"Real af lmao"- Fans react to Dustin Poirier comparing rivalry with Conor McGregor to famous 'Family Guy' gag about Peter Griffin and Giant Chicken

Dustin Poirier recently likened his long-standing feud with Conor McGregor to a storyline from the popular animated sitcom 'Family Guy'. Both UFC superstars crossed paths last weekend at an event in Las Vegas, coming just moments away from a potential altercation.

During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Poirier was asked what might have happened if he and McGregor had come face to face, as they were just within arm’s reach of each other. 'The Diamond' humorously compared the situation to the infamous clash between 'Family Guy' protagonist Peter Griffin and Ernie the Giant Chicken:

"I don't know, bro, we just have such a long history. He said some foul things. You ever watch 'Family Guy'? You know, when Peter and the chicken run into each other, they go on this crazy fight. They're falling down hills, fighting for an hour—that's what would have happened."

Check out Dustin Poirier's comments below (15:35):

Fans responded to Poirier's 'Family Guy' reference with an array of reactions, many celebrating how perfectly it encapsulates the dynamic of his conflict with McGregor.

One fan wrote:

"This is the funniest comparison— I am now an even bigger Dustin fan."

Another wrote:

"Real af lmao."

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Poirier and McGregor have been embroiled in a fierce animosity that has culminated in a trilogy of fights over nearly a decade. Their rivalry began with their initial clash at UFC 178 in September 2014, where 'The Notorious' delivered a knockout to Poirier. However, 'The Diamond' emerged victorious in their two rematches at UFC 257 and UFC 264 in 2021.

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Dustin Poirier reflects on Conor McGregor's potential fight with Dan Hooker

Conor McGregor has been inactive for over three years following the leg injury he sustained during his bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. However, 'The Notorious' recently suggested that his return to the octagon might be a matchup against Dan Hooker on Feb. 1 in Saudi Arabia.

During the same interview with Ariel Helwani, Poirier was prompted to offer his insights on the potential matchup between McGregor and Hooker. He replied:

"That's a fun fight, man. Either guy [wins]. I think whoever lands the biggest, clean shot first wins."

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