him an amount he can’t refuse, he will consider returning to the Octagon.
Conor McGregor’s coach Owen Roddy recently claimed the Irishman is hoping for Khabib, but will fight anyone who’ll get him the title.
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