Former UFC double champion, Irish fighter Conor McGregor has praised the bout between American Dustin Poirier and Frenchman Benoit Saint Denis.
Poirier knocked out Saint-Denis in the second round at UFC 299 on March 10 in Miami, USA.
McGregor wrote on social media:
Conor McGregor
Great fight out of them French boys tonight! Toutes nos félicitations.
Poirier, 35, had his previous fight in July 2023 at UFC 291, losing to Justin Gaethje by knockout in the second round. He has 30 wins and eight losses on his record.
The 28-year-old Saint Denis previously stepped into the octagon in November 2023 at UFC 295, defeating Matt Frevola by first-round knockout. He has 13 wins and two losses on his record.
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