Dustin Poirier recently shared his perspective on Conor McGregor’s response to his intense bout with Benoit Saint-Denis over the past weekend.
On Saturday evening, Poirier and Saint-Denis engaged in a fierce showdown in the lightweight division. The electrifying contest culminated in ‘The Diamond’ securing a decisive victory with a powerful second-round knockout. This triumph served as a poignant reminder of Poirier’s caliber as he continues to pursue another shot at the title.
In the aftermath of his victory, Conor McGregor extended his congratulations to both Poirier and Saint-Denis via a tweet.
"He felt that right hook, too."
Dustin Poirier's responds to Conor McGregor's reaction to his #UFC299 knockout. 😬 pic.twitter.com/TQ1l0IbHJl
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“Great fight out of them French boys tonight! Toutes nos felicitations @DustinPoirier @BenoitSt_Denis @EmmanuelMacron.”
During the post-fight press conference, Poirier was prompted to address McGregor’s tweet and his own connections to French culture.
“He felt that right hook, too,” Poirier remarked with a hint of jest.
Poirier elaborated on his ties to the French community, citing the prevalence of French and Acadian heritage in his hometown of Lafayette. He noted that his father is fluent in French and explained the historical background of French-Canadian Cajuns relocating to Louisiana.
When specifically asked about McGregor’s tweet, Poirier responded assertively, suggesting that McGregor was not immune to feeling the impact of his punches.
“Yeah? Well, he felt that right hook too.”
While the prospect of a fourth encounter between Poirier and McGregor may seem uncertain, it remains a tantalizing notion that could potentially lure McGregor back into the octagon sooner rather than later. Despite Poirier’s focus on pursuing the lightweight championship, the unresolved nature of their rivalry leaves room for speculation about future matchups.
