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Dustin Poirier had some harsh words for his longtime rival Conor McGregor.
Over the weekend, McGregor made his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he faced off against Max Holloway.
Unfortunately, McGregor injured his leg after throwing a leg kick early in the first round and was unable to continue fighting.
RIGHT ON THE FIRST KICK 😳
Max Holloway gets his hand raised tonight!
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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) July 12, 2026
On Monday, McGregor’s former nemesis, Poirier, didn’t hesitate to take shots at his rival.
“That injury couldn’t have happened to a better guy. This guy’s a dirtbag”
Dustin Poirier just took a shot at Conor McGregor after his loss 😬
“That injury couldn’t have happened to a better guy. This guy’s a dirtbag.” pic.twitter.com/MIio1M2gqX
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 13, 2026
The retired Poirier says he’s willing to come back to fight McGregor.
“Whenever he is healed up, hit me up Conor I’ll come back and whip you again. I’d come back to whip him again. At 170.”
Dustin Poirier called out Conor McGregor to another fight 👀
“Whenever he’s healed up, hit me up Conor. I’ll come back and whoop you again… I’d love to slap him.” https://t.co/h2XSPyxnPL pic.twitter.com/ngLTTL6WUs
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 13, 2026
As of now, it’s unclear when McGregor will be able to return to the Octagon.
In an Instagram post, McGregor revealed that he needed surgery, but planned to come back and fight out the last fight on his contract.
“Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Please God! I trust in You Lord! Show me Your way. Thank You God.”