Published 20:19 IST, October 7th 2019

UFC news: Will Conor McGregor make his return against Dustin Poirier?

Dustin Poirier tweeted that he will be fighting McGregor next in a twitter battle against Dan Hooker. Know more about Dustin Poirier's next opponent in UFC.

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Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier both lost ir last fights against current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, after UFC 243, both Cor and Dustin are in news for ir upcoming fight. Dan Hooker defeated Al Iaquinta in co-main event of UFC 243 and called out Dustin Poirier for a fight but Dustin’s response has left everyone stunned. Interim lightweight is looking for a rematch and his opponent is ne or than Cor ‘ torious’ McGregor. 

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Dan Hooker-Dustin Poirier Twitter war

After a unanimous victory against Al I Iaquinta, Dan Hooker said that he is interested to fight Dustin Poirier and Dustin should stop chasing leprechauns for his fight. Dustin Poirier showed interest to Dan Hooker and tweeted that he will be fighting Irishman (Cor McGregor) next. Dustin and Cor has never fought in lightweight division and a clash between m at 155 will be entertaining for UFC fans. However, Dan Hooker continued calling out Dustin Poirier on Twitter but Dustin suggested Donald Cerrone as perfect opponent for Dan Hooker and kept his eyes on Cor McGregor fixed. twitter battle continued but Dustin was only interested in Cor McGregor. UFC President Dana White confirmed Cor McGregor's return and it seems that y have found perfect rival. 

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UFC: Cor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 1

Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fought against each or in fearweight division at UFC 178.  Cor kcked out Dustin in first round and it seems that re-match is finally happening at a different division. Dustin has been great at lightweight and went on to become interim champion but Cor McGregor has been out of UFC for a while with title defences till date. winner of fight might get a title shot and a chance to get inside octagon with Khabib Nurmagomedov, once again.

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