Poirier defeated Conor McGregor in their rematch at UFC 257, doing so with a second-round knockout. The first time they fought, in 2014, McGregor needed less than two minutes to finish the fight after sending Poirier to the canvas.
Helwani, one of the most trusted journalists covering UFC and MMA, told Daniel Cormier on Monday’s episode of “DC & Helwani” podcast that the promotion is inclined to make the third fight between the two lightweight contenders happen.
While Poirier cemented his path to dispute the belt, many fans might be opposed to the idea that Conor McGregor should have the chance to capture the lightweight gold. However, it would not be the first time if the UFC choose a fighter coming from a defeat to contest a title fight.
Who else could fight Dustin Poirier for the title if not Conor McGregor?
Both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have hinted that they would be open to completing the fight trilogy. While Conor McGregor has claimed the fight since day one after UFC 257, Poirier considered various possibilities before suggesting that he was open to fighting the Irishman again.
Meanwhile, UFC newcomer Michael Chandler and veteran Charles Oliveira were the two most prominent names asking for the title shot.
Oliveira has won his last eight fights in the promotion and is considered by many MMA fans and analysts - Ariel Helwani included - as the legitimate contender for the lightweight title fight.
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