Conor McGregor of Ireland poses on the scale during the UFC 257 weigh-in. Handout Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Conor McGregor eyeing fight with Kamaru Usman: 'Am I to fight this guy at some stage?'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Apr 25, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Conor McGregor is set to meet with Dustin Poirier in July. However, it appears the former UFC two-division champion has his sights set on welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman.

McGregor called out Usman on Twitter just hours after his win against Jorge Masvidal at Saturday's UFC 261.

Usman even copying my shots now. Am I to fight this guy at some stage?
I think so. Can’t be copying my words and my shots and not get a smack for it. I like 170. It’s mine soon. pic.twitter.com/FEQgj9AsAy
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 25, 2021

This isn't the first time McGregor has expressed interest in fighting Usman. He did so in 2020 before his return against Donald Cerrone.

For now, though, McGregor will need to focus on Poirier before even thinking about Usman. In response to the Usman callout, Poirier took a shot at McGregor:

I'm going to beat your ass July 10th
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 25, 2021

Lets do it at 170lbs. 3 fights 3 different weight classes
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 25, 2021

Poirier took down McGregor in January with a second-round TKO in a rematch of their 2014 fight. McGregor previously defeated Poirier at UFC 178 with a first-round TKO.

Poirier, who is 27-6, will look to extend his winning streak to three in a row, while McGregor, who is 22-5, will look for his first win since January 2020.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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