McGregor and Poirier first combated at UFC 178 in September 2014. It was McGregor who emerged triumphant through first-round TKO, however both fighters went on to fantastic success in the UFC with McGregor capturing championships at lightweight and featherweight, and Poirier winning an interim light-weight title.
White was inquired about the possible charity bout during an interview with Barstool Sports on Wednesday and he said that, “We provided Dustin and Conor a battle so were waiting to hear back from both of them.” Multiple sources informed MMA Fighting that no formal bout deal has actually been made, though Poirier appeared to acknowledge Whites comments on Twitter.
The poster describes the bout with Poirier as a “martial art sparring match” that will be “complimentary to air” with donations going to picked charities. McGregor and Poirier threw away the idea earlier today, with the two UFC stars openly accepting an exhibition bout that would have “zero to do with the UFC.”
These dueling fight discussions have happened in the wake of McGregor exposing text conversations from February in between himself and White, which McGregor claims are proof that White has lied about McGregor declining certain fights. McGregor announced a retirement this previous June, citing frustrations with the UFC.
Maybe in response to the UFC president announcing on Wednesday that the UFC is attempting to organize a main rematch in between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, “The Notorious” took to social networks to share a poster for a previously proposed charity bout between him and Poirier obviously in the works for Dublin on Dec. 12.
Martial art sparring match in help of charity. McGregor vs Poirier. All contributions welcome ❤ pic.twitter.com/cLfFbQ0IJF— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 30, 2020.
Martial art sparring match in help of charity. McGregor vs Poirier. All contributions welcome ❤ pic.twitter.com/cLfFbQ0IJF— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 30, 2020.
Your relocation, Dana White.
