Conor McGregor’s Next Fight In Jeopardy Amid Spat With Dustin Poirier?
04/12/21 AT 2:06 PM
A dispute outside of the octagon might be threatening one of the UFC’s biggest upcoming fights. Conor McGregor has suggested on social media that he no longer plans to face Dustin Poirier in their highly anticipated trilogy bout, which is scheduled for July 10.
The latest dust-up between the lightweights stems from a charity donation that McGregor agreed to make ahead of facing off in the main event of UFC 257. McGregor said he would donate $500,000 to Poirier s charity, The Good Fight Foundation. On Sunday, Poirier said McGregor’s camp stopped responding to his foundation after he knocked out McGregor in their Jan. 24 fight.
UFC 257 News: Doctor Shockingly Backs Conor McGregor s Excuse In Dustin Poirier KO Loss
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Physician Brian Sutterer discusses how McGregor s dead leg could have led to his defeat
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Conor McGregor’s excuse for his UFC 257 KO loss to Dustin Poirier could be valid after all.
The mixed martial arts world was stunned after Poirier stopped McGregor in the second round of their highly-anticipated rematch at UFC 257 on Saturday.
In his post-fight interview, McGregor explained, “my leg is completely dead, and even though I felt like I was checking them [Poirier’s leg kicks] it was just sinking into the muscle at the front of my leg.”