Dustin Poirier responded to questions about a possible Conor McGregor comeback, saying 'it's not about me, I wish him the worst.' Dana White shared photos from the construction of the venue for an upcoming White House event. Islam Makhachev continues to hint at a July return. Carlos Ulberg has begun knee rehabilitation. Arman Tsarukyan's next RAF fight will earn him at least a three percent stake in the company. Peyton Talbott posted a Toy Story reference tagging UFC, apparently hinting at the promotion's cooling interest in him.
Dustin Poirier has weighed in on the prospect of a Conor McGregor return to the UFC, and his message was blunt: he is not rooting for the Irishman. When asked about a potential McGregor comeback, Poirier offered a sharp four-word response — "I wish him the worst."
Poirier, 37, carries a 30-10 record and has long been one of the lightweight division's most dangerous fighters. The southpaw out of Lafayette, Louisiana, trains with American Top Team and has built his reputation on relentless output, averaging 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. His history with McGregor is well-documented, making his blunt dismissal of any goodwill toward a McGregor return entirely unsurprising.
Elsewhere in the news cycle, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev continued to hint publicly at a July return. The 28-1 Russian champion, ranked number one pound-for-pound, is one of the most dominant forces in the sport right now, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and connecting on 58 percent of his significant strikes. No official announcement has been made, but his social media activity has kept speculation about his next title defense alive.
Light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg, ranked third in the 205-pound division, has begun rehabilitation on a knee injury. The New Zealand-based City Kickboxing product carries a 15-1 record and is one of the most physically imposing strikers in the division at six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, averaging 6.54 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- Poirier's public comments keep his McGregor rivalry in the conversation ahead of any potential booking
- Makhachev's July hints suggest the lightweight title picture could clarify soon
- Ulberg's knee rehab puts a timeline question mark over the light heavyweight top five
