Former UFC interim light-weight champion Dustin Poirier could possibly be returning at a sure historic occasion in April.
‘The Diamond’ has been out of motion since his rematch with Justin Gaethje in July. 5 years after Dustin Poirier scored a knockout win over ‘The Spotlight’, they competed for BMF gold. Nonetheless, the hammer turned the nail within the light-weight’s rematch earlier this 12 months.
In the principle occasion of UFC 291 in July, Dustin Poirier suffered a second-round knockout loss. The defeat was a devastating one, contemplating his title hopes. Whereas he later provided to step in on brief discover to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 final month, that failed to return to fruition.
That being stated, plainly Dustin Poirier received’t be out of motion for lengthy. On X earlier right now, the previous interim light-weight champion hinted at a possible UFC 300 return. As of now, the historic occasion is predicted to go down subsequent April in Las Vegas.
“Engaged on one thing #300” – Poirier wrote on social media earlier right now teasing a return.
As of now, Dustin Poirier hasn’t been linked to any potential returning opponents. Nonetheless, he did present curiosity in a trilogy with Justin Gaethje final month. Though, that bout with ‘The Spotlight’ appears off the desk for the second, as a result of latter’s curiosity in Islam Makhachev.
Nonetheless, Dustin Poirier has been extra lately linked to Conor McGregor. Whereas ‘The Infamous’ is meant to face Michael Chandler in his return subsequent 12 months, that bout has no combat date. In the meantime, Poirier and McGregor have shown interest in a potential fourth fight in opposition to each other as lately as this week.
What do you make of those feedback from Dustin Poirier? Who do you wish to see ‘The Diamond’ combat at UFC 300 subsequent April?
