Dustin Poirier Rejects Fourth Fight with Conor McGregor, Focuses on UFC Title
Poirier dismisses potential rematch despite lucrative offer, eyes championship bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
- Dustin Poirier declines a $5 million payday for a fourth fight with Conor McGregor, citing no interest in revisiting their rivalry.
- Poirier states his sole focus is on winning the UFC lightweight championship, a title that has eluded him for years.
- Poirier and McGregor have fought three times, with Poirier leading 2-1 after their last bout ended with McGregor's injury.
- McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 after nearly three years of inactivity.
- Poirier aims to secure the lightweight title by defeating reigning champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1.