Conor McGregor returns at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier in what is expected to be a pulsating lightweight clash. The January 23 main event will be a rematch between the two fighters, and McGregor is as focused and motivated as ever ahead of this important fight in the landscape of the lightweight title picture.

‘The Notorious’ dominated the previous fight with many fans believing that mind games were Poirier’s undoing.

McGregor has been very different in his approach this time. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘The Diamond’ have been co-operative with each other and there have been some charity donation talks involved too.

When asked what caused the change in approach, McGregor said, “Grown man talk, we’re grown men now, you know. So it, certainly, I’m enjoying it, I’m certainly very happy. I’m very, you know, when I see what Dustin has, has been dealing with his charity and, and his wife and himself, and, you know, the Good Fight Foundation, I’m very excited to be able to help with that. And there’s talk of them building a gym off the back of this fight. I’m very excited about that, you know, all the power to them, and this is what it should be about.”

Conor McGregor revealed that he is very happy to rematch Poirier

McGregor seems like a lot more matured and changed person at this moment. He revealed his intentions of giving it back to the world as he believes he is lucky to be in the position he is in today.

The former two-division champion also expressed his pleasure to share the Octagon with a graceful fighter like Dustin Poirier yet again. “I’ve been blessed in this position that I am in. I’m going to continue to give back and I’m very, very happy to share the octagon with Dustin, who was also of the same mindset, you know, so it’s going to be a good bout. Similar with Donald, there will be blood spilled, but it will not be bad blood,” added ‘The Notorious’.

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