Poirier: ‘Door Is Closed’ On Fourth McGregor Fight

Dustin Poirier is moving on.

After losing to Conor McGregor in their featherweight fight back in 2014, “The Diamond” ran it back with the power-punching Irishman nearly six years later at lightweight, avenging his loss by way of second-round knockout.

Their UFC 264 trilogy — also at lightweight — was supposed to settle their score once and for all; however, McGregor suffered a broken leg at the end of the opening frame, leading to whispers of a fourth and final fight.

In the street, if necessary.

“Me and Conor have a history,” Poirier said during his appearance at UFC 271. “Fighting him at 145 and bumping up, then bumping up, fighting him seven years later, beating him. Even that fight — I’m probably not going to fight Conor again. I don’t really want to fight Conor again. For me, that door is closed. The only reason I’d do it is for money. I beat him two times in a row. Can I best my two performances? Can I knock him out quicker? Can I 10-7 him? What can I do? I’ve done it. If I do it again, it’s just for money, right? So that’s a completely different thing.”

I guess Poirier no longer needs “10 times the amount of money to fight.”

After stopping McGregor at UFC 264, Poirier went on to challenge Charles Oliveira for the 155-pound title at UFC 269, losing by way of third-round submission. “The Diamond” is currently negotiating a comeback fight against longtime rival Nate Diaz, who is teasing retirement after one more MMA fight.

As for the still-recovering McGregor, there is currently no timeline for his Octagon return.