After losing to Conor McGregor at UFC 178, Dustin Poirier made some serious adjustments in his fighting career including a move up to lightweight and went on to defeat some of the best fighters that the division had to offer. The UFC booked the rematch between Poirier and McGregor at UFC 257 PPV event following a social media interaction between the pair in October 2020. Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor in the much anticipated rematch and handed the Irishman his first knockout loss in MMA.
Conor McGregor’s aura bounced off Dustin Poirier
Explaining his growth as a fighter and as a person, Dustin Poirier told Teddy Atlas that he did not feel the same kind of pressure during the build-up to his UFC 257 rematch with Conor McGregor and felt that the confidence to face Conor McGregor came from the understanding that he has grown into one of the best fighters in the world.
Having overcome losses in crucial fights at the beginning of his career, Dustin Poirier has cemented his place as one of the best lightweights of all time. With his win over Conor McGregor, Poirier now holds a win over five former champions and interim champions and has achieved everything in his UFC career other than becoming undisputed champion.
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