The Irishman took to Twitter (inset) to hit back. The Irishman suffered the first stoppage loss of his career against 'Diamond' last month in the main event of UFC 257 on Fight Island. Conor McGregor has revealed that his partner Dee Devlin is expecting a baby boy. After coming out second-best in his return to the UFC octagon against Dustin Poirier last month, McGregor is yet to make a decision on his next move - and Foreman suggests he switches to boxing. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the plan is for Conor McGregor to rematch Dustin Poirier in July in Las Vegas. 'Notorious' was expected to brush his rival aside on his return to UFC and put himself in contention for a lucrative fight against the legendary Filipino boxer, but was brought crashing down to reality. The 24-year-old has responded to Dana White's $1million bet that the YouTuber will lose to Ben Askren next month - by doubling the stakes and challenging the UFC supremo to a fight. The Stockton fighter claims 'Diamond' must fight someone other than Conor McGregor as the Irishman does not deserve an immediate trilogy scrap having been knocked out at UFC 257 last month. Latest on Conor McGregor including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN McGregor and Poirier make weight ahead of UFC 257, McGregor and Poirier face off ahead of UFC 257 – follow live, McGregor and Poirier face off in UFC257 press conference - follow live, UFC’s Hooker on Chandler: ‘Just say you’re gonna smash my face in’, McGregor hits out at Poirier’s team ahead of rematch at UFC 257, How can Poirier beat McGregor? He earned this record by knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds to with the UFC featherweight title. Conor McGregor is looking back to his UFC debut to move forward after revealing a key change to his preparations for his trilogy with Dustin Poirier. He’s also recently been in the news for his professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather.In 2019, Conor McGregor’s net wor… Conor McGregor was knocked out in the second round of his UFC return in Abu Dhabi. A BMF rematch with Jorge Masvidal, cash-grab trilogy against Conor McGregor or decision to swim with the sharks at lightweight... who could Nate Diaz fight next as he talks up UFC return to action? The Irishman posted a clip of him grinning and seems to have found time in his training schedule to have had the dental work done. Dustin Poirier (top right) and Michael Chandler (bottom right) put themselves in strong positions to fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov's (left) title after his shock retirement. The Irishman is a man who has transcended his sport and then branched out to many different avenues. Khabib Nurmagomedov's (left) retirement has reignited the age-old debate, with Jon Jones (right) taking to Instagram to mock the undefeated Dagestani's record last week. There remains no more lucrative a contest than facing Conor McGregor. 8 years ago today, Conor McGregor made his UFC debut MMA Sucka 03:08 7-Apr-21. Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement is official and the will-he won't-he talk of a comeback can be put to bed. Back on April 6, 2016, McGregor stepped into the famous octagon for the first time and stopped Marcus Brimage in the first round. UFC's president White has been hugely skeptical of Paul's abilities as a fighter and the pair have been involved in a back-and-forth feud for months, with the former continuing it by slamming him again. McGregor, who suffered a TKO defeat by Poirier last month, previously talked up the chances of a trilogy bout at 155-pounds against Diaz having faced the American in the first two contests at 170. Nate Diaz wants Poirier or Oliveira next - but wont cut down to 155, Conor McGregor is fed a slice of golden steak by Salt Bae in Dubai, Diaz blasts McGregor for 'STILL making same mistakes he always has', UFC 'heading in the direction' of McGregor vs Poirier III, Khabib reveals new meeting with White but says 'division must go on', Conor McGregor would be a 'very dangerous' opponent for Jake Paul, McGregor MUST change style if he takes Poirier fight, says team-mate, Cejudo: Conor will keep suffering calf kick misery without evolving, McGregor admits he 'deserved to have legs kicked off' in Poirer loss, Dustin Poirier talks up huge trilogy showdown against Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz hints he'll stay at 170lbs in blow to McGregor and Poirier, Fury agrees McGregor lost to Poirer from inactivity, UFC star Gaethje slams Dana White for handling of lightweight elite, Dustin Poirier says