Morning Report: Dustin Poirier would return for another Conor McGregor fight ‘if it was realistic’

Dustin Poirier has left the door open for a fourth fight with Conor McGregor, despite retiring from the UFC in 2025. "The Diamond" stepped away from competition following a fan-friendly bout against Max Holloway, a decision he has stood by despite frequently expressing how much he misses fighting. However, when asked about the possibility of facing McGregor again, Poirier acknowledged he would seriously consider a comeback if circumstances aligned. Speaking on the Weighing In podcast, Poirier suggested he would re-enter the drug-testing protocol, obtain his fighting license, and return to competition if the UFC extended an offer for a fourth McGregor matchup. McGregor himself is preparing for a long-awaited return after five years away from the octagon, fueling renewed speculation about potential opponents. The Poirier-McGregor trilogy already stands as one of MMA's most storied rivalries, with the fighters splitting their previous encounters. While Poirier appears content in retirement and genuinely satisfied with his legacy, the prospect of a lucrative fourth meeting with McGregor represents compelling enough incentive to potentially reverse his decision to hang up his gloves.