Updated: Joseph Duffy has confirmed he will be headlining at UFC Dublin
After Joseph Duffy's impressive victory against Ivan Jorge at UFC Fight Night Glasgow, the UFC is all aboard the Donegal man's hype train.
He's in the capital today to make numerous media appearances with the speculation being that a headline bout for Fight Night Dublin involving the 27-year-old will be announced.
Just arrived in Dublin for some media tomorrow with @GrahamBoylan #UFC
— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) July 28, 2015
The rumoured opponent for Duffy on October 24th is Dustin Poirier - the man who Conor McGregor defeated at UFC 178 last year.
Since that fight against the now interim featherweight title holder, Poirier has moved up to lightweight and is now ranked at number 14 in division following two consecutive victories.
Asked by a fan on Twitter last night if he is going to be on the card, the American responded pretty favourably.
@LorcanaltyMMA maybe!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 29, 2015
Also on the Dublin card is going to be Cathal Pendred.
Tweeted by fellow welterweight Tim Means about a possible match up in Dublin, Pendred said that he already has an opponent.
.@MeansTim I would've loved that, but I'm already matched up. Sorry!
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 28, 2015
Whether Duffy vs Poirier would be the main event is uncertain.
A likely scenario would appear to be Duffy vs Poirier as co-main with SBG fighter Gunnar Nelson as the headliner.
