Dustin Poirier Opens Door to 4th McGregor Fight as UFC 329 Return Looms on July 11
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Updated · MMA Fighting · May 28
Dustin Poirier Opens Door to 4th McGregor Fight as UFC 329 Return Looms on July 11
4 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 28
Dustin Poirier said he would come out of retirement for a fourth Conor McGregor fight if it were "realistic," adding he would re-enter drug testing and get licensed again.
The opening came after McGregor booked his first bout in 5 years, a UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway on July 11, reviving talk of another rivalry fight.
Poirier, who retired in 2025 after facing Holloway, said he still has six or seven fights left on his UFC contract and believes matchmakers could find him an opponent if he asked.
He also gave McGregor a chance against Holloway, saying the 38-year-old's punching power should remain, while questions linger over his timing, movement and ring rust after the long layoff.
For now, Poirier said life as a father and businessman still feels like the right choice, even though he believes he can still beat top fighters.
Can Conor McGregor's power overcome five years of ring rust and a severe injury in his return against Max Holloway?
Is Dustin Poirier truly tempted by competition, or is his talk of a McGregor fight a calculated move to remain relevant?
Would a fourth fight settle their rivalry, or would it simply be a final, lucrative payday for two aging stars?