Dustin Poirier hands Conor McGregor gift in final face off before UFC 257 clash

Dustin Poirier handed Conor McGregor a special gift during their final face off ahead of UFC 257.

The Notorious is looking to beat his opponent for the second time as he returns to the Octagon after 12 months out.

While McGregor stood by his prediction of a “60-second knock out”, the American promised to bring the “hot sauce” from home state Louisiana.

And the 32-year-old made sure he delivered on that promise with a special gift.

After the Irishman weighed in at the 155lb limit and Poirier tipping the scales a pound over – within UFC’s limits – the pair came face-to-face for the final time before the fight.

They put on a show after shaking hands as The Notorious showed off his flexibility and The Diamond held up his fists.

Just before McGregor was about to leave the stage, Poirier pulled a bottle of hot sauce out of his pocket.

With McGregor left in stitches, the 32-year-old put his arm around his UFC 257 opponent for a photo as they both held their arms up.

Speaking in a quick interview after the face off about the bottle, the Irishman said: “It’s great to be back here.

“I’m delighted I got the Louisiana hot sauce. I look forward to bringing the hot sauce and the fire tomorrow.

“Let’s go! You’re in for a treat tomorrow night.”

And Poirier responded in a strong message of his own, with: “My whole career has aligned me for tomorrow night.

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    McGregor’s bout against the American will be his first since the 40-second win over Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas last year.

    But it is also more than six years since he took on Poirier at UFC 178, winning by TKO after just two rounds.

    The face-off gave The Notorious’ opponent a chance to show off his 27 tattoos, which all have a special meaning.

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