Dustin Poirier has commented on the possibility of Conor McGregor returning to the octagon, saying "It's not about me, I wish him all the worst." The statement suggests Poirier has no interest in another fight with McGregor. Additionally, Dana White shared photos from the construction of a fight venue at the White House. Islam Makhachev continues to hint at a July return. New sparring footage surfaced showing Khamzat Chimaev and Brendan Allen. Arman Tsarukyan's next fight in RAF will reportedly earn him at least a three percent stake in the company.
Dustin Poirier has made clear he has no interest in a fourth fight with Conor McGregor, responding to questions about the Irishman's potential octagon return with a pointed remark: "It's not about me, I wish him all the worst." The comment landed on April 23 and signals that Poirier, at least, is not angling for another chapter in their rivalry.
Poirier, 37, carries a 30-10-0 professional record and has long been one of the most active and durable fighters in the lightweight division. Fighting out of American Top Team as a southpaw, the Louisiana native stands five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach and lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy — numbers that reflect his reputation as one of the sport's most relentless volume strikers.
Elsewhere in the news cycle, Islam Makhachev continues to drop hints about a July return to competition. The reigning champion — ranked pound-for-pound No. 1 with a 28-1-0 record — is a 34-year-old southpaw out of Russia's Eagles MMA camp. He averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and connects at a 58 percent striking accuracy rate, underlining the all-around threat he presents to any challenger.
New sparring footage also emerged featuring Khamzat Chimaev alongside fifth-ranked middleweight Brendan Allen. Allen, 30, holds a 26-7-0 mark and fights out of Kill Cliff FC. The six-foot-two orthodox striker posts 3.59 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy and mixes in 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a credible measuring stick for any prospective sparring partner.
Why it matters
- Poirier's dismissal effectively closes the door on his side of a potential McGregor matchup, complicating booking efforts if McGregor does return.
- Makhachev's July timeline, if confirmed, would clarify the lightweight title picture sooner than expected.
- Chimaev-Allen sparring footage stokes speculation about the direction of both fighters heading into the middleweight rankings.
