Conor McGregor has found a new challenger ahead of potential Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch

Cor McGregor shocked entire world in his massive return at UFC 246. He went on to kck out Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone within 40 seconds of very first round at main event of UFC 246. Irish superstar n expressed his interest over lightweight strap. It is secret that he wants to run it back with Khabib Nurmagomedov in near future. While entire MMA community is expecting to see ‘Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 2’, torious One has got a new challenge for his upcoming fight. It is ne or than Dustin Poirier.

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UFC: Cor McGregor has got a new challenger ahe of potential Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch

Dustin Poirier was one of early victims of Cor McGregor’s glittery MMA career. However, things have changed drastically since Poirier’s move to lightweight division. American Top Team fighter has dominated almost everyone in unit before facing a crushing defeat against lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242.

Still, Dustin Poirier believes that he can outclass Khabib in a rematch. For that, he is eyeing a re-match against his former rival Cor McGregor. According to Dustin Poirier, he wants to fight Cor McGregor at 155 lbs to earn a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov. In a Twitter Q&A, an MMA fan proposed idea to Poirier and American gave it a green signal.

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UFC Throwback: Cor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier

Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier faced each or in a fearweight bout at UFC 178 (2014). fight, that was expected to be a long-lasting battle, ended in very first round. Cor McGregor successfully planted a left hand over Poirier in  initial moments. He sealed victory by following it up with dely hammer fists.

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