Conor McGregor recently hinted at his Octagon comeback against Dustin Poirier and revealed that he is excited for the rematch that will also help Dustin Poirier’s charity foundation. The two UFC stars will compete in the 155-pound division at UFC 257 on January 23. The location for the bout hasn't been confirmed as it could happen in Las Vegas, Nevada, or might be during UFC’s return to Fight Island.
UFC President Dana White also revealed that the bout is in the talks and said:
Jan. 23 on Fight Island, if everything goes according to plans. There are a ton of if’s right now. I have to see where the world is at in the next couple of months.”
White also confirmed that Dustin has accepted the bout and has already signed a contract while the Notorious is yet to return the signed papers. However, he verbally accepted the bout on Tuesday through an Instagram post and wrote that he is excited about the rematch.
He talked about his first encounter with Dustin in 2014 and wrote:
"The first time I came face to face with Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier. Las Vegas Nevada, August 2014. I was only beginning to blow up and this was a big one! I rocked renowned Dublin Tailor Louis Copeland on the day. Midnight blue pinstripe. I paired the outfit with me grandas burgundy shoes, which I done an amazing job polishing on my Aer Lingus flight over. Zoom in, have a whiff. This same day I also signed a new contract with the UFC, under Lorenzo Fertitta. Lorenzo brought me into his office, myself and my manager Audie Attar, and placed a contract down in front of me with numbers I’d never seen before in my life! I looked over at Audie like, “you won’t be needed on this one mate” We both knew but play it cool we are still in the office hahaha! Wild! The first of our dealings together on some of the largest purse contracts in the history of combat fighting. Incredible! The moment was captured on one of the episodes of my 6 part series, which I had done for RTE. A real turning point in my career, both financially and professionally. The episode was titled “The Suite Life” as I was rocking around the Red Rock casino in absolute shock and awe. Trying to grasp what the fuck was actually going on Hahahaha! What a wild ride this has been. I am very grateful to be about to return and get to do what I love again. I look forward to the fresh test Dustin will bring since our first bout, while also showcasing my own incredibly deep cache of weaponry. Whatever tool is needed on the night will be pulled from the duffel."
He added:
"I am also really excited about aiding Dustin's charity “The Good Fight Foundation”, which through the donation, will build a gym/premise for disadvantaged youth in his childhood hometown. I truly love this, and pledge to match the donation on a premise in my own childhood hometown! Both spots with an ode to the upcoming bout."
The two lightweights last fought in 2014 and McGregor KO'd Poirier just one minute and 46 seconds into the contest. The former lightweight champion will be looking forward to repeating the same performance while Dustin will be looking to avenge his loss on Jan 23. The win might earn Conor a lightweight title shot in the near future.
