Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor in a second-round upset at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi and a first-round win at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.
What happened to Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor suffered back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
The Irish superstar's third fight with Dustin Poirier ended after McGregor suffered a horrific leg break.
Why it matters for Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier's wins over Conor McGregor have been significant in his career, with McGregor now reflecting on the turbulence of his career in combat sports.
Conor McGregor admitted his “fame” has been a setback at times, saying “Fame has its pitfalls” ahead of his UFC 329 headline fight against Max Holloway.
What comes next for Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor will step back into the octagon for the first time in five years for his rematch with Max Holloway at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 11th July.
The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion will meet Max Holloway at welterweight, with McGregor set to overcome a five-year layoff.
Conor McGregor has only won once in his last four MMA fights, with his last win inside the octagon coming during his climb to welterweight again, as McGregor defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in 2020.
The Irish MMA superstar has insisted that the person who is now returning to the world of combat sports is not the same one who rose to stardom in it before, saying “I’m different now” and “I’m a different person”.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway’s non-title welterweight fight is scheduled for five rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 11th July, with McGregor looking to overcome his past losses, including those to Dustin Poirier.