Dustin Poirier commented on the possibility of Conor McGregor's return, stating bluntly that it doesn't concern him and wishing McGregor "the worst." The comment reflects ongoing animosity between the former rivals. Other news in the digest includes Dana White sharing construction photos of the White House event venue, Islam Makhachev continuing to hint at a July return, new sparring footage between Brendan Allen and Khamzat Chimaev, Carlos Ulberg beginning knee rehabilitation, and Arman Tsarukyan's next RAF fight guaranteeing him at least a three percent stake in the company.
Dustin Poirier has made his feelings about a potential Conor McGregor comeback abundantly clear, dismissing the speculation with sharp words and stating that he wishes McGregor "the worst." The comments, made publicly by the veteran lightweight contender, underline a deep animosity that has persisted between the two former rivals long after their trilogy of fights concluded.
Poirier, 37, carries a 30-10-0 professional record and has long been one of the most active and dangerous fighters in the lightweight division. Competing out of American Top Team, the southpaw from the United States lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and adds consistent grappling pressure with 1.15 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Elsewhere in the day's MMA news cycle, lightweight and welterweight champion Islam Makhachev continued to drop hints about a July return. The 34-year-old Russian, who holds a 28-1-0 record and sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings, averages an elite 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and converts his strikes at 58 percent accuracy, making him one of the most complete fighters on the roster.
Middleweight contender Brendan Allen was also in the news, with sparring footage surfacing alongside Khamzat Chimaev. Allen, ranked fifth at 185 pounds, is 30 years old and holds a 26-7-0 record. The six-foot-two orthodox fighter from Kill Cliff FC lands 3.59 significant strikes per minute and attempts 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded profile that makes the Chimaev sparring partnership an intriguing development.
Why it matters
- Poirier's pointed comments keep the McGregor rivalry in the public eye ahead of any potential booking
- Makhachev's July timeline signals the lightweight and welterweight divisions could see major movement in the coming months
- Allen sparring with Chimaev suggests both middleweights are in active preparation, with ranking implications for the division's top ten
