Dustin Poirier responded to questions about a potential Conor McGregor return to competition. Poirier stated bluntly that McGregor's comeback is not about him and that he wishes McGregor 'all the worst.' The comment reflects the ongoing animosity between the two fighters who have faced each other multiple times. Additionally, the post mentions that UFC President Dana White shared a photo from the construction site for a UFC event planned at the White House, though details are limited.
Dustin Poirier has made his feelings on a potential Conor McGregor return to the octagon abundantly clear, delivering a characteristically blunt response when asked about the Irish star's comeback prospects. Poirier stated flatly that McGregor's return has nothing to do with him, then added that he wishes McGregor "all the worst" — a remark that underscores the deep-seated animosity still simmering between the two men.
Poirier, 37, carries a 30-10-0 professional record and competes out of American Top Team. The Louisiana-born southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach and has long been one of the most active and durable fighters in the sport, averaging 5.24 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
McGregor, also 37, holds a 22-6-0 record fighting out of SBG Ireland. The Dubliner shares Poirier's southpaw stance and five-foot-nine frame but carries a slightly longer 74-inch reach. He averages 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, a number that reflects the explosive output that made him a two-division champion.
The pair have met multiple times inside the octagon, and the history between them has clearly left lasting friction well beyond their fights.
Separately, UFC President Dana White posted a photo from a construction site tied to a planned UFC event at the White House, though further details on that event remain limited at this stage.
Why it matters
- Any McGregor return would carry enormous commercial weight for the UFC, making even informal commentary from rival fighters newsworthy.
- Poirier's pointed response signals their rivalry remains genuinely personal, not promotional.
- McGregor's path back to competition and potential opponents are still unknown, leaving the landscape in the lightweight and welterweight divisions uncertain.
