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Welcome to Midnight Mania!<\/p>\n

Following a disappointing loss in his UFC 242 title bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dustin Poirier’s path forward did not immediately appear clear<\/a>, as the top contender even briefly mentioned retirement. However, given just a few days to reflect, Poirier seems ready to get back on the horse, tweeting earlier today that a rematch with Conor McGregor<\/a> would make sense for both men.<\/p>\n

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I think me and Conor running it back makes a lot of sense at this point.<\/p>\n

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 10, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

To put it simply, Poirier is correct! “The Diamond” deserves a top contender following his loss, and McGregor has to jump back in with a top-ranked Lightweight before talks of rematching Nurmagomedov in Moscow<\/a> make any sense at all. Given the history between the two, and their diverging career paths, it would be a very interesting bout that could produce a significant victory for either athlete.<\/p>\n

McGregor, however, did not jump at the offer, instead taking to Twitter to belittle Poirier and talk about their first bout.<\/p>\n

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I fed you to the canvas in 90 seconds bro.
You should have spoke my name with a bit more respect in that build up. “McGregor’s not next”
Motherfucker, it’s McGregor always!
McGregor is the goal! Always!
Say that now and I’ll think about it.#GoneIn90seconds<\/a> #NicCage<\/a> #AJolie<\/a><\/p>\n

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 10, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

It’s decent trash talk, but at this point, doesn’t it feel a bit forced? Poirier’s interest in a rematch was expressed in a matter-of-fact manner and without disrespect, but McGregor still took it as an opportunity to remind the world of his five-year-old accomplishment. No one is arguing that McGregor is no longer a star or dangerous top fighter, but talking about old victories is only interesting for so long.<\/p>\n

McGregor has to make the walk again at some point soon, and Poirier is a reasonable opponent.<\/p>\n

Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I hope everyone is appropriately excited for this weekend’s main event.<\/p>\n

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Cerrone has “F–k You” kicks.<\/p>\n

Gaethje has “F–k You and your whole family” kicks.#UFCVancouver<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NPko2eoSRm<\/a><\/p>\n

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 9, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n