Colby Covington Blasts Dustin Poirier Over Insulting Conor McGregor After UFC 329 Injury

Dustin Poirier's insults aimed at Conor McGregor after UFC 329 disappointment criticized by former interim welterweight champion.

Colby Covington Blasts Dustin Poirier Over Insulting Conor McGregor After UFC 329 Injury

Colby Covington calls out Dustin Poirier once again (via MMA Mania, ESPN)

Dustin Poirier has faced many elite opponents throughout his UFC career, becoming one of the promotion’s most experienced veterans. However, his rivalry with Conor McGregor has remained one of his fiercest. This was clear when Poirier trolled McGregor after his UFC 329 return ended with an injury setback. However, his arch-rival, Colby Covington, criticized the Louisiana native for his comments.

Poirier and McGregor’s rivalry intensified over several years, becoming one of UFC’s biggest storylines. The tension reached its peak during the buildup to UFC 264, where McGregor repeatedly targeted Poirier with personal attacks. The Irishman also directed comments toward Poirier’s wife, adding further hostility before their trilogy fight. The bout ended after McGregor suffered a leg injury in the opening round.

However, McGregor’s return at UFC 329 generated major attention after his five-year absence from competition. The event broke the UFC live gate record, generating $26.5 million from 20,078 fans at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The strong figures highlighted McGregor’s continued ability to attract major interest. Covington recently praised his impact and status as one of UFC’s biggest stars.

McGregor, you know, he’s the biggest star the sport’s ever seen. He sold a lot of tickets. I think it was the highest gate the UFC has ever seen, so he boosted the economy for the UFC and for Vegas. So good on him for doing that. The excitement, the electricity that he brings to a UFC arena, that can’t be understated.

Colby Covington via MMA Fighting

Poirier has remained vocal about his dislike toward McGregor since their rivalry reached its most intense stage. McGregor recently returned after five years away from competition but suffered another setback at UFC 329. He faced a knee injury in the first round against Max Holloway, ending his comeback fight early. Following the incident, Covington spoke out against Poirier’s comments toward his longtime rival.

McGregor is still a first-ballot Hall of Famer and the biggest star the sport’s ever seen, so I’m not gonna kick him while he’s down. I’m not going to be like that fraud Dustin soy boy, Louisiana swamp trash Poirier. I’m not going to kick him while he’s down, especially a guy that made Dustin’s career. He was giving Dustin great advice. He said, ‘Bro, get this in control; otherwise, your life’s going to spiral out of control.’

Colby Covington via MMA Fighting

Covington and Poirier have traded shots for years, with their feud dating back to their time at American Top Team. Their relationship deteriorated after Covington left the gym, leading to repeated callouts and insults. Despite never fighting each other, the rivalry remains one of UFC’s longest-running feuds.

Most recently, Covington mocked Poirier following the Louisiana native’s recent arrest, adding another chapter to their feud. He also questioned Poirier’s legacy while taking fresh shots at his former American Top Team teammate. Their rivalry continues to remain one of UFC’s most personal feuds.

Most recently, Covington mocked Poirier after the former UFC lightweight was arrested at Atlanta airport on a misdemeanor public drunkenness charge. Poirier was removed from a flight after a confrontation and was later released that evening. ‘Chaos’ used the incident to question Poirier’s legacy in the sport.

Colby Covington has consistently respected Conor McGregor for his star power and legacy in MMA. That was a key reason behind his support following the UFC 329 injury. However, the controversial superstar has never missed a chance to call out Dustin Poirier, continuing their long-running feud.

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Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor initially shared a respectful rivalry inside the UFC. Ahead of UFC 257, McGregor publicly supported Poirier’s Louisiana Style Hot Sauce and backed his charitable efforts. Their relationship remained cordial before eventually turning hostile.

That respect disappeared during the buildup to UFC 264 as McGregor repeatedly targeted Poirier with personal insults. The hostility carried into their trilogy fight, where the former two divisional champion continued insulting the Louisiana native even after suffering the infamous first-round leg break.

Dustin Poirier trolls Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier trolls Conor McGregor (via MMA Fighting, BBC)

Poirier has remained dismissive of McGregor, repeatedly rejecting attempts to repair their relationship. He has consistently shut down the Irishman’s gestures to rekindle respect. Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad recently defended Poirier’s criticism of McGregor’s UFC 329 injury.

Conor is the first to attack somebody if something bad happens in a fight. If somebody gets knocked out, he’s going to laugh and tweet about it. So, you’ve got to be able to take it. He definitely understands that, and you can’t hate on guys like Dustin Poirier for laughing at him because Conor did the exact same thing to them.

Belal Muhammad via his YouTube channel

Muhammad has long been critical of McGregor, frequently calling out the controversies and legal issues surrounding the Irishman. He has repeatedly questioned McGregor’s conduct outside the Octagon over the years. His latest comments continued that stance while defending Poirier’s reaction to the UFC 329 injury.

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