Dustin Poirier responded to Conor McGregor’s reaction to his knockout of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299.
Poirier went into the co-main event of UFC 299 facing Saint-Denis, where he was considered an underdog by bettors. Many doubted him following his knockout defeat to Justin Gaethje the previous year.
Saint-Denis had the upper hand in the first round and even managed to knock Poirier down early in the second. However, Poirier recovered, landed a solid uppercut and right hook, ultimately knocking out Saint-Denis.
Following his victory, McGregor, the rival, congratulated both ‘The Diamond’ and Saint-Denis on social media.
“Great fight from the French boys tonight! Congratulations @DustinPoirier @BenoitSt_Denis @EmmanuelMacron,” McGregor posted on X.
Dustin Poirier hints at a potential three-fight series with Conor McGregor
When asked about McGregor’s remarks post-fight, Dustin Poirier kept his response brief.
“Yes? Well, he felt that right hook too,” Poirier uttered at the event. UFC 299 post-fight press conference.
Poirier famously knocked out McGregor with a right hook in the second round back in 2021.
Even though Poirier has won two consecutive bouts against Conor McGregor, including a knockout victory, the rivalry endures. A potential fourth match between the two isn’t out of the question in the future. McGregor suffered a broken bone in their trilogy fight, but currently, “The Diamond” has his sights set on the lightweight championship.
“That’s why I compete,” Poirier expressed. “I began this journey to become the world champion, to establish myself as the undisputed best in the sport. I need to reflect, have conversations with my coach, my wife, and my management. Then, the next steps will become clear. I’m unsure about what lies ahead, but I’ve accomplished a lot in this arena. I’m not boasting, but I’ve experienced many battles and achieved numerous milestones. However, there are still goals to achieve, and one significant one is winning the world championship.”
With this latest win over Saint-Denis, Poirier’s professional record stands at 30-8 (including one no-contest) and he’s secured a 2-2 record in his last four fights.
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