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Watch Conor McGregor And Dustin Poirier's First Fight In 2014 Ahead Of UFC 257 Rematch

Watch Conor McGregor And Dustin Poirier's First Fight In 2014 Ahead Of UFC 257 Rematch

McGregor and Poirier run it back at UFC 257.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Relive the classic first encounter between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ahead of their highly-anticipated rematch.

McGregor and Poirier will collide for a second time next weekend when they clash on 'Fight Island' in the main-event of UFC 257.

But before the pair of UFC stars trade blows in the Octagon, re-watch their 2014 meeting on a night that the Irishman announced himself to the MMA world.

Over six years on, McGregor and Poirier meet again in a bout which holds huge significance for the UFC lightweight division.

The winner could potentially face UFC lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov or face the highest ranked fighter for the vacant championship if the Russian does indeed stay retired.

Speaking about McGregor vs. Poirier 2, Dana White said: "If Khabib does retire, then whoever the highest ranked guy is at the time will end up facing Conor if Conor beats Poirier and would end up fighting for the title, I'm sure.

"As a promoter, you always want the best guys in the world. But when a guy wants to retire, he probably should."

The UFC president added: "But the difference with a guy like Khabib is that he's been through so much and losing his dad is such a major blow to him.

"It was something that they did together and his dad wanted him to hit 30-0. But as a fight fan, I want Khabib to fight 10 more."

The lightweight showdown between McGregor and Poirier headlines UFC 257 on January 23. Here is how to watch it in the UK and Ireland.

Featured Image Credit: UFC

Topics: Conor Mcgregor, Dustin Poirier, UFC News, Fight News, UFC 257, UFC