Colby Covington has reopened his war of words with former training partner Dustin Poirier, taunting “The Diamond” ahead of next month’s UFC 257 main event against Conor McGregor. Poirier (26-6) rematches former two-weight champ McGregor (22-4) on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, but this time at lightweight after a first-round TKO defeat by the Irishman at featherweight in 2013. “All I gotta say guys is make sure you guys got the Kleenex ready at the press conference,” Covington said on Submission Radio. “Because you know Dustin Sore-ier is going to break down on the mic. “He’s gonna cry to the world, get everyone to feel sympathy and feel bad for him. He’s going to get sparked again in the first round because he’s completely washed up and has no chin any more and no heart. “It’s not going to be competitive. I think Conor’s just going to spark him in the first round.” Poirier broke down in tears in front of the media after falling short against lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0), tapping to a third-round choke at UFC 242 in September 2019. UFC: Covington says Masvidal is ‘running’ from him The American also hit out at his then-training partner Covington (16-2) for his treatment of Jorge Masvidal, calling him a sell-out , which prompted “Chaos” to mock Poirier’s emotional reaction to his loss – and created a very real possibility of a physical altercation at the American Top Team gym in Florida, until owner Dan Lambert stepped in. A truce was agreed, but Covington quickly broke it and apologised – only to then later leave ATT, saying he “felt bad” for putting Lambert in a “tough situation” by trashing teammates. Now, it’s clearly open season once again for Covington when it comes to Poirier. “Just get the Kleenex ready, cause Dustin’s gonna be crying up a storm at the press conference and get everybody to feel bad for him,” Covington added. “‘Wah-wah, feel bad for me, I didn’t accomplish my dream’. Yeah, because you’re a bitch. You didn’t work hard enough for it. “What is up with society these days? People think everybody should get a participation trophy. Dustin needs his safe space. Go to your safe space, Dustin.”