Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal both took shots at Conor McGregor after he claimed to be sleeping at the gym as part of his preparation for his fight with Max Holloway. Masvidal quipped that sleeping in a garage every day will not turn anyone into a car, while Poirier reminded McGregor that he already put him to sleep in Abu Dhabi.
Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have both taken public aim at Conor McGregor after the Irishman revealed he has been sleeping at his gym as a sign of dedication during his fight camp ahead of a bout with Max Holloway.
Masvidal, the 41-year-old American Top Team veteran who carries a 35-17 professional record, was characteristically blunt in his response. The Florida-born welterweight quipped that sleeping in a garage every day will not turn anyone into a car, dismissing McGregor's unconventional training habit as little more than theater.
Poirier, a 37-year-old southpaw from Lafayette, Louisiana, took a sharper personal angle. The Diamond — who holds a 30-10 record and lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute with 50 percent accuracy — reminded McGregor that he already put him to sleep, referencing their third fight in Abu Dhabi. The implication was clear: McGregor does not need to look for rest at a gym when Poirier has already provided it inside the Octagon.
The comments add social-media fuel to the buildup surrounding McGregor's upcoming return against Holloway. The Hawaiian, ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound, is one of the most prolific strikers in the sport at 7.2 significant strikes landed per minute across a 27-9 career record. At 34 years old and training out of Gracie Technics, Holloway represents a formidable test for any returning fighter.
Why it matters
- McGregor's preparation methods are drawing ridicule from credible former opponents, potentially affecting perception of his fight readiness.
- Poirier's pointed reference to their Abu Dhabi finish underscores that McGregor carries real losses to active, respected names in the division.
- Holloway's elite striking volume makes any question of McGregor's sharpness in camp particularly relevant to the matchup.
