After weeks of going back and forth with UFC, MMA star Conor McGregor finally agreed to a fight with Dustin Poirier.

McGregor announced the news on his social media revealing that the fight is set to occur on January 23rd. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion added that he would like the fight to take place at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.

McGregor previously rejected the opportunity to fight Poirier within UFC, instead attempting to set up a charity exhibition match with the 31-year-old American in early September.

He recently became more open to the idea of returning to UFC but claimed he would only say yes if the event takes place by the end of 2020. UFC, on the other hand, wanted the fight in early 2021 and kept their stance despite McGregor’s ultimatum.

Faced with the possibility of missing out on a lucrative opportunity, the 32-year-old Irish fighter eventually caved.

“We didn’t have a date this year. We have everything laid out for this year, with world champions fighting for titles,” said UFC President Dana White when asked about McGregor’s request.  “He’s been offered Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23. It’s a yes or no answer.”

Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in UFC since January when he won the bout against Donald Cerrone via TKO. Poirier, on the other hand, defeated Dan Hooker via unanimous decision back in June.

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After weeks of going back and forth with UFC, MMA star Conor McGregor finally agreed to a fight with Dustin Poirier.

McGregor announced the news on his social media revealing that the fight is set to occur on January 23rd. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion added that he would like the fight to take place at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.

McGregor previously rejected the opportunity to fight Poirier within UFC, instead attempting to set up a charity exhibition match with the 31-year-old American in early September.

He recently became more open to the idea of returning to UFC but claimed he would only say yes if the event takes place by the end of 2020. UFC, on the other hand, wanted the fight in early 2021 and kept their stance despite McGregor’s ultimatum.

Faced with the possibility of missing out on a lucrative opportunity, the 32-year-old Irish fighter eventually caved.

“We didn’t have a date this year. We have everything laid out for this year, with world champions fighting for titles,” said UFC President Dana White when asked about McGregor’s request.  “He’s been offered Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23. It’s a yes or no answer.”

Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in UFC since January when he won the bout against Donald Cerrone via TKO. Poirier, on the other hand, defeated Dan Hooker via unanimous decision back in June.

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