Dustin Poirier ’s charity goal for his UFC 264 trilogy bout with Conor McGregor is once again helping the Pygmies. Poirier (27-6 MMA, 19-5 UFC) and his charity, The Good Fight Foundation previously partnered with Justin Wren’s Fight for the Fogotten charity to help build water wells for a devastated orphanage in Uganda in the lead-up to his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in September 2019. Now they’re teaming back up, along with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, to take the next step for the community. For Poirier’s third and likely final encounter with McGregor in the UFC 264 headliner on July 10 in Las Vegas, the trio will work together to build housing and other community assets across 42 acres of land for the Pygmies by donating $50,000 each. Moreover, UFC commentator, comedian and noted podcast host Joe Rogan will contribute $100,000 the cause. Wren explained the specifics in the statement below (via Instagram ): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin “ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪɢ ᴘʏɢᴍʏ” Wren (@thebigpygmy) We are embarking on the biggest project we’ve ever attempted as we celebrate 10 years of existence with @fightfortheforgotten I’m so pumped for the momentum we have! Thank you to @mannypacquiao for stepping up and donating so big in $50,000! Thank you @dustinpoirier for matching that $50,000! Thank you @joerogan for reaching out and letting me know you are going to match that with $100,000 so we can keep going! 32 new homes are being built for 32 families who have never owned a home, and they are helping build them and learn that skill! Our first MEDICAL CLINIC and PHARMACY is being built.
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