McGregor 'has not reached out about trilogy bout', Conor McGregor's plan to fight Manny Pacquiao in further doubt, Petr Yan says McGregor looked 'fat and old' against Dustin Poirier, Dustin Poirier to auction off kit from UFC 257 win over Conor McGregor, Poirier's wife Jolie visited McGregor in his dressing room after loss. Image Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports. The UFC star, 32, said on social media today that the new arrival is due in a "few weeks". Conor McGregor made the most of his time abroad with his 'crew' as they posed up-close with a sea lion in Dubai on Monday. Conor McGregor punches Dustin Poirier in a lightweight fight during UFC 257 inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island. The pair are currently tied at 1-1. USA TODAY Ex-UFC star Conor McGregor was taken into police custody Thursday on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for alleged attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure, according to … Khabib Nurmagomedov's shock retirement last year signalled not only the end of one of the most dominant eras of any UFC fighter, but also left one of the most decorated MMA gyms without a champion. Nate Diaz claims the 'stars have aligned' for him to face Dustin Poirier and would also fight 'the guy' Charles Oliveira next... but he will refuse to drop down to lightweight, Conor McGregor looks delighted as he's fed a slice of golden steak by Salt Bae during a fun night out at the chef's restaurant in Dubai, Nate Diaz blasts Conor McGregor for 'STILL making the same mistakes he always has' and claims Irishman fails to understanding his blueprint that Floyd Mayweather, Khabib and Dustin Poirier used to beat him, Conor McGregor could be handed a shot at revenge against Dustin Poirier with trilogy fight on the cards after Irishman suffered first stoppage defeat of his career at UFC 257, Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals 'new meeting with Dana White later this month'... but retired UFC star insists 'the division must go on' and argues Dustin Poirier should be champion, Conor McGregor would be a 'very dangerous' opponent for Jake Paul if YouTube sensation continues to goad the Notorious, but Irishman's team-mate insists that a boxing match will never take place between the pair, Conor McGregor warned that he MUST change his style if he takes trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier next as team-mate says boxing stance limited the sharpness of the Notorious' shots in UFC 257 defeat, Conor McGregor will continue to suffer if he 'keeps pressing from the karate stance and fails to improve distance control', warns former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo, Conor McGregor admits he 'deserved to have his legs kicked off' and boxed too much - but claims to have felt better than ever - as he gives a blow-by-blow breakdown of stunning Dustin Poirier loss, 'You know we are going to do it for a third time': Dustin Poirier talks up huge trilogy showdown against Conor McGregor and reiterates desire to settle the score with Irishman, Nate Diaz deals blow to Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier by declaring himself a 'soldier at 170lbs' and hinting he will stay at welterweight instead of cutting down, Tyson Fury says Conor McGregor is 'bang on' with claim that he suffered Dustin Poirier KO defeat due to lack of time in the octagon as heavyweight star insists 'inactivity kills the cat', 'He f***ed Tony and Dustin': UFC star Justin Gaethje slams Dana White for unfair handling of lightweight division by backing Michael Chandler over Poirier and Ferguson in wake of Khabib Nurmegomedov's retirement, Dustin Poirier insists neither UFC chiefs or Conor McGregor's team 'have reached out to him about trilogy bout' despite Irishman publicly pushing for third fight to take place as soon as May after Fight Island defeat, Conor McGregor's plan to fight Manny Pacquiao thrown into further doubt as boxer criticises him for 'underestimating' Dustin Poirier in build-up to shock KO defeat at UFC 257, Conor McGregor looked 'fat and old' during his shock defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, says bantamweight champion Petr Yan, Dustin Poirier puts his fight night gear from stunning UFC 257 victory over Conor McGregor up for auction, Dustin Poirier's wife Jolie immediately visited Conor McGregor in his dressing room after UFC 257 defeat as new behind-the-scenes footage shows her thanking the Notorious for his huge $500k donation to their 'Good Fight Foundation' charity. 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