Conor McGregor's Next UFC Fight In The Works And Will Take Place In The Summer

Conor McGregor is set to fight Dustin Poirier in a blockbuster trilogy bout this summer, according to Dana White.

The UFC president says both McGregor and Poirier want the match and he's prepared to make it for this summer.

McGregor's UFC comeback ended in sensational fashion at UFC 257 as Poirier stopped the returning star in their non-title lightweight clash.

And, per White, he's "completely obsessed with the rematch" following his first knockout defeat of his professional MMA career.

Speaking to ESPN, he said: "Well, when you have two guys that are in their positions - Dustin is the No. 1 ranked guy in the world, you got Conor who is ranked No. 6, and they want the trilogy, you got to go with the trilogy.

"We're probably going to try to put that fight together this summer."

On the Irishman's mindset, White added: "100 percent [he wants the rematch].

"He's completely obsessed with the rematch now and wants the fight back."

Poirier has also been subjected to a call-out from Nate Diaz who wants to return to the famed Octagon against 'The Diamond'.

But it seems that the Stockton slugger will have to settle for another opponent with White targeting a third fight between McGregor and Poirier.

White also commented on the UFC lightweight title picture with champion Khabib Nurmagomedov still non-committal on his retirement stance.

The UFC boss plans to match up the top lightweight contenders against each other in an unofficial tournament.

"The fights that can be made to find out who becomes the next champion are unbelievable," he added.

"We're in for some incredible fights to find out which two of these guys from one to seven will square off to become the next world champion."

As for McGregor, he's already gearing himself up for his second fight of the year - taking to social media to show off his condition.

Will the 'Notorious' bounce back and defeat Poirier? Let us know what you think.

Topics: Conor Mcgregor, Dustin Poirier, UFC News, Fight News, UFC, MMA, Dana White

Nasir Jabbar

